Canon has brought back their very popular CarePAK PLUS promotion. They’ve added the EOS R, as well as two RF lenses to the list of eligible products!
From October 21st 2018 through January 5th, 2019, when you purchase selected Canon bodies or lenses, brand new from a Canon USA authorized dealer, you receive a free “CarePAK PLUS“, an extended 13-month warranty covering accidental damage from drops or spills. You can read more about this great offering from Canon.
As our street prices come from Canon USA authorized dealers (except where explicitly indicated), they are eligible for this extended warranty. You can optionally extend your CarePAK Plus coverage to 49 months by purchasing an additional 3-year CarePAK plus warranty. Please fill out the street price contact form for more details.
Full-Frame Mirrorless (RF)
- EOS R: current street price of ????
- EOS R with RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM Kit: current street price of ????
- RF 28-70mm F2 L USM: current MAP price of $2999
- RF 50mm F1.2 L USM: current MAP price of $2299
Cameras
- EOS-1D X Mark II: current street price of ????
- EOS 5D Mark IV: current street price of $2799
- EOS 6D Mark II: current street price of $1499
- EOS 5Ds: current MAP price of $3499
- EOS 5Ds R: current MAP price of $3699
- EOS 7D Mark II: current street price of $1349
- EOS 6D: current MAP price of $999
- EOS 80D: current street price of $929
- EOS 77D: current street price of $735
Lenses
- EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II: current street price of $1849
- EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM: current street price of $769
- EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM: current street price of $1799
- EF 17-40mm f/4L USM: current street price of $699
- EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM: current street price of $1599
- EF 50mm f/1.2L USM: current street price of $1249
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II: current street price of $1679
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM: current street price of $1999
- EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM: current street price of $1699
- EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM: current street price of $1499
Just posted this on CannonRumors site:
I’ve been a loyal Canon USA supporter for 30 years (still have my 1988 EOS 650). My first day order arrived October 11th and I am happy!
Canon USA has a new program for free CarePAK Plus for EOS R buyers after October 21st…
Sorry early adopters. You are screwed out of the $200.99 promotion! No “thank you” coming from Canon USA.
So I thought that being so loyal, and a member of CPS, I might appeal to their kind hearts. So I asked:
“RE: FREE CarePAK PLUS (13-Month) Extended Service Plan
With 30 years of Canon EOS ownership and a happy CPS member, Canon should consider extending this free CarePAK PLUS to all buyers of the EOS R system. Mine finally arrived October 11th — a mere ten days before this program became effective. Is there someone with whom I could discuss this or will Canon Marketing appreciate first day order supporters? ”
I received a very nice reply that, unfortunately, left me still with a sour taste:
“I spoke to Supervisor in the Sales Department regarding your request. I regret an exception can not be applied for this promotion. I realize this is disappointing.
If you wish to purchase a CarePAK PLUS for your EOS R, please visit the Service Plan website at:
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/carepak-plus”
I have politely replied “I guess that early adopters get penalized $200.99 for having such great confidence to pre-order before the reviews are published.”
Your thoughts? Is there someone to whom we could share our feelings?
I got mixed thoughts on this. First one being this promo wasn’t running when you bought your camera, so I don’t feel like they are in the wrong. Second one being they probably knew well ahead of time this promo would come out just after the release of the EOS R and knew they were basically punishing the pre-order peeps. Canon really doesn’t think they are in jeapardy of losing that market share, and don’t realize that old school attitude is going to give people even more reason to jump ship. Did you get it from Canon or someone else? Maybe you can return it and buy it again? Is it worth that to you? Maybe if you get the word out to other early adopters to complain to Canon they will extend it to you guys.
That’s about all I can think of.
Most retailers (but not all) will be able to help you out if you ask them. As long as you’re within the return period, they can typically ‘return and rebuy’ your previous purchase (without you needing to ship the item back), and you will have a new receipt with the eligible date. This also works for mail-in rebates or other time-limited promotions.
Thank you! My dealer has been great to me over the years, I shall call them today…