Recent Refurbished Purchases (Live)

Street Price Special: 5D Mark III + BG-E11 $2799, +24-105mm $3399

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This street price special is back and even better: a EOS 5D Mark III + a genuine Canon BG-E11 battery grip for only $2799 (after all applicable rebates), from an authorized dealer with full 1-year Canon USA warranty. No tax to all states, and free standard shipping.

There is also a similar deal on the EOS 5D Mark III + 24-105mm f/4L IS with Canon BG-E11 battery grip for only $3399 (after all applicable rebates).

The grip deal is very hot, because it’s only $100 more than the already fantastic $2699 body-only street price (after the $200 MIR). The BG-E11 battery grip goes for $275 at other authorized dealers.

If you are interested you can fill out the 5D Mark III street price contact form, or the EOS 5D Mark III + 24-105mm f/4L IS street price contact form, depending on which you’re interested in. Please note in the comments that you’re interested in the grip deal.


New Rebates Starting Sunday include “Huge Rebate” on EOS-1D X

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One of our reliable sources read our prediction post and let us know that a new mail-in rebate period is indeed starting on Sunday, October 26th, and it includes a “huge rebate” on the EOS-1D X. The street price from authorized dealers is currently $6099 vs. a MAP of $6799, and we’re looking forward to seeing how big this rebate is. This is the first time we’ve seen a significant discount on a 1-series body.

We’re also told that the rebate list is “much broader” with more lenses, and in some cases, increased lens rebate amounts. We’ll post more once we can get a hold of the rebate list and amounts. Please contact us if you have any info.


CanonPriceWatch’s Holiday Predictions, Part 1: Authorized Dealers

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Holidays are quickly approaching, and the most commonly asked question is: what will the prices be? We’re going to be writing a series of posts over the coming weeks with some Canon Holiday price predictions. In this first post, we’ll tackle some predictions on authorized dealer pricing. In future posts, we’ll write about predictions on import prices from unauthorized dealers, and also on refurbished prices. (If you still are confused about the differences, please read our article on the topic.)

Please take our predictions with a grain of salt. These are predictions only, and there are many factors that can cause the landscape to change over the next months (Canon itself is the major factor, and there are many factors outside of Canon’s control).

Continue reading to see our four price predictions regarding authorized dealers.

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Hot: EOS 6D + 24-105mm f/4L IS for $1849 (Import) BigValueInc eBay

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EOS 6D with 24-105mm f/4L Kit Digital SLR Camera
EOS 6D with 24-105mm f/4L Kit Digital SLR Camera
$1817.58
Deal Expired

Today’s eBay Daily Deal is from BigValueInc via eBay. They have the Canon EOS 6D with 24-105mm Kit for $1849.99. This ties for the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this kit brand new.

A white-box 24-105mm typically goes for $600, so this is like getting a EOS 6D for only $1249 — an fantastic price.

BigValueInc is a reputable unauthorized dealer who has been a source of reliable deals over the last few years. They have a 98.9% feedback score on high-value Canon items.

This is an import version (physically identical to the US model, but not intended for the US market). A Canon USA warranty is not guaranteed, so the store provides a warranty instead. After one year, your kit becomes the same as every other Canon USA warranty kit: if you need service you will need to pay Canon for it (and Canon will gladly service an grey/import model if you pay for service). Compare with our street price of $2039 AR from an authorized dealer. Transactions on eBay have been generally safe as you can rely on eBay Protection, PayPal Protection, and credit card protection.


7D Mark II: Last Call for 24-70mm f/4L IS Bundle, Approx. $2080

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EOS 7D Mark II + EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Bundle
EOS 7D Mark II + EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Bundle
$2095.00
Deal Expired

Many camera stores (including B&H) now show the 7D Mark II as shipping on October 30th. The stores from Canada are no exception, they’ve also announced the same ship date.

The ship date is nearing, and this also means a last call for a great pre-order bundle deal. Camera Canada, a reputable Canadian authorized Canon dealer, has the EOS 7D Mark II and EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM for $2298 Canadian Dollars + $29 shipping (approximately $2080.00 US dollars, given current exchange rates).

In order to get this deal shipped on the first day (October 30th), it must be ordered by end of day Tuesday (October 21st). You can still order this bundle up to October 29th but it will not ship in the first allocation. It appears that you no longer need a Canadian address to order this deal.

The US dollar continues to strengthen against the Canadian dollar, making this an even better deal. It is like getting the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM for only $280 on top of the price of a 7D Mark II.

Our readers report paying no tax, duty, or other custom fees when purchasing from Camera Canada. Click here to check out the deal at Camera Canada. Please note the official price is $2298 Canadian dollars + shipping. We can’t predict where exchange rates will be on October 30th, as you aren’t billed until the item ships, but at today’s rates it is $2080 USD. Our readers report that Camera Canada has been open to billing in US dollars at the prevailing exchange rate, so you can ask them about this in a week when they are ready to ship the order.

We can also now report that the confusing form with a Canadian address requirement (that was the subject of much consternation) appears to be no longer required to place this bundle order. That is great news!


Refurbished EF-S 55-250mm IS II for $99 and Other Refurb Price Drops

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The Canon Direct Store started a refurbished sale: they have the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II refurbished for $99.99 (50%-off), free shipping.

They also kicked off a sale: 20%-off most bodies (except the EOS 6D and 5D Mark III). The refurbished EOS 70D is $767.36, but of course savvy readers will instead go for the brand new EOS 70D + printer bundle at Adorama for $799 AR.

They are also offering 30%-off the refurbished EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, it is now $643.44, but again, savvy readers should instead consider a brand new copy through our street price for $659.

You can check out our refurb stock tracker to see the select bodies and lenses that went on sale (look for the green-background entries).


Street Price is Open Again! Stores Start Shipping on Monday

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The camera store closings are almost behind us, and street price orders will begin shipping again on Monday. Thanks for your patience during this closure, and as we work through the backlog! Please note the current Canon mail-in rebate ends on October 25th. We’ll be watching closely for any info on a future Canon rebate.

If you’re new to street prices, here is the quick recap: authorized Canon dealers are no longer permitted to advertise low prices. We help connect you to authorized dealers who are willing to sell for a great price — brand new Canon items with a full Canon USA warranty, free shipping and no tax (in most cases). Read our FAQ, read our testimonials, or browse the great street price list for more details.

Some of the most popular street price deals are: