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eBay Frenzy: 5D Mark III (Import) $2569 from GetItDigital


Today’s eBay Frenzy deal is from Get It Digital via eBay. They have the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $2569.99.

Get It Digital via eBay is not an authorized dealer. They are likely selling import model 5D Mark III, where a Canon USA warranty is not guaranteed: instead the store is providing a store warranty. The store has a feedback score of 99.3% when looking at high-end Canon items.

In the last sale they sold hundreds at this price; most of the feedback was good, but there was one negative report, where a reader was shipped a damaged Canon box (camera seems okay). If you are willing to take a (small) risk, this is a great way to get a 5D Mark III at a great price. Or you can consider our street price of $2699 brand new from an authorized Canon USA dealer with full Canon USA warranty, which is only $130 more.

The other frenzy deal today is the EOS 70D with 18-135 IS STM Kit for $1099 from BigValueInc.



Street Price Drop: 5D Mark III $2699 and EOS 6D $1449 (After Rebates)


We’re really pleased to confirm a $200 mail-in rebate starting on Sunday for the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 6D. The rebate period lasts for four weeks. We’ve lowered our street prices to $2699 and $1449 respectively (net price after $200 mail-in rebate).

You can contact us now via the street price form and we can help you get your order placed as soon as the rebate starts.

Also included is a rebate on the PIXMA PRO-100, but unfortunately it has been lowered in value. The rebate is now only $350 on a PIXMA PRO-100 printer (when bundled with an eligible camera and paper purchase). This is down from the $400 rebate, and likely makes these bundles no longer such a great deal.

There are also no standalone lens rebates, so sadly the current lens street prices will expire.



eBay Frenzy: 5D Mark III (Import) for $2559 at GetItDigital


A new eBay Deal Frenzy starts today! GetItDigital via eBay has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $2559.99. It’s likely an import.

GetItDigital via eBay is not an authorized dealer. However, they are a reputable unauthorized dealer, the same store as AllNewShop. In the last few frenzies they’ve sold hundreds of 5D Mark IIIs for this price, and we’ve heard very positive reader stories (with issues being rare and resolved expediently).

If you don’t want to read our detailed article here is the summary of what “import model” means:

  1. Import / grey market items were items originally destined to be sold in a different region.
  2. They are manufactured at the same factories as US models, and are physically identical.
  3. Packaging (language on box) may differ from US retail versions.
  4. Although Canon USA has been traditionally lenient in providing warranty service, a Canon USA warranty is not guaranteed. An similar warranty is provided by the store itself.

Compare with $3199 at authorized dealers or $2899 authorized through our street price program. There is currently no Canon mail-in or instant rebate available for this camera.



5D Mark III and 6D Rebates NOT Extended, Expire Saturday


We have now heard a few times that the $200 mail-in rebate on the 5D Mark III and 6D will NOT be extended. They are only good on purchases made on or before Saturday, August 2nd, which means a $200 increase on the effective price of 5D Mark III and 6D until the next rebate period begins.

It’s not too late, even if you purchase now. You have until September 2nd to mail your rebate form.

If you want to take advantage of our street prices, your order should be placed by noon tomorrow, Friday, as many stores do not operate on Saturday.

The lens rebates are still valid until August 30th.



6D + Printer $1498 AR, 5D Mark III + Printer $2798 AR, at BuyDig


BuyDig has a few hot bundle deals. They have the EOS 6D and PIXMA PRO-100 for $1498.00 (use coupon code EMPX5H), after a $600 mail-in rebate.

They also have the EOS 5D Mark III and PIXMA PRO-100 for $2798.00 (use coupon code EMPRO5H), after a $600 mail-in rebate.

Yes, you can stack the $400 Camera+Printer rebate with the $200 Camera rebate (that’s what the mail-in rebate form says) to get a $600 rebate.

Alternatively, you can now add PIXMA PRO-100 printers to some of our street prices too! The printer is effectively free after rebate. We currently have street prices of $2039 after rebate for the 6D + 24-105mm and $3299 after rebate for the 5D Mark III + 24-105mm. You can also see our lens street prices here.



Canon Refurb Sale: 5D Mark III Refurb for $2447, 6D Refurb for $1291


The Canon Direct Store started a sale on refurbished bodies. Included in the sale is the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 6D.

When the sale began at midnight, only 44 copies of the 5D Mark III and 53 copies of the EOS 6D were available.

This sale lasts one week (or until sold out) — we expect stock to go within a day or two. Shipping is free with code JUNE14, and the Canon Direct Store charges tax to most states.



5D Mark III: $2559 Unauth (3-year Warranty), $2699 Street Price Drop


This eBay Frenzy deal is back: AllNewShop via eBay has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $2559.99. These are import versions from an unauthorized dealer, but come with a store 3-year extended warranty. You can read our previous post about the trade-offs of buying imports from an unauthorized dealer.

The 5D Mark III for $2699 AR (authorized dealer) group buy price is back!

Many of our readers like the safety of buying from an authorized dealer; a few of the stores are willing to sell at the group buy price of $2699.99 (after the $200 Canon mail-in rebate, $2899.99 before rebate) for a limited time. This is only $140 more than the unauthorized dealer deal above.

It is brand-new US model from an US authorized dealer with full one-year Canon USA warranty. Free shipping is included and the dealers don’t collect sales tax for most states. We can’t reveal the name of the dealers at this time, but we can assure you that they are reputable Canon authorized dealers, just like all our street prices and group buys.

Also available is the 5D Mark III + 24-105mm for $3349 after the $200 Canon mail-in rebate.

This return of the group buy price is for a limited time. Last time we filled our list in 24 hours.



eBay Deals: 1D X $5099, 5D Mark III $2574 — GetItDigital


These two deals are back: Get It Digital via eBay has the Canon EOS-1D X for $5099.99, and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $2574.99.

As usual these items are likely imports. Although Canon USA has been traditionally lenient in providing warranty service, a Canon USA warranty is not guaranteed. An equivalent warranty is provided by the store itself.

Get It Digital is not an authorized dealer, but a reliable unauthorized dealer. In eBay deals over the last month, they’ve sold over 400 5D Mark IIIs and 50 1D-X through their eBay store (or their sister-store AllNewShop).

The only two reader issues we’ve heard were a case of someone being shipped the wrong item, and one defective item — both returns were handled cleanly by the store without issue.

If you’d prefer a US model from an authorized dealer with full US warranty, please consider our street prices of $6200 for the 1D X and $2750 for the 5D Mark III.



CPW Group Buy: 5D Mark III Body from Authorized Dealer $2699 AR

UPDATE: This has been popular as usual and we are almost full on our group buy list. We expect to close this group buy later tonight (Wednesday), please sign up before then. If you have already signed up, your spot is reserved, you have until Thursday noon to confirm.

UPDATE 10:40 PM: Group buy is full and signup is now closed! If you have already signed up, you have until Thursday noon to confirm.

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