We hope to answer many of the frequently asked questions about our street prices feature!<\/p>\n
Street prices are special deals available at Canon authorized dealers that are “too low to show” on their website. These prices are often several hundred dollars lower than the advertised price for the exact same item at other authorized dealers.<\/p>\n
See all street prices here.<\/a><\/p>\n Many readers have happily purchased at the street prices and have saved lots of money! Don’t take our word for it, read their reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n We ensure that all street prices are from reputable authorized Canon dealers<\/b>, often they are ones we already list as “Authorized Dealers” on our site.<\/p>\n The items are brand new US model<\/b> with a full one-year Canon USA warranty<\/b>. Exactly identical to purchasing the item from any authorized dealer store, in original retail packaging, except the price! These are not grey market \/ imports, not used, not refurbished. They are 100% brand new.<\/p>\n Occasionally, to get an even better deal, the retailers may be offering a split-kit: that is a camera body is sold in a kit box with the lens removed. In this case, the box has been opened to take the lens out, but otherwise 100% brand new. We will always tell you up-front if this is the case.<\/p>\n There is no catch! These are brand new, Canon USA model and Canon USA warranty items, not grey market, from reputable authorized dealers. Free shipping and no hidden fees of any kind. Everything is brand new in original packaging (unless otherwise noted), and all usual accessories normally included with the item are included. This is the same as going to your favorite Canon retail store and buying the item — except of course, the price!<\/p>\n As you may be aware, as of April 2014, Canon USA is now enforcing a strict Minimum Advertised Price<\/i> on all lenses and bodies. This means authorized Canon dealers cannot (under any circumstances) advertise a price below this minimum advertised price<\/i>. This doesn’t stop dealers from having deals and specials, it just prevents them from telling you about it.<\/p>\n Dealers can’t even use the old “Add to Cart” trick to tell you about their lower prices, thus the “Street Price” was created. It enables the Canon community to share knowledge of these deals (while allowing the dealer to remain MAP compliant).<\/p>\n We ask that you please do not identify the retailers in a public way (comment posts on our blog, forums, etc.) as it helps ensure we can continue to do these deals going forward.<\/p>\n If you are interested in a street price, the first step is to fill out the street price contact form<\/a>, it’s the yellow box above the price box on participating product pages<\/a>.<\/p>\n We’ll be in contact with you, to explain the current deals that we are aware of, to confirm your interest, and ask for your details (e.g. name and shipping address).<\/p>\n When you are ready, we’ll help forward these details to a retailer who is willing to sell at this price. These prices can change often and quickly (especially as retailers sell out) so we’re actually doing quite a bit of work behind the scenes to find you stores that are selling at a great price.<\/p>\n Your transaction is directly with the retailer, and is one of the below (depending on retailer):<\/p>\n We’ll let you know which method the retailer will use.<\/p>\n Many readers are concerned about paying an e-mail PayPal invoice — these are reputable sellers, but just in case, you are eligible for full PayPal buyer protection (as well as credit card protection if you fund your purchase with a card). If you don’t want to use PayPal, the store can accommodate alternative methods (such as a direct credit card).<\/p>\n We ask that you please do not identify the retailer in a public way (comment posts on our blog, forums, etc.) as it helps ensure we can continue to do these deals going forward.<\/p>\n You need to provide us with your contact details so we can forward them to the retailer. By forwarding your details to the retailer, the retailer saves time in entering your order, and there is less chance of a mistake (vs. giving your contact details over the phone). Your contact information is only used for the purposes of this order and will not be used by us for any other purpose.<\/p>\n For most deals we have enough retailer coverage to ensure no tax to all US states. Otherwise, tax will be clearly noted in the reply.<\/p>\n Free standard shipping (within the continental US) is included for all street prices.<\/p>\n The minimum return policy is a seven-day return for replacement or full refund if defective (the retailer pays return shipping if defective). Many retailers go beyond this minimum policy, so please inquire.<\/p>\n As of October 2017, select street prices are available in Canada. When you inquire via the street price form and provide a Canadian postal code, you will receive information on the best pricing available (including shipping within or to Canada). All street prices do not incur additional brokerage or duty fees, however Canadian GST (or HST, depending on your province) will be added to your order.<\/p>\n We rely on our community to tell us about great prices and deals<\/a> that they have received. We also ask retailers to contact us to let us know if they can do a better price on a particular item.<\/p>\n Your eligibility for mail-in rebates will be clearly noted in the e-mail.<\/p>\n Some readers have expressed concern that the low purchase price would affect their eligibility for mail-in rebate. This is untrue — the Canon mail-in rebate does not depend on purchase price; as long as the purchase is made from a US authorized dealer, is a retail box version, and within the time period (and quantity limits), our readers have not had an issue with applying for and receiving the mail-in rebate.<\/p>\n Many readers ask us if it’s possible to get a further discount below the street price. The prices we show are the bottom line prices at this time, and no further discounting is possible.<\/b><\/p>\n First, we don’t set the prices — these are prices that we know are being offered by the retailers, and we have no discretion to give you a discount. Second, these prices are already very low, and it’s the best price available from the retailer at that time. (Retailers are also unable to offer rewards or free accessories commonly offered to customers to pay full price.)<\/p>\n As street prices are already a very manual process (think of it as a “group buy”), we ask that you please do not further negotiate or haggle with either us (we can’t do anything!) or the retailer. More hassle\/time spent by the retailer means higher prices in the future for all of us — everything has a cost. Thanks for your understanding!<\/p>\n
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\nI did this and I’m happy! How do I leave a review?<\/a><\/h3>\n