{"id":4849,"date":"2014-11-09T17:24:49","date_gmt":"2014-11-09T22:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canonpricewatch.com\/blog\/?page_id=4849"},"modified":"2025-01-08T11:19:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T16:19:07","slug":"info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cpricewatch.com\/blog\/info\/","title":{"rendered":"Info Posts on CanonPriceWatch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This page serves as an index of &#8220;info&#8221; posts made on CanonPriceWatch.<\/p>\n<h3>Where to Buy and Sell<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpricewatch.com\/blog\/authorized-unauthorized-dealers-and-grey-market-explained\/\">Authorized Dealers, Unauthorized Dealers, and Grey Market Explained<\/a><br \/>Comprehensive explanation of the differences between authorized dealers, unauthorized dealers, and grey market; where unauthorized dealers get their stock, and how it all affects your Canon warranty.<\/li>\n<p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpricewatch.com\/ebay-feedback\/\">CanonPriceWatch\u2019s eBay Dealer Reputation Reports<\/a><br \/>\nAt CanonPriceWatch we take the reputation of the stores we list very seriously! About a year ago, we created a tool to analyze the reputation of eBay dealers. This is one of the factors to decide which stores are reputable, and which are not.<\/li>\n<p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpricewatch.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/protecting-yourself-during-ebay-transactions\/\">Protecting Yourself During eBay Transactions<\/a><\/br>In short, we think it\u2019s quite safe if you rely on platforms like eBay when buying from an unauthorized dealer as they have some of the best buyer protection around. This post recaps some of the protection available via eBay and gives some tips on how to protect yourself.<\/li>\n<p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpricewatch.com\/blog\/2014\/05\/warning-avoid-abes-of-maine-and-other-bait-switch-retailers\/\">Warning: Avoid Abe\u2019s of Maine and Other Bait &#038; Switch Retailers<\/a><br \/>We often get asked why we never list Abe\u2019s of Maine, or post some of their \u201cgreat deals\u201d, notably the EOS 6D for $1289. The short answer is, we classify the new Abe\u2019s of Maine as a Bait &#038; Switch store, alongside other notable ones including Ryther Camera, 42nd Street Photo, and Fumfie.<\/li>\n<p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpricewatch.com\/blog\/where-to-sell-used-canon-cameras-and-lenses\/\">Where to Sell Used Canon Cameras and Lenses<\/a><br \/>We list the major dealers who purchase used Canon cameras and lenses, and also describe private sales via photography forums.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Street Prices<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpricewatch.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/friends-dont-let-friends-pay-map-for-canon-gear\/\">Friends Don\u2019t Let Friends Pay MAP for Canon Gear<\/a><br \/>An introduction to the Canon Minimum Advertised Price and how we&#8217;re working around it to still get you great deals on Canon gear.<\/li>\n<p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpricewatch.com\/blog\/faq-street-prices\/\">FAQ about CPW Street Prices<\/a><br \/>Frequently Asked Questions about CPW&#8217;s popular Street Price Program.<\/li>\n<p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpricewatch.com\/blog\/street-price-testimonials\/\">Street Price Testimonials<\/a><br \/>Testimonials from readers on their experiences using the Street Price program to save hundreds when buying from authorized Canon dealers.<\/li>\n<p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpricewatch.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/warning-canon-to-enforce-minimum-advertised-price-beginning-april\/\">Warning: Canon to Enforce Minimum Advertised Price Beginning April<\/a><br \/>The original warning post from when Canon decided to strictly enforce MAP beginning April 2014. Many didn&#8217;t believe us at the time.<\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<h3>Rebates<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpricewatch.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-canon-mail-in-rebates\/\">Frequently Asked Questions About the Canon Mail-in Rebates<\/a><br \/>We answer the seven most commonly asked questions about Canon mail-in rebates.<\/li>\n<p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpricewatch.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/6-tips-tricks-for-canon-mail-in-rebates\/\">6 Tips &#038; Tricks for Canon Mail-in Rebates<\/a><br \/>Six tips and tricks for successful Canon mail-in rebates, including the secret way to get your AMEX gift card refunded to a check or an ACH transfer right into your bank account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Other \/ Site Features<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpricewatch.com\/blog\/get-notified\/\">FAQ about &#8220;Notification&#8221; Feature<\/a><br \/>Frequently Asked Questions about CPW&#8217;s &#8220;Price Notification&#8221; feature.<\/li>\n<p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpricewatch.com\/blog\/2014\/12\/opinion-how-canon-usa-should-address-their-gray-market-problem\/\">Opinion: How Canon USA Should Address their \u201cGray Market Problem\u201d<\/a><br \/>An op-ed piece: our response to Canon&#8217;s &#8220;Grey Market Advisory&#8221;, with some suggestions to Canon USA on how to address their grey market problem.<\/li>\n<p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpricewatch.com\/blog\/2014\/05\/my-drobo-story-how-our-photos-survived-three-hard-drive-failures\/\">My Drobo Story: How Our Photos Survived Three Hard Drive Failures<\/a><br \/>Hard drive failure. Three words that strike fear into the heart of every photographer \u2014 the thought of losing every photo you\u2019ve ever taken is quite sobering indeed. Our story of how we suffered three failed hard drives in four months \u2014 including two at the exact same time \u2014 yet all our photos and data was safe, thanks in big part due to Drobo technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This page serves as an index of &#8220;info&#8221; posts made on CanonPriceWatch. Where to Buy and Sell Authorized Dealers, Unauthorized Dealers, and Grey Market ExplainedComprehensive explanation of the differences between authorized dealers, unauthorized dealers, and grey market; where unauthorized dealers get their stock, and how it all affects your Canon warranty. 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