How to get a CHEAP BRAND NEW EOS 500D BODY at $652 nett

[PixelBug]

No leh......TS just said "Using the Canon buyback program, just throw in a canon camera, film or digital (working / non-working)".

I just called the canon sale line. And it say the Canon Buyback program is only application for spoil cameras that is unable or too expensive to repair...

 

[TsQ]

STOP CALLING THEM LAAAAA... its sad to imagine if they scrap off this program..

 

[Frankenstein]

No leh......TS just said "Using the Canon buyback program, just throw in a canon camera, film or digital (working / non-working)".

For the last time......

1) Please do not call them.
2) Please do not say Canon BuyBack Program...they are not buying anything back from you !
3) If you are so interested, can you please just go down to the CSC with your "spoilt" camera and have a chat with them.

 

[lioneldude]

i'm not making them look like a small shop?
dunno if youve noticed but canon make a lot more then just cameras... they are a huge company making printers, photocopiers, other optics, etc etc even t-shirts last time i checked... if they lose a little foothold in the camera market it really does not matter to them...

im just saying in my opinion there is something really strange about you if you honestly go through all that effort to save some money, which once everyone starts doing this little "trick", will be pretty much impossible to make as any 2nd hand store/area will be flooded with accesories for a 500D.

Well did anyone ever realise that Canon are selling razors & blades? Sell the razor cheap and mark up the prices of their blades. Save the $350 thru their buy back program and you'll prob end up spending it on a lens you dont really need.

 

[TsQ]

Well did anyone ever realise that Canon are selling razors & blades? Sell the razor cheap and mark up the prices of their blades. Save the $350 thru their buy back program and you'll prob end up spending it on a lens you dont really need.

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.. ur statement makes no sense.. its not like you are binded to buy only canon lens at complusary 20% higher price if u were to buy the camera body/kit set under this program right???

there is also no truth that Canon lens are generally more expensive..

Buying a lens that you do not need is your own judgement, what it as to do with this program?

 

[nightkids86]

u can alway use a third-party lens ..

 

[lioneldude]

Its called a razor & blade business model. Canon are in this type of model, not even cameras, but their printers too. Cheap printer, expensive ink.

Its is fine for them to sell the camera body cheap to you, eventually you will need better lens as it poisons you. So what if an individual refrains from using their better quality lens? There are tons of others who buy it because of the "Canon" name stucked to the product, or the red ring of the L lens. Some people believe in paying a premium, while those who don't believe will not get to enjoy it.

If you look at the TS who has cycled thru all the different cameras, can you believe if he has nvr made a single lost whenever he resold his product?

Of course its good for TS to share with others how to get discount thru canon's beyond economical repair program, but how many would really go thru all the trouble to save $350? If you are into DSLR, you will be clear of the high cost of initial investment, and prob wouldn't bother.

 

[tirza]

but the 50mm 1.8 promotion ends by sunday.
if you order today using they buyback and get so unfortunate that canon only call you on monday, means you wont get the 50mm right?

 

[weixiang1900]

I just called the canon sale line. And it say the Canon Buyback program is only application for spoil cameras that is unable or too expensive to repair...

That's the politically correct answer, the fact is they will not check when you trade in... dun be silly to call canon sales line lah... obviously so many forumers did not even bother to read the other thread about the canon buy back program.

 

[weixiang1900]

Its called a razor & blade business model. Canon are in this type of model, not even cameras, but their printers too. Cheap printer, expensive ink.

Its is fine for them to sell the camera body cheap to you, eventually you will need better lens as it poisons you. So what if an individual refrains from using their better quality lens? There are tons of others who buy it because of the "Canon" name stucked to the product, or the red ring of the L lens. Some people believe in paying a premium, while those who don't believe will not get to enjoy it.

If you look at the TS who has cycled thru all the different cameras, can you believe if he has nvr made a single lost whenever he resold his product?

Of course its good for TS to share with others how to get discount thru canon's beyond economical repair program, but how many would really go thru all the trouble to save $350? If you are into DSLR, you will be clear of the high cost of initial investment, and prob wouldn't bother.

You are very very wrong!!!! Having dealt with countless buyers, many are willing to save tens of dollars by buying 2nd hand products... it does not mean that you won't, that would translate to others will not making use of this program... in the past, when i was willing to travel to deal, some buyers gave me cut throat prices when the price was already agreed upon.. i just walked away, some even wanted $10 discount.. faintz... from then onwards, all my stuff are sold in amk region or in the north..

just look and BnS... SO MANY FORUMERS are willing to buy 2nd products, or even non-warranty sets.. WHY? every dollar counts to them!!!

 

[weixiang1900]

u can alway use a third-party lens ..

yes, i am supportive of Tamron!

 

[ricleo]

relax dude.... good intentions to share good deal is fine.

no need to use super big fonts, bold in red to reply to people. Quite distracting/irritating to the eyes.....

 

[weixiang1900]

relax dude.... good intentions to share good deal is fine.

no need to use super big fonts, bold in red to reply to people. Quite distracting/irritating to the eyes.....

well, haha.. need to drive it across to fellow forumers.. there are MANY people who would be more than willing to save tens of dollars... $350 here leh... i can use that for a mini holiday get away to malaysia / indonesia..

$350 allows me to pump petrol for 6 weeks..

 

[imwint3r]

seems to me that a lot of forumers here have tunnel vision

 

[rgy1993]

You are very very wrong!!!! Having dealt with countless buyers, many are willing to save tens of dollars by buying 2nd hand products... it does not mean that you won't, that would translate to others will not making use of this program...

just look and BnS... SO MANY FORUMERS are willing to buy 2nd products, or even non-warranty sets.. WHY? every dollar counts to them!!!

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[krishna91]

comon guys....
TS isnt asking us to profit from this thread..u wont be trading in 10 old camera for this package and earn by selling 10x lens!!!

its onli a sharing session and can see so many flaming..ermm...do u mean those who are against this idea...will not grab this bargain??? comon, then if u are so sacred to supporting canon retail price..then buy it at that price....wats the commotion abt saving abit here?



and what has economics got to do here? n so wat u study economic??? does that means u know more??? So how is the economy now? Hao Lian!



So???? its their problem or are u saying u r one of those who cant sell it becos TS post this n spoils ur market?



N why cant we go for bargain to get a canon here...and must go get a sony becos we can onli afford sony at that price? comon la...

LOL, IF YOU WENT TO SCHOOL, they would've taught you some sort of economics in Social Science.

It isn't their problem , it's being caused by cheapskates who want to make stuff harder for others.

You're just being plain inconsiderate to all those guys who're already trying to offload their 500D's :nono:

 

[weixiang1900]

lol lol

 

[weixiang1900]

LOL, IF YOU WENT TO SCHOOL, they would've taught you some sort of economics in Social Science.

It isn't their problem , it's being caused by cheapskates who want to make stuff harder for others.

You're just being plain inconsiderate to all those guys who're already trying to offload their 500D's :nono:

electronics is like that.. you buy high, you must be prepared to lose more.. that's how the world works...

just like car, you can buy Lexus, you can buy Toyota.. At the end of the day, just be prepared to lose money...

my current toyota is depreciating at 5k p.a..
others driving a Lexus, depreciating at 10+k p.a. does that mean they must $#@$#$#@

 

[krishna91]

electronics is like that.. you buy high, you must be prepared to lose more.. that's how the world works...

just like car, you can buy Lexus, you can buy Toyota.. At the end of the day, just be prepared to lose money...

my current toyota is depreciating at 5k p.a..
others driving a Lexus, depreciating at 10+k p.a. does that mean they must $#@$#$#@

You chose to have that luxury.

 

[weixiang1900]

You chose to have that luxury.

that is why... picking up dSLR & photography is a luxury as well. you get my drift? :bsmilie: