Canon rebates: When?

[JohnT]

So when does Canon usually start their fall rebates (please don't say, "in the fall" )?

[Daniel Bates]

After the summer, and before the winter. How's that?

Seriously, I'm expecting mid-October.

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by Daniel Bates

After the summer, and before the winter. How's that?

Seriously, I'm expecting mid-October.

Telling self: Patience. Patience.

[AndrewCCM]

I heard Oct. 15th from my vendor. Also, it was mentioned that the 5D would have a $600 rebate. We'll see though..

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by AndrewCCM

I heard Oct. 15th from my vendor. Also, it was mentioned that the 5D would have a $600 rebate. We'll see though..

Wow. That would sweeten it, wouldn't it?

[Crashoran]

Dont bother with it. It's been about a year now and still havent received mine. They said I never sent in the UPC code.. I've emailed many times

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by Crashoran

Dont bother with it. It's been about a year now and still havent received mine. They said I never sent in the UPC code.. I've emailed many times

Sorry to hear that. I did both the fall and spring rebates and received them as promised. Did you make copies of everything before mailing? I always staple the UPC to the rebate form.

[AndrewCCM]

Originally Posted by Crashoran

Dont bother with it. It's been about a year now and still havent received mine. They said I never sent in the UPC code.. I've emailed many times

I have received every one of my Canon rebates.. From my second 5D, to flash, to various lenses. Always received 6-8 weeks from submittal.

[Crashoran]

You guys obviously havent been the victims, havent you heard all of the horror stories from the rebate service?

[AndrewCCM]

I just keep copies of everything and preregister online prior to mailing. Sorry you have had so many problems. Did you keep copies of everything?

I literally have gotten close to $1000 in rebates back from them over the past couple years. Maybe I am lucky. BTW: I also received my 2 (Canon Professional Service - I think that is the right name) certs and priority codes, labels, etc on-time from them too.

I hope you get your situation worked out. Good luck!

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by Crashoran

You guys obviously havent been the victims, havent you heard all of the horror stories from the rebate service?

Yes, I have heard some of the stories. However, I haven't experienced them. In fact I've always received every rebate that I've participated in regardless of vendor. What can I say? I hope it stays that way.

Hope you get yours worked out.

[Jim Victory]

Originally Posted by AndrewCCM

I heard Oct. 15th from my vendor. Also, it was mentioned that the 5D would have a $600 rebate. We'll see though..

If they offer a $600 rebate on the 5d I'm going to get me another.

[HOUSCOUS]

I received every rebates. And there was a rebate check for $300 that I forgot to make deposite and has expired almost 6 months. I called them and asked them to send me the other one. And got a new check in 3 weeks.

[Moses on the Street]

Do they offer these rebates on lenses, too, or just bodies?

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by Moses on the Street

Do they offer these rebates on lenses, too, or just bodies?

Bodies, lenses, and flashes. Last fall, it was a triple rebate, which was pretty good. I got back $400 for buying an XT and two lenses.