Canon 17-40mm f/4.0L from eBay

[DanMan]

Saw this auction item in eBay. Anyone tried this before?

[nicholas1986]

Originally Posted by DanMan Saw this auction item in eBay. Anyone tried this before?

at the price of 699us + shipping.... it would be better to get it from cathay

[DanMan]

There's a USD200 rebate right?

[blurblock]

Originally Posted by DanMan There's a USD200 rebate right?

Provided you are staying in USA.

[DanMan]

It is mentioned in the auction that This rebate program is available for all customers globally. The catch seems to be something called Deferred Rebate i.e. you will only get your rebate after 11 months

[Julian]

that sound like some rebate done by some H/P shop back in yr 2001-2002.

[mpenza]

Originally Posted by DanMan It is mentioned in the auction that This rebate program is available for all customers globally. The catch seems to be something called Deferred Rebate i.e. you will only get your rebate after 11 months

that is the risk you have to take. without the rebate, it's not worth it. with the rebate, you have to wait for months before the deal becomes value for money (and provided the company is still around and the cheque reaches you).

[justarius]

hmm, sounds quite dodgy...and if this doesn't work out, you can only complain in 11 months time...