This eBay Frenzy deal is back: AllNewShop via eBay has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $2559.99. These are import versions from an unauthorized dealer, but come with a store 3-year extended warranty. You can read our previous post about the trade-offs of buying imports from an unauthorized dealer.
The 5D Mark III for $2699 AR (authorized dealer) group buy price is back!
Many of our readers like the safety of buying from an authorized dealer; a few of the stores are willing to sell at the group buy price of $2699.99 (after the $200 Canon mail-in rebate, $2899.99 before rebate) for a limited time. This is only $140 more than the unauthorized dealer deal above.
It is brand-new US model from an US authorized dealer with full one-year Canon USA warranty. Free shipping is included and the dealers don’t collect sales tax for most states. We can’t reveal the name of the dealers at this time, but we can assure you that they are reputable Canon authorized dealers, just like all our street prices and group buys.
Also available is the 5D Mark III + 24-105mm for $3349 after the $200 Canon mail-in rebate.
This return of the group buy price is for a limited time. Last time we filled our list in 24 hours.
Great camera!!!!!!
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Rumor says 5D3 will be replaced soon!
If by “soon” you mean 8 months from now, and likely at an introduction price at $4000 or so, then sure! But then again, the rumors have said the 7D was going to be replaced two years ago 🙂
6D better value for money.
Not if you need top-tier AF
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70D here. It’s not about how much money you can spend but rather the quality of the shooter behind the lens.
70d here as well!
“Imports from Unauthorized Dealer”—does that mean these are counterfeit products? Are they made by Canon. If so, please explain the unauthorized dealer and who the warranty is through?
They are physically equivalent to the USA version, just intended for a different market. You can read this article for the details: http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/authorized-unauthorized-dealers-and-grey-market-explained/
The warranty is provided by the store.