Fluctuating Prices with the GL-2 ?! at DVinfo.net

Chris Scharff · September 16th, 2005, 10:01 PM

Anyone have any input on what's going on, or what will happen after this rebate goes away? I've been monitoring the GL-2 prices on B&H for a little while now (in the hopes of eventually buying one) and we all know this $250 rebate will be up on Sept. 30. About a month ago the GL-2 was listed at $1985.00, which it had been for a while. Then about two weeks ago it jumped up to $2095.00. I just checked B&H again today and it skyrocketed to $2295.00!! What is going on here?! I was about to get one and now the rebate isn't even worth it anymore. Any feedback is appreciated....

David Ennis · September 17th, 2005, 08:39 AM

True, it is hard to understand the jump in price. This is the second time I've seen it, and it eventually came back down. It must have to do with what B&H pays for each shipment and/or any agreements they might have with Canon. Or, since there is a large number of people like you who have been undecided for a long time, demand may have spiked due to speculation about discontinuance of the GL2 now that Canon has an HD offering.

The rebate has been extended many times, and probably will be again, but no guarantees since the context is now changing in unpredictable ways with Canon's new HD cam.

B&H has at least one reputable competitor still advertising at just under $2000, but no one is quite as dependable as B&H. Why not give them a call and ask them what's going on? Sometimes they'll negotiate.

Micky McCrea · September 17th, 2005, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred Retread

B&H has at least one reputable competitor still advertising at just under $2000, but no one is quite as dependable as B&H. Why not give them a call and ask them what's going on? Sometimes they'll negotiate.

Is it ok to say who that reputable competitor is? I am considering buying 2 or 3 GL2s to use videoing hunts.

Boyd Ostroff · September 17th, 2005, 03:16 PM

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Micky McCrea · September 17th, 2005, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Boyd Ostroff

We only discuss DVinfo sponsors here since they make this site possible. For a full list see the following:

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I understand that. So, is this "reputable competitor" not a sponsor?

George Hosek · September 20th, 2005, 09:32 PM

I was just about to buy one from BH until I found out they raised their prices over the weekend. So, instead of giving them my business I bought it from the "reputable dealer" that was mentioned here, for $1985 after rebate.

Should be here in the morning. Can't wait!!!

BTW Great site! So glad I found it.
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September 16th, 2005, 10:01 PM	#1
Chris Scharff Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ATLANTA, GA Posts: 68	Fluctuating Prices with the GL-2 ?! Anyone have any input on what's going on, or what will happen after this rebate goes away? I've been monitoring the GL-2 prices on B&H for a little while now (in the hopes of eventually buying one) and we all know this $250 rebate will be up on Sept. 30. About a month ago the GL-2 was listed at $1985.00, which it had been for a while. Then about two weeks ago it jumped up to $2095.00. I just checked B&H again today and it skyrocketed to $2295.00!! What is going on here?! I was about to get one and now the rebate isn't even worth it anymore. Any feedback is appreciated....

September 17th, 2005, 08:39 AM	#2
David Ennis Fred Retread Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,227	True, it is hard to understand the jump in price. This is the second time I've seen it, and it eventually came back down. It must have to do with what B&H pays for each shipment and/or any agreements they might have with Canon. Or, since there is a large number of people like you who have been undecided for a long time, demand may have spiked due to speculation about discontinuance of the GL2 now that Canon has an HD offering. The rebate has been extended many times, and probably will be again, but no guarantees since the context is now changing in unpredictable ways with Canon's new HD cam. B&H has at least one reputable competitor still advertising at just under $2000, but no one is quite as dependable as B&H. Why not give them a call and ask them what's going on? Sometimes they'll negotiate. __________________ "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence..." - Calvin Coolidge "My brain is wired to want to know how other things are wired." - Me

September 17th, 2005, 03:16 PM	#4
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	We only discuss DVinfo sponsors here since they make this site possible. For a full list see the following: http://www.dvinfo.net/sponsors/index.php Please use private e-mail otherwise. Thanks for your understanding.

September 20th, 2005, 09:32 PM	#6
George Hosek Tourist Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1	I was just about to buy one from BH until I found out they raised their prices over the weekend. So, instead of giving them my business I bought it from the "reputable dealer" that was mentioned here, for $1985 after rebate. Should be here in the morning. Can't wait!!! BTW Great site! So glad I found it. ____________________ www.TexasExplorer.com