AG-DVX100A Rebate Kicked up a Notch at DVinfo.net

Jan Crittenden Livingston · August 15th, 2005, 09:00 AM

Hi Everyone,

In celebration of the fact that this is the Summer for AG-DVX100A films, Panasonic announces the ramp up of the Proven Performance Rebate Program.

Murderball, http://www.murderballmovie.com/ ,
November, http://www.sonyclassics.com/november/site.html,
Mad Hot Ballroom, http://www.paramountclassics.com/madhot/,
9 Songs, http://films.tartanfilmsusa.com/9songs/,
Rock School, http://www.rockschoolthemovie.com/flashIndex.htm

These films are all enjoying very nice reviews. Murderball, in fact, is rumored to be an Academy Award hopeful. All of these films underline the fact that the DVX100A is a proven performer in the industry and as such we want t o help as many customers as possible make the move to the DVX100A versus any of the competition! Starting August 15th, the rebate for the DVX100A increases to $500. The Magic Bullet and DVX Book continue to be packaged with the Camera. The 5400mA battery and 10 free tapes will continue as part of this promotion.

Best regards,

Jan

Greg Boston · August 15th, 2005, 09:54 AM

This is great news, Jan. We just had a new member/film major student post here looking for a camera in the $3k range. Of course, I recommended the DVX100a as one good choice because of her intended use and budget. Now she'll get to have more money left over for support equipment.

-gb-

Hans Ledel · August 15th, 2005, 10:43 AM

Hi

Will there be any Rebate Program for Europe or is it only US ?

Cheers

Hans

Jan Crittenden Livingston · August 15th, 2005, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hans Ledel

Hi

Will there be any Rebate Program for Europe or is it only US ?

Hi Hans,

Each country does its own marketing, so I am not sure that other countries will follow suit.

Best,

Jan

Barry Green · August 15th, 2005, 12:19 PM

Each country has its own marketing division. Jan is the product manager for Panasonic US, so she has authority to implement rebate programs (etc) for the US. Other territories have their own divisions of Panasonic (Panasonic UK, etc) and it would be up to them to decide if they want to implement similar rebate programs.

So, Jan cannot set policy for the other divisions; if there is to be a Canadian or European rebate, etc, it would need to be decided at the local Panasonic office.

EDIT: DOH! Jan beat me to it; posted while I was typing...

Hans Ledel · August 15th, 2005, 01:03 PM

Hi

Thank you for the answers.

To bad..!!!

Cheers

Hans

Bob Costa · August 15th, 2005, 06:07 PM

Hey Jan, when can I expect my battery & tapes? Camera bought May 3rd, Rebate filed May 5th...

Mark Burlingame · August 16th, 2005, 02:24 PM

Hey Jan,
I just purchased my DVX last month, will the increased rebate be retroactive to those of us who purchased recently? thx Mark

Young Lee · August 16th, 2005, 11:44 PM

Thanks for the info. Jan~!

Dale Nicholson · August 26th, 2005, 04:17 PM

Jan and everyone,

What online seller of the DVX100a can you recommend as reliable, who gives you the best deal, and good warranty deals/plans?

Boyd Ostroff · August 26th, 2005, 04:19 PM

Dale, the only vendors we recommend here at DVinfo are our sponsors. They're hand picked for the qualities you describe. The full list is here:

http://www.dvinfo.net/sponsors/

Barry Green · August 26th, 2005, 06:23 PM

I've personally bought stuff from four of them -- EVS, B&H, 16x9 and ZGC. They all get superb recommendations. If you want to consider EVS, call and ask for Rush and ask for a DVInfo.net discount.

Dale Nicholson · August 27th, 2005, 06:04 AM

Will any of these dealers match the price of an online competitor (for the dvx100a)?
I'll email them and find out. Thanks for the list.

Barry Green · August 27th, 2005, 12:42 PM

If it's a legitimate quote from a legitimate, authorized dealer, then sure, you can ask them to consider price-matching.

If it's one of those outrageous quotes from one of the notorious brooklyn scam shops, then obviously nobody's going to match that, because those prices are just a bald-faced lie to deceive the unsuspecting customer.

Dale Nicholson · August 31st, 2005, 06:02 AM

Jan or any Panasonic online dealer:

I'm a little confused by this rebate/special offer on the DVX100A.
The Panasonic Website states that something called the DVX100A Serious Production Package includes

+Camera,
+Serious Magic DV Rack Software,
+Kata EFP Bag Extra-Roomy Production Bag$250.00,
+Panasonic CGAD54SE/1B Lithium-Ion Battery 7.2V / 5400mA Snap-On Battery

Yet on EVS and other dealer sites no mention is made of the DV Rack software or Kata bag; in fact, EVS doesn't mention the free battery or the ten free tapes that I'm hearing about (unless I'm not seeing it) . Am I hearing wrong?

I'm assuming the $500 rebate involves a form the customer fills out after purchasing the camera. As to the other freebies, what specifically will be shipped with the camera, and what will I have to request from Panasonic directly? And what that I listed above is NOT included as a freebie?

Responses appreciated.
Thanks--

Dale

August 15th, 2005, 09:00 AM	#1
Jan Crittenden Livingston Panasonic Broadcast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Secaucus, NJ 07094 Posts: 271	AG-DVX100A Rebate Kicked up a Notch Hi Everyone, In celebration of the fact that this is the Summer for AG-DVX100A films, Panasonic announces the ramp up of the Proven Performance Rebate Program. Murderball, http://www.murderballmovie.com/ , November, http://www.sonyclassics.com/november/site.html, Mad Hot Ballroom, http://www.paramountclassics.com/madhot/, 9 Songs, http://films.tartanfilmsusa.com/9songs/, Rock School, http://www.rockschoolthemovie.com/flashIndex.htm These films are all enjoying very nice reviews. Murderball, in fact, is rumored to be an Academy Award hopeful. All of these films underline the fact that the DVX100A is a proven performer in the industry and as such we want t o help as many customers as possible make the move to the DVX100A versus any of the competition! Starting August 15th, the rebate for the DVX100A increases to $500. The Magic Bullet and DVX Book continue to be packaged with the Camera. The 5400mA battery and 10 free tapes will continue as part of this promotion. Best regards, Jan __________________ Jan Crittenden Livingston Panasonic Solutions Company, Product Manager for 3D and Handheld Cameras

August 15th, 2005, 06:07 PM	#7
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	Hey Jan, when can I expect my battery & tapes? Camera bought May 3rd, Rebate filed May 5th... __________________ You are either growing or dying.

August 16th, 2005, 02:24 PM	#8
Mark Burlingame Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 77	is the rebate retroactive Hey Jan, I just purchased my DVX last month, will the increased rebate be retroactive to those of us who purchased recently? thx Mark __________________ DVX100a, PV-DV953 Rode NT3, NT1a, videomic Raynox HD6600pro WA Lens Vegas6+DVD

August 26th, 2005, 04:17 PM	#10
Dale Nicholson Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 133	DVX100a Online dealers Jan and everyone, What online seller of the DVX100a can you recommend as reliable, who gives you the best deal, and good warranty deals/plans?

August 31st, 2005, 06:02 AM	#15
Dale Nicholson Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 133	Confused about what exactly is included with DVX100A Offer Jan or any Panasonic online dealer: I'm a little confused by this rebate/special offer on the DVX100A. The Panasonic Website states that something called the DVX100A Serious Production Package includes +Camera, +Serious Magic DV Rack Software, +Kata EFP Bag Extra-Roomy Production Bag$250.00, +Panasonic CGAD54SE/1B Lithium-Ion Battery 7.2V / 5400mA Snap-On Battery Yet on EVS and other dealer sites no mention is made of the DV Rack software or Kata bag; in fact, EVS doesn't mention the free battery or the ten free tapes that I'm hearing about (unless I'm not seeing it) . Am I hearing wrong? I'm assuming the $500 rebate involves a form the customer fills out after purchasing the camera. As to the other freebies, what specifically will be shipped with the camera, and what will I have to request from Panasonic directly? And what that I listed above is NOT included as a freebie? Responses appreciated. Thanks-- Dale

August 15th, 2005, 09:54 AM	#2
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	This is great news, Jan. We just had a new member/film major student post here looking for a camera in the $3k range. Of course, I recommended the DVX100a as one good choice because of her intended use and budget. Now she'll get to have more money left over for support equipment. -gb-

August 15th, 2005, 10:43 AM	#3
Hans Ledel Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 184	Hi Will there be any Rebate Program for Europe or is it only US ? Cheers Hans

August 15th, 2005, 12:19 PM	#5
Barry Green Barry Wan Kenobi Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,863	Each country has its own marketing division. Jan is the product manager for Panasonic US, so she has authority to implement rebate programs (etc) for the US. Other territories have their own divisions of Panasonic (Panasonic UK, etc) and it would be up to them to decide if they want to implement similar rebate programs. So, Jan cannot set policy for the other divisions; if there is to be a Canadian or European rebate, etc, it would need to be decided at the local Panasonic office. EDIT: DOH! Jan beat me to it; posted while I was typing...

August 15th, 2005, 01:03 PM	#6
Hans Ledel Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 184	Hi Thank you for the answers. To bad..!!! Cheers Hans

August 16th, 2005, 11:44 PM	#9
Young Lee Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 268	Thanks for the info. Jan~!

August 26th, 2005, 04:19 PM	#11
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	Dale, the only vendors we recommend here at DVinfo are our sponsors. They're hand picked for the qualities you describe. The full list is here: http://www.dvinfo.net/sponsors/

August 26th, 2005, 06:23 PM	#12
Barry Green Barry Wan Kenobi Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,863	I've personally bought stuff from four of them -- EVS, B&H, 16x9 and ZGC. They all get superb recommendations. If you want to consider EVS, call and ask for Rush and ask for a DVInfo.net discount.

August 27th, 2005, 06:04 AM	#13
Dale Nicholson Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 133	Will any of these dealers match the price of an online competitor (for the dvx100a)? I'll email them and find out. Thanks for the list.

August 27th, 2005, 12:42 PM	#14
Barry Green Barry Wan Kenobi Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,863	If it's a legitimate quote from a legitimate, authorized dealer, then sure, you can ask them to consider price-matching. If it's one of those outrageous quotes from one of the notorious brooklyn scam shops, then obviously nobody's going to match that, because those prices are just a bald-faced lie to deceive the unsuspecting customer.