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January 17th, 2006, 11:59 AM | #31 |
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Sony Rebate
I've purchased 3 cameras from B&H and countless accessories and I can attest to the fact that B&H's word is as good as golden. I plan to buy 3 HDV cameras from them this year (not sure which -> possibly the A1U) and I know B&H will take care of me.
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January 17th, 2006, 05:03 PM | #32 | |
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GREAT NEWS!!!
It's finally up! http://www.rebate-zone.com/sonyb2b Quote:
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January 17th, 2006, 05:06 PM | #33 | |
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January 19th, 2006, 07:22 AM | #34 |
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Now that it's confirmed, WHY?
Does anyone know why sony has a $500 rebate on the a1u? I don't see any competition, at least not at their price point, for a similar hdv camcorder.
Are they clearing out existing inventory to make way for a new revision? Has anyone posted info on a sony hdv roadmap? Could this be a move to keep the A1U competitive in the face of a possible Canon GL2 hdv revision? Thanks! *I have to make a purchase decision by Feb 15th and don't want to be bummed out by a new revision on the 16th. |
January 19th, 2006, 07:53 AM | #35 | |
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The HC1 is selling like hotcakes, and the A1 isn't which is why the rebate most likely. |
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January 22nd, 2006, 10:23 PM | #36 |
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I stumbled upon this forum over the weekend and noticed the rebate topic which lead me on a low cost pursuit across the net in search of an HVR-A1U. In doing so I noticed numerous dirt cheap prices on the HVR-A1U
infinitphoto.com has it for $1599 prestigecamera $1799 preferredhpoto $1819 CCI Cameracity $1175 and several others in the sub $1500 range. Are these scams or cameras without warranties? Anyone here gamble and go with one of the lower cost camera shops, any feedback, mistake? Regards, John |
January 22nd, 2006, 10:26 PM | #37 |
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I use B&H only!
Most of those other companies "say" they have the cameras but unless you buy their overly inflated accessories, the camera mysteriously is not longer in stock!!!! |
January 22nd, 2006, 10:45 PM | #38 |
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On second thought I just finished reading a series of threads on some of the photo shops listed above.
It appears through research of others that expressphotos, infinitiphoto and bestpricecamera are all the same company with bait and switch as the game. http://www.epinions.com/msg/show_~th.../forum_id_~145 Other than B&H Photo what other authorized Sony dealers have any of you had good dealings with? Regards, John |
January 22nd, 2006, 10:49 PM | #39 |
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I bought my 1st camera from onecall.com and had pretty good success with them.
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January 22nd, 2006, 11:09 PM | #40 |
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Is Zoommania an authorized Sony reseller?
How does one know which companies are actually authorized without taking their word for it over the phone? Regards, John |
January 23rd, 2006, 05:36 AM | #41 | |
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They are bait and switch, and for the most part most any online dealer based in Brooklyn NY will be so. If you want the camera, I say go with B & H, as you won't find a better authorized dealer price out there for the most part. B & H does such great volume business that they get specail deals on prices from manufacturers like Sony, that enable them to sell their products for lower than normal pricing. This is whay you will see them with links on their site saying, email me a lower price, as they can't advertise their actual selling price publicly. Trust me on this go with B & H. as you will have peace of mind knowing that the camera isn't Grey Market (from Japan and not with US Warranty), and you will get reliable support and service from them. Just remember the old addage, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." You might luck out and save a few bucks somewhere else, but I guarantee you it won't be worth it. Last edited by Michael Liebergot; January 23rd, 2006 at 07:49 AM. |
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I have to chime in, as I too almost tried to go with some of the 'online/shipped from Brooklyn' stores - in the weeks before the holidays, the camera was $1699 on some of the 'price-hunter' sites, but then mysteriously went up to $1899 on several sites in one day.
After reading so many reviews on epinion.com and other sites, I decided that while getting a A1U for $1699 or even $1899 _seemed_ like it might be worth the trouble, buying it from B & H for $2499 was much easier on the mind and spirit. Plus, I live in NYC, and I was able to walk in, buy it and get my mitts on it - instant gratification! The serendipitous and karmic pay-off has come in the form of this rebate, making the camera almost as 'affordable' as the online scammers purport to be. Getting to the rebate form has been a mild annoyance - create an account on Sony online, enter a bunch of information, then download the rebate form - but it's obviously well worth doing: excluding tax, it's making the camera approximately $2000, actually within the range of the casual HC1 prices you see. If you want to buy this camera, Go with B & H before the rebate ends and don't look back. |
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Just bought the A1U! And of course from B&H.
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