ART Ebay brought back the 30% cash back deal again...lenses anyone?

[Damnation]

go to live.com
search Cheap PS3
click on the first sponsored link, it should take you to ebay
at the ebay site, you should notice a little Microsoft Cashback thing all the way on the top, near the Ebay Logo
from there, just search for whatever you want

Anything bought from eBay using buy-it-now and paid for with paypal, you can get 30% back from Microsoft on the purchase, unlimited uses now (no more 3 time max)

the guys at the main said that the max cash back is $200...


i just got my D50 yesterday, looks like this deal came right on time. any recommendations? lenses, external flash, etc

 

[3x]

make sure you get a usa lens and not grey market

looking to pick up some 2.8 lenses

 

[jared_IRL]

unfortunately (or fortunately), there are no Tokina 11-16mm 2.8's on ebay right now, otherwise i'd be trying to free up some $$ right now.

 

[HorseDick]

The Tamron 18-270mm is on eBay for ~550 and has been getting awesome reviews. But if I had a Nikon I'd probably get the 18-200VR.

Since when are you into dSLRs you homo?

 

[Damnation]

The Tamron 18-270mm is on eBay for ~550 and has been getting awesome reviews. But if I had a Nikon I'd probably get the 18-200VR.

Since when are you into dSLRs you homo?

i suggest you watch how you talk to me

 

[wizeguy4]

I still have a few days before I can claim my last 200 bucks from live.com

 

[Mutombo]

I'm not sure if this live cashback thing has been more of a blessing or a curse for me so far. Almost all of my camera gear has been bought using this promotion.

On the one hand, I'm saving a LOT of money on stuff that doesn't really go on sale. On the other hand, I'm spending a LOT of money!

Total Cashback so far: $1126.65

 

[Mutombo]

By the way, anybody looking for an authorized dealer on ebay should check the "flashpointcameras" store on ebay. It's one of two ebay stores by the company "17th St. Photo" which is a very reputable place. I've ordered several lenses/flashes from them.

17th St's other ebay store "17thstreetphoto" uses a 3rd party checkout, not buy it now, so up until recently you weren't able to get cashback through those sellers. I read that you might be able to get cashback on 3rd party checkout systems if you still pay with paypal though, so you might be able to use that store now too.

 

[NOR*CAL]

Looks like I'll be buying a bag

 

[NOR*CAL]

Are we still limited 4 uses?

 

[Damnation]

Are we still limited 4 uses?

i think its 3 this time

 

[NOR*CAL]

Damn it, better chose wisely then.

 

[wizeguy4]

you can have multiple deals going at one time?? holy shit, I thought it was only one and you do another after it pays out

 

[Mutombo]

You can do up to 12 cashback purchases through ebay with a total cashback limit of $2500. They used to limit it to 3 purchases but upped those limits.

http://pages.ebay.com/CASHBACKOFFER/TERMS.HTML

 

[Damnation]

make sure you get a usa lens and not grey market

looking to pick up some 2.8 lenses

how do i check about usa and grey? sorry, im new in this game

 

[3x]

how do i check about usa and grey? sorry, im new in this game

if it doesn't state clearly that the lens/body comes with a usa warranty, it probably is grey market. same goes with "international" warranties or international sellers, probably grey market. most, if not all, tamron lenses come with a 6 year usa warranty vs. a 1 year "international" warranty.

you could also send the seller a message or something, check feedback, etc

 

[BumbleBeeTuna]

took advantage of the cashback a few months back when it was 30% and got my tripod + ballhead. Now that's it's back to 30% I upgraded to the 24-70 F/2.8 L and got the 85 F/1.8 as well

 

[siniquezu]

does canon work on international lenses without warranty?

 

[Bloke]

damnit i hate ebay

 

[asdfbunk]

anyone want to help a canadian brother out?

 

[pantheR]

i'm seeing 25%.. am i looking in the wrong place?

 

[Mutombo]

Looks like it just got dropped to 25%. Doesn't really matter if you purchase anything over $800 since they cap the cashback at $200 per transaction.

 

[quid]

i might break down and finally score a fisheye lens to play with.

i need to stop buying gear for a while though

 

[Mighty_Zeus]

Holy jesus....Sweet mother if bank busting.....I am in trouble.

 

[giz]

it's now down to 20%, but I'm thinking of picking up a Rebel XS. It would be $320 after cashback for the body + kit lens. Thoughts? I can't really go over $400 right now anyway.