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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:06p
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Just got off the phone with Canon Tech support. I called about an issue on my 3 year old Powershot S2-IS and was told about the Canon Loyalty program.

This program allows you to replace your current Canon camera with a Canon refurbished product. The refurbished unit carries a 6 month warranty. The following models are currently offered:

SD850 IS $150
G9 $250
EOS XT (with lens kit, same as this ) $275

Taxes extra, shipping is $10 for 2-day delivery. You must return your old / defective camera (must be a Canon). Prepaid shipping label will be provided.

Call Tech Support at 866-443-8002 or 800-828-4040 to get started.
You will need the serial number of your current camera.

Edit: Yes, I bought the XT for about $300 after taxes.

Message edited by: saferisk on 2008-08-01 18:28:10 CDT
   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:06p

FYI

Now the price has been raised as of (8/27/08): G9 = $359 Rebel XT = $299


VALID ONLY FOR DIGITAL CAMERAS. NO FILM/APS CAMERAS!

Customer Loyalty Program's direct number is 866-443-8002.
You can call, find out what they offer, and call back later after you have decided. Please have serial number of camera handy so they can make exact offer.
This deal has been going on since 2006 (posted at SD on 3/06).
The camera being returned also has to be broke and out of its warranty period, so just say over a year to be safe when they ask how long you have had it.

NOTE: Cameras with a particular CCD problem qualify for free shipping (and free repair/replacement). Example: Turn in S230 for repair and get SD630 (free).
Affected Models:
Camcorders: ZR60, ZR65 MC, ZR70 MC, ZR80, ZR85, ZR90, ELURA 40 MC, ELURA 50
Digital Cameras: A60, A70, A75, A300, A310, S230, SD100, SD110, A40, A80, A85, A95, S1 IS, S60, S200, S330, S400, S410, S500


PLEASE UPDATE THE LIST HERE:
Tax and $10 for 2 days shipping is additional.

S10, S30, S40, S45, S50, S60, S100, S200, S230, S300, S330, S400, S410, S500, SD100, SD110, SD200, SD400, SD550, SD600, SD630, SD700-IS, SD800-IS, SD1000, S1-IS, S2-IS, G2, G5 trade for:
SD850 IS - $150
G9 - $250 - NEW price as of 8/28/08: $359
Rebel XT Silver with 18-55 mm lens - $299 No longer backordered as of 8/23/08, Price RAISE to $299


A40, A60, A70, A75, A80, A95 A510, A520, A530, A540, A610 trade for:
A560 - $89
SD1000 - $100
SX100 IS - $125

A400 trades for:
A460 - $79
A560 - $89
SD750 - $100

SD10 trades for:
SD40 - $100
SD850 IS - $150
G9 - $250

Camcorders Elura2MC, zr80 trades for:
zr800 - $150
dc220 - $210
hg10 - $599

Cameras comes with a 6 month replacement warranty. I.e. if you have a problem call tech support and if they also can be convinced that you have a real problem, they will send you a new camera with a prepaid box to return the defective camera.

Some cameras are too new to be in the program:
A720is
A630
No trading in of dSLRs

Videocameras older than 2001 are also not in the program

Userful links (thanks Miser)


Here are some interesting links for Canon hacks.

Message edited by: inurface on 2008-10-13 15:25:19 CDT
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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:13p
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I got an A60 from like 6 years ago which is probably worth about 10 dollars now... you're telling me I could break it, send it in, and take my pick of one of those cameras?

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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:16p
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jd2010 said:I got an A60 from like 6 years ago which is probably worth about 10 dollars now... you're telling me I could break it, send it in, and take my pick of one of those cameras?

Exactly. Call in!

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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:21p
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jd2010 said:I got an A60 from like 6 years ago which is probably worth about 10 dollars now... you're telling me I could break it, send it in, and take my pick of one of those cameras?

So, were you able to get in on this deal?

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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:21p
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IMO this is a decent deal only if you have a broken Canon.

The XT has been replaced twice (XTi and XSi), and can be found NEW for under $400 anyways.

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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:37p
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I just broke the status panel of my G5. This seems to be perfect timing... Think I should trade it in?

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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:39p
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jd2010 said:you're telling me I could break it, send it in, and take my pick of one of those cameras?

Do you need to break it? It said "old/defective ...

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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:45p
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thanks! I have a S2-IS that had a problem...many people had. out of warranty, shelved it and bought something else. Atleast I know I can some value back from it

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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:47p
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Call 1-800-828-4040 and ask for Parts & Supplies, mention the Customer Loyalty program.

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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:50p
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Pack-rats rejoice

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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 7:03p
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For my PowerShot A40 I was offered:

An A550 (might have been 590) for $89.
An S1000 for $100.
An SX100 for $125.

I really wanted that G9 for $250.

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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 7:06p
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Been meaning to upgrade my A40. Great camera that still takes nice pix. G9 would have been nice for $250.

Greymulkin said:For my PowerShot A40 I was offered:

An A550 (might have been 590) for $89.
An S1000 for $100.
An SX100 for $125.

I really wanted that G9 for $250.

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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 7:10p
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This is a nice deal. The XT is a good entry-level DSLR, and, hey, if you outgrow it, upgrade it the next time Canon does this for the 40D

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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 7:13p
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Those arent always your options, it depends on what you're sending in:

Heres what I got with a A60--

a560 - $89
sd1000 - $100
sx100 - $125


None of those are even worth getting.. oh well

 

Guy seemed to stress the broken part when I told him my A60 worked fine. I guess pull your hammers and microwaves out and start destroying your cameras.

Message edited by: jd2010 on 2008-08-01 19:24:03 CDT
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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 7:28p
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you can still get the cheaper one and put CHDK hack on it. http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 7:41p
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Customer Loyalty Program's direct number is 866-443-8002.

Yes, depends on what camera you have, they have a different list of offerings.

My broken G5 was offered:
SD850IS for $150
G9 for $250
Digital Rebel XT for $275

+$10 for 2 days shipping
+tax

You can call, find out what they offer, and call back later after you have decided.

Edit: Friend told me he'll sell me his old 20D (he claims ~2,000 clicks... I think way more!) for ~$350 body only. Decisions decisions...

Message edited by: antang on 2008-08-01 19:50:38 CDT
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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 7:56p
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nice deal! My A610 is old and to be placed. hope canon offers a decent one.

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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 8:07p
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did anyone try with way-old ones like S20? yes i still have that big brick.

Message edited by: loggieAstar on 2008-08-01 20:09:26 CDT
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   posted: Aug. 1, 2008 @ 8:08p
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does it do any good to eBay one of these cameras and then calling them?

CZ

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