Originally posted by c.a.m Yikes.
I had the grip on my 'wish list' and was considering buying it from B&H at USD 129. With the dollar exchange rate and Canadian sales tax, it would cost CAD ~$190 all in.
The current price at Canadian suppliers/dealers is about CAD $275, or $310 with sales tax. CAD 275 = USD 210.
- Craig
That's still pretty high.
B&H is listing $299USD for me right now.
Though, there is a used one for $89. I'm about to just buy it and call it a day.
Just wanted to know if anyone has a reason/theory behind the price jump.
Are they running low on stock? I figured if it was being discontinued they would drop the price to move inventory.
IDK, seems odd regardless.
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Originally posted by victormeldrew As you say, not so if you plan to give 50% off in a couple of weeks. Not sure whether there are any regulations there, but here an item must have been on sale for 28 days at the 'was' price before a discount can be advertised. It's worth postponing a few sales if it means getting a lot more from people who don't realise that the discount price is the regular price and the 'was' price is a short-term temporary one. Most people mistakenly believe a sale price is temporary, but it's often the other way around.
Sad, but true.
I can totally see them "re-list" it at 60% off for "Only $119!"
And this theory makes sense, 28 days would be plenty to have it on sale in time for Black Friday...
There goes my hopes of actually getting a deal this year.
I'll likely just buy the used one on B&H