This was just at $289, and now it's $349. As I'm ready to purchase, the price goes up. Any plans to go back to $289? Other companies have that price
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Brandon. It doesn't say when you asked this question but I figured the answer out. First, I just purchased the last one that a storefront had for $289, so i'm sorry if I stole the lens from you :X. Second, the price is going to be interesting on this lens from here on out. It has been discontinued due to a recently announced new model. The question is how much will this new model cost? To my knowledge that hasn't been answered. I decided to snag it at this price because if the new model is upwards of $400 then it out of my price range anyway. If the new model comes out sub $400 this older model might tank in price. Supply and demand will dictate based on that information. As for big stores, I don't see you having much luck. Most did firesales and liquidated their stock already to mitigate the price risk. I can tell you that this is my first fixed lens for general photography. It hasnt even arrived yet, but when it does I plan to test it out. If its not to my liking I can resell it to you at the price I purchased + the tax I paid + shipping. I would generally just return it but that lowers your chance of it ending up in your hands. If this was a recent post just come back to me and I can show you proof that it hasn't even arrived yet :). Take care!
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It's an Amazon glitch. I've had it happen before with other products. Amazon won't offer the lower price, only what shows on the actual product page. However, if the price drops after you've paid for it and amazon has shipped it, you can ask them to give you back the price difference.
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There are multiple sellers who sell this item and they offer different pricing. You may click "More Buying Choices" on the right column. We haven't changed the pricing, but maybe the one listed $29 changed the pricing to $39.
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I am waiting for the same thing. I already have it in my cart, but I'm not checking out until there is a promotional code bringing the total to <$1200.00. I check on it several times a day.
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Same thing with me. I put it in my cart earlier today at $399 from Amazon.com. Now my cart is saying that Amazon doesn't carry this, and if i still want it, it will be fulfilled by another vendor for $429. It feels like some shady maneuvering going on here.
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I bought it yesterday at 2:45p.m. at the $949 price and this morning i checked it a 7 a.m. and it was down to $899. Think I can get the $50 difference from Amazon and have it refunded to my CC?
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I had to swoop in and grab mine late June at the $599.99 price. It has since gone up and been removed from Prime. Keep an eye out! Hopefully it will go back down.
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I contacted customer support, they believe that it will become available but not sure when. If you buy not you will get the sale price, I purchased it at $188.04 it has gone up in price, they will charge the money when it is shipped. I did get an estimate at first of it being available in August but the next representative could not confirm that time frame. I am moving August 15th and i am hoping this will be a great addition to my new place with out having to wait months for it.
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You are so right and Amazon had this for $16.54 in October. The price has gone up even more since your post!
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Yes, their price is $349 - but they show us saving $50 from the "list price" of $399. The list price is in fact $349 - we are therefore saving nothing. Which I am fine with since it is new, but feel the claim of savings is deceptive.
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OMG! I've just checked it on Amazon and you're right! That's outrageous. I have it in my Saved For Later file and I see that it says the item is no longer available from the selected seller. The price has changed. I won't be ordering it at that price! If you find out what the reason is, I'd love to know. Good luck finding a replacement.
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i just bought this yesterday, im sorry but i might have been the source of its rapid increase in price. :/
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I was gonna buy one of these today and they raised the price by $350?! WT_?!Yesterday I noticed that it was being shipped from TigerDirect and today it's from Amazon. Are they gonna switch the price again?
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Hopefully this is a mistake by Amazon. It happens from time to time. Other retailers have it as low as $279.
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Heh. I'm pretty sure that wasn't an option back when I originally posted this. I think this changed because they've since raised the item price.
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It's not really a "price drop" if the list price here is still $379.99 and then they just say its $40 off when in actuality $339.99 IS the list price lol. Amazon trying to pull out the foolish deals.
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Whoops! I missed it. The price is back up to $1137.99. Which is still cheaper than buying it direct. But you would think prices would DROP nearer to Christmas, not go up. Bummer.