AG-DVX100A Rebate Kicked up a Notch

STINGS-yes it does, as I bought mine just a month ago. However, it stings a lot less than those who bought it and didnt get the software/$300 rebate the first time around.

Oh well, my old man always told me life wouldnt be fair :)
 
I wish we could get some kind of info on the 100b. It's such a tough spot to be in. Do I save some money and get a 100a now with the $500 rebate, or do I wait another couple of months to find out what the b offers. I have a project coming up that I am going to need a camera for. I would buy the a, but if the b would come out and have 16:9 I will be furious. Anything else I really don't care about.

It's times like these that make me wish I never found this forum!! Sorry for the anger, it just sucks!!
 
i reordered a 100a to replace a stolen one. it has yet to arrive, but i take it that the rebate is off of the resellers invoice date?
 
tankgirl said:
I wish we could get some kind of info on the 100b. It's such a tough spot to be in. Do I save some money and get a 100a now with the $500 rebate, or do I wait another couple of months to find out what the b offers. I have a project coming up that I am going to need a camera for. I would buy the a, but if the b would come out and have 16:9 I will be furious. Anything else I really don't care about.

It's times like these that make me wish I never found this forum!! Sorry for the anger, it just sucks!!
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Hi,

The DVX100B does not have a 16:9 chip set.

If it does, I will give you $500. Feel better?

Best,

Jan
 
Jan_Crittenden said:
>Unfortunately that did not work. I have my camera w/ me right now and it does not have the "P" after the "A" on my model number camera.

Then my friend I am sorry to say but you have a gray market camera and no amount of input will get you past that part of the problem. My suggestion is that you send it back to the vendor that suggested that it was a US model. Your first indication would have been that there was not Magic Bullet or DVX-Book in the box. But your camera is a Japanese camera, based on your model number, and as such, your warranty is in Japan. It does not qualify for the rebate nor the free battery or tapes.

Sorry for the bad news,

Jan
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Okay, so the model I might have is a "GREY" model that was made in Japan? So confused. I did get a DVX-Book (Manuel) in the box as you stated I didn't. Can you explain more on this? So, is my camera not legit? What difference is my camera from the others? Am I missing out other then rebate? Please reply! :undecided
 
Jan_Crittenden said:
Hi,

The DVX100B does not have a 16:9 chip set.

If it does, I will give you $500. Feel better?

Best,

Jan
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How's about a *P2* slot? Mmmm....Tasty...*drool*!!

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~reservoir~
 
TO JDHEREDIA:

You got screwed. Gotta do your homework for next time. It's not Jan's fault so don't grill her. Spend a little time digging through this website and you will find out all you need to know about Grey market camera and how to avoid that situation in the future. All the best...
 
crazyczech said:
TO JDHEREDIA:

You got screwed. Gotta do your homework for next time. It's not Jan's fault so don't grill her. Spend a little time digging through this website and you will find out all you need to know about Grey market camera and how to avoid that situation in the future. All the best...
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First of all, I was not blaming anyone! Second, Thanks for your sympathy. All I was asking was for help.

People like you do suck! :thumbsup:
 
Finally! A definitive answer on the 100b 16x9 speculation. That seals it. I'll be opening a fresh dvx100a box in a couple of weeks. Thanks Jan. That was the only issue holding me back from buying now.
 
didn't Jan say at NAB that the B wasn't going to have 16:9?


The B model was just complying with Lead content rules (or some other metal...i forget which)


still i wonder if there's going to be a similar rebate with the AE (25P) model in the UK....we don't see so many rebates...
 
For a question about rebates in the UK, you'd have to direct the question to Panasonic UK. The rebate that's on the AP isn't a global Panasonic thing, that's something that the US office is doing by itself. The UK office would decide for itself whether it wanted to offer rebates or not.
 
Will someone give panasonic canada a kick and get them to offer the rebates and other goodies, I'm seriously tempted to do some cross border shopping.
 
Now that I spent all my money on Nikon DSLR and lenses!! How long does that rebate go to?? I'd better make some quick cash!
 
my new dvx arrived today, the 16th. but the invoice is for the 12th. it is difficult, but i have left the box untouched. should i send it back and reprocess the order to scoop up the extra $200? (sans shipping, of course.)
 
robmyers said:
my new dvx arrived today, the 16th. but the invoice is for the 12th. it is difficult, but i have left the box untouched. should i send it back and reprocess the order to scoop up the extra $200? (sans shipping, of course.)
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You might try and call your re-seller and explain the situation. Maybe (slim chance) they will refund your card $200 to keep the sale. If not, perhaps they could re-code your invoice for the 15th, send you a copy and then you do the rebate by mail (be sure to print up the new $500 rebate form). If not, get an RMA.

But wait theres more- whats to say they wont do a $700 rebate? Maybe, maybe not. Could be wrong, but it sounds like common sense: you don't want any 100As in stock when the 100Bs come in (or else you have to sell the As much cheaper than the rebate difference). -XL1s anyone?

You cant really win this game- if its not a better rebate coming out than its the green-eyed monster that comes out to prowl when better model get released (oh I should have waited and I could have got the new ___cam, boohoo for me).

I got the $300 rebate- so I missed this by about a month. This cam is still a great deal for $3150. :thumbup:
 
i'm seriously considering buying the 100a now with this awesome deal, but still want to think about such a big purchase. what's the deadline on the $500 rebate? and do we have a bottom line with the evs discount?
 
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