Thardy
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Well said, tovarich
Nikon - RIP
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Well said, tovarich
rbsinto
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Well...I guess you showed them.
We're really gonna miss you.
Don't let the door hit you on the ass on your way out.
Boris Stupak
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Big senses of entitlement. The world owes everyone "protection" against your own decisions.
Personally, I never make advance orders or buy the first releases of any camera/electronic item. It's not life or death to have the "newest" instantly, that also stems from a bizarre sense of entitlement.
Who are these people who camp out waiting to get the "first" iPhones or gadgets? Insanity. Advanced adolescence.
Personally, I never make advance orders or buy the first releases of any camera/electronic item. It's not life or death to have the "newest" instantly, that also stems from a bizarre sense of entitlement.
Who are these people who camp out waiting to get the "first" iPhones or gadgets? Insanity. Advanced adolescence.
jarski
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early adopters are always screwed, by the companies (price drops, immature software etc.) and later adopters (lower prices and mature software).
Late adopters are always screwed by being behind, and not having warranties.
No one wins! 🙂
No one wins! 🙂
maddoc
... likes film again.
It is a clever move by the companies to let people pay a premium price to become beta-tester for a high-tech product that becomes obsolete quickly... 🙂
AusDLK
Famous Photographer
Okay, okay. Uncle! Uncle!
Let's close this thread.
Let's close this thread.
Frontman
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"Let the buyer beware" is one of the oldest sayings in existence.
I bought a new Jeep Rubicon some years ago, and I paid the sticker price for it ($30,000). Not a week later Jeep began advertising a $2500 rebate for Wrangler models. I didn't complain, or ask for any part of the rebate. I agreed to the price I paid for the Jeep the moment I handed over my money.
I see no logic in the OP's complaint. He thought the price he paid was fair when he bought the camera, otherwise he would have bought something else. Nikon was under no obligation whatsoever to offer compensation for items sold before the rebate was enacted, and for the OP to complain that they didn't is nothing short of childish.
Should I demand some sort of refund for my old D300 when the price for new D300 cameras was reduced by 40%? Of course not. Digital cameras depreciate at a frightful rate, as anyone who has been shooting one for 6 months or more would know.
Nikon's response might have been better or more polite, but they were probably more than a little surprised, and possibly even annoyed at such a query.
As for Nikon caring only about their "bottom line", of course they do. A strong bottom line is necessary for them to meet their obligations, to create and develop, and to increase their business. Increasing their business allows them to hire more people, buy more materials, and produce more of the things you and I want to have. The suppliers spend the money Nikon pays them to pay their own staff, who spend their money buying products or services that your own employer may provide, which indirectly benefits you.
Companies which earn a strong profit don't pay it all to their executives, or stuff it into a mattress, the money is invested in other ventures which also indirectly benefits you and I.
When you buy and pay for something, that's it, unless there is a problem with the product you bought. Buyers have just as much responsibility in a transaction as sellers do.
I bought a new Jeep Rubicon some years ago, and I paid the sticker price for it ($30,000). Not a week later Jeep began advertising a $2500 rebate for Wrangler models. I didn't complain, or ask for any part of the rebate. I agreed to the price I paid for the Jeep the moment I handed over my money.
I see no logic in the OP's complaint. He thought the price he paid was fair when he bought the camera, otherwise he would have bought something else. Nikon was under no obligation whatsoever to offer compensation for items sold before the rebate was enacted, and for the OP to complain that they didn't is nothing short of childish.
Should I demand some sort of refund for my old D300 when the price for new D300 cameras was reduced by 40%? Of course not. Digital cameras depreciate at a frightful rate, as anyone who has been shooting one for 6 months or more would know.
Nikon's response might have been better or more polite, but they were probably more than a little surprised, and possibly even annoyed at such a query.
As for Nikon caring only about their "bottom line", of course they do. A strong bottom line is necessary for them to meet their obligations, to create and develop, and to increase their business. Increasing their business allows them to hire more people, buy more materials, and produce more of the things you and I want to have. The suppliers spend the money Nikon pays them to pay their own staff, who spend their money buying products or services that your own employer may provide, which indirectly benefits you.
Companies which earn a strong profit don't pay it all to their executives, or stuff it into a mattress, the money is invested in other ventures which also indirectly benefits you and I.
When you buy and pay for something, that's it, unless there is a problem with the product you bought. Buyers have just as much responsibility in a transaction as sellers do.
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
Apparently there was something along these lines, if this website is legit:
http://photographylife.com/nikon-d800-200-off-nikon-d600-kit-700-off
jarski
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hope we dont get another, "SONY, RIP". when A99 drop too.
but guess am just jealous, I'd love to be early adopter too 😉
but guess am just jealous, I'd love to be early adopter too 😉
Timmy P
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Down here in (very sunny) Oz we don't even get rebates. If we do, they're horrible things like pay $800 over market rate and get $200 back if you spend $4500 on a camera and a lens. Which are almost never in stock together.
Should I be outraged that I paid $3500 for a D800, when the D600 came out a few months later for $1000 less and was a much more suitable camera? I think it's a bit crazy to dump all your gear because you missed out on a rebate most of everyone in the rest of the world never got access too. Also, even with our sales tax I still paid $200 more than you guys did despite our dollar being worth more. Go figure.
Have you tried sending them a snail mail letter to their HQ or the like and seeing their response? Or posting on their facebook page? Perhaps you will receive the response you're after. But as others have said, if this rebate was offered over a month after your purchase, it's simply a matter of bad luck.
If you're dumping a 24mm f1.4 though, send me a pm huh 😉
Should I be outraged that I paid $3500 for a D800, when the D600 came out a few months later for $1000 less and was a much more suitable camera? I think it's a bit crazy to dump all your gear because you missed out on a rebate most of everyone in the rest of the world never got access too. Also, even with our sales tax I still paid $200 more than you guys did despite our dollar being worth more. Go figure.
Have you tried sending them a snail mail letter to their HQ or the like and seeing their response? Or posting on their facebook page? Perhaps you will receive the response you're after. But as others have said, if this rebate was offered over a month after your purchase, it's simply a matter of bad luck.
If you're dumping a 24mm f1.4 though, send me a pm huh 😉
Bill58
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A long time ago when I had a part time retail job, I'd tell customers an (unadvertised) sale was coming soon. I guess it was a way to retaliate against oppressive mgmt. but the customers loved it.
Peter_wrote:
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Sorry! for my former post. maybe i projected certain negative tendencies of nowadays society too much on the threadstarter, whom i don't know personally.
i hope you enjoy your new sony.
cheers,
peter
i hope you enjoy your new sony.
cheers,
peter
Sorry Dave that you had to endure the insulting emails.
This actually reflects on the beauty of the free market. Customers can choose to go with one brand over another for whatever reason they desire, and they have plenty of options in today's marketplace. Competition is a great thing. 🙂
What's interesting here is that there are other industries where identical items are sold for wildly varying prices all the time, and it's accepted practice. For example, when you fly, you might find the other hundred or so people on the plane all paid significantly different amounts for their tickets for exactly the same level of service.
This actually reflects on the beauty of the free market. Customers can choose to go with one brand over another for whatever reason they desire, and they have plenty of options in today's marketplace. Competition is a great thing. 🙂
What's interesting here is that there are other industries where identical items are sold for wildly varying prices all the time, and it's accepted practice. For example, when you fly, you might find the other hundred or so people on the plane all paid significantly different amounts for their tickets for exactly the same level of service.
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