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Canon EOS 600D *Aussie Stock* Twin IS Lens Kit $868 JB Hi-Fi Price Match In-Store Only

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Canon EOS 600D *Aussie Stock* Twin IS Lens Kit $868 JB Hi-Fi Price Match In-Store Only
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Hirokuro on 15/03/2012 - 15:12 files.ozbargain.com.au (1544 clicks)
Last edited 16/03/2012 - 19:51 by 1 other user

Update: Patience everyone, you can't expect me to be online all the time. :/ On that note, the receipt has now been uploaded :).

I went down to JB HiFi today to purchase a Canon 600D. I asked the sales clerk if they would price match Kogans $868 and (expecting a no) was told that 'yes as of today we will price match Kogans website despite it being a grey market product - this was in the voice of administration'. She then went on explaining to me the difference between local and grey products as well as the war between Kogan and JB which has led to this outcome occurring.

I am more than happy to upload the receipt however a call to any JB HiFi store should be enough proof that what I say is indeed the truth.

On another note, I understand that 'price matching' isn't a deal however in the case of local vs grey stock, I think it is :)

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  • kylezhou on 15/03/2012 - 15:16

    that's a great bargain!

      • dr_ rusko on 15/03/2012 - 16:58

        a low level camera?
        - what would consider a better entry level slr that is cheaper? (personally i think the 600D is slightly above an entry level slr eg 1100D)
        - or even a mid range slr that is cheaper?

        whoever wanted "great" lenses - would they buy a twin lens kit - probably not - they would buy a body with better lenses (or buy this and sell the lenses and end up better off)

  • JimmyBargain on 15/03/2012 - 15:18
    -2

    back up to $1093

    • Hirokuro on 15/03/2012 - 15:19
      +2

      It's not reflected on the website. You will need to ask a sales clerk to price match Kogan in order to get the deal.

  • djfish31 on 15/03/2012 - 15:26

    Hi Hirokuro, a reciept would be great!
    Good Find!!

    • Hirokuro on 15/03/2012 - 16:16
      -2

      until someone else can confirm, I'll post the reciept once the battery on my DSLR is recharged.

      • dustint on 15/03/2012 - 18:15
        +3

        Surely a phone picture would suffice, I doubt 18mp photo of a receipt would be necessary :P

      • Hirokuro on 16/03/2012 - 19:18
        +1

        Reciept uploaded :)

  • Rumbaar on 15/03/2012 - 15:32
    +1

    Can you at least say which JBHiFi this was at? The poor nature of most of the sales staff at JBHiFi, even if this is an official policy I can imagine it will be a battle at most to honour it.

    I'll be at Greenborough JBHiFi in about an hour, I'll see how I fair.

    • corbz on 15/03/2012 - 18:09

      That's my local JB, let me know how you go.

  • CarbonTwelve on 15/03/2012 - 15:32
    -1

    Pretty sure this doesn't meet the requirements of a 'bargain' as price matching isn't a bargain, given it can change from store to store.

  • NotJustChickenDinner on 15/03/2012 - 15:55
    +1

    doesn't it defeat the purpose of their own grey import

    http://www.jbhifi.com.au/photo/digital-cameras/canon/600d-w-…

    should have got them to match jb direct import

    • Hirokuro on 16/03/2012 - 19:26

      I actually did ask, if I could price match the grey from JB's site however was told no.

  • ESEMCE on 15/03/2012 - 16:15

    I wonder if this is the result of a response by Canon Australia to Nikon Australia's decision to match Grey Import pricing.

    • kylezhou on 15/03/2012 - 16:48

      and do not forget two year warranty.
      I found BingLee has all canon DSLRs with 2 yr warranty from this week.
      Hope JB will do that and match grey.

  • superkieu on 15/03/2012 - 16:22

    how is Canon 600D compared to Canon 550D?

    • bargain_knight on 15/03/2012 - 16:28
      +1

      Almost identical other than it is a newer model and has a flip out screen.

    • CarbonTwelve on 15/03/2012 - 16:29
      +1

      Basically just that the 600D has a flipout screen and inbuilt wireless flash support. Other than that it's the same processor, same sensor, same quality, same features.

  • z00m on 15/03/2012 - 16:57

    600D vs 60D?

    • michael_123 on 15/03/2012 - 17:20

      Obviously the 60D is a better camera. Surely google could of answered that for you though…

      I think of the 1000/1100 and 600D as entry levels, then there is quite a big step up to 60D. Also there is a larger price jump up to the 60D than between 1100 and 600D. If you don't know the features of a DSLR, get this or the 1100. If you are actually gonna use it off full auto, and have a bit of experience, go 60D or higher.

      I also think there is 0 point upgrading from 1000/1100 to this as there just aren't enough differences. Obviously its a little bit better camera but when looking at the dismal resale value of current DSLR + extra outlay to get this, it does not warrant the effort for the slight improvement.

      • thefunkygibbon on 15/03/2012 - 17:29

        I would say though, don't be put of buying a 600D. I recently bought one, It's my first venture in to DSLR, and I could't be happier. It's got a good majority of the features of the more expensive models and at this stage in my venture in to photography I don't need any more bells or whistles.

        At the price point it's very very good.

      • CarbonTwelve on 15/03/2012 - 17:37
        +1

        To me there are quite a lot of differences between the 1100D and the 600D. Better sensor, better image quality, better LCD, better movie mode, along with a number of other differences. If anything it's the differences between 600D and 60D that you'll notice less.

  • t0mbi on 15/03/2012 - 17:01
    -1

    Just rang JB HiFi Mt Gravatt (QLD) He spoke to his bosses and said he can't do it due to it being a grey import site..sigh
    Best he can do is just over $900

    PLEASE post the receipt

    • AMLagonda on 15/03/2012 - 17:38

      they aint gonna do it over the phone lol

    • Smigit on 15/03/2012 - 18:36
      +1

      Theres no guarantee they will budge on the stance. None the less, you are usually far better off going in store to bargain prices. They are more likely to take you seriously if you are there in the flesh.

  • djfish31 on 16/03/2012 - 09:49
    +1

    Any Luck with a receipt?

    • [Deactivated] on 16/03/2012 - 11:47

      Also would like the receipt, thanks!

      • Hirokuro on 16/03/2012 - 19:17
        +1

        Reciept uploaded! Check the main post :D

        Sorry for the delay guys, uni is a bit hectic at the moment ;)

  • leemako on 16/03/2012 - 10:27

    This is $200 more than its predecessor the 550D (with twin lens kit), just purchased the latter so had a quick look at the differences to reassure myself.
    http://www.digitalrev.com/article/canon-eos-600d-vs-550d/ODI…
    In conclusion it pretty much says if your going to be using the movie feature extensively then the 600 is worth it but in essence they are pretty much the same camera.

  • scotty on 16/03/2012 - 16:01

    Since there is no receipt, and as per our deal posting guidelines, price match offers should not be posted against the merchant that gives you the price match but the merchant that gives the lowest price, I have moved the link to Kogan.com.au instead.

    Edit: OP has now uploaded his receipt.

  • andy2 on 16/03/2012 - 16:40
    -2

    Just went JB to enquire about kogan price match and he flat out said there is no such policiy and there is no way they will price match it due to it being imported a item. hmm so go figure

  • Hirokuro on 16/03/2012 - 19:09
    +2

    Chill. I can't be online all the time ;).

    Edit: Reciept Uploaded :)

  • fitr on 17/03/2012 - 14:30

    where u brought it from ? we may just go to same store then

    • Hirokuro on 17/03/2012 - 15:06

      Look at the receipt.

  • [Deactivated] on 18/03/2012 - 14:18

    OK it works :)
    After checking Hirokuro's receipt a few times they matched exactly including the extended warranty.
    I bought a nice Case Logic bag also.

    http://i.imgur.com/2HwAD.jpg

    Thanks dood!
    OzB is telling me I can't vote on this (otherwise obviously rating this deal +++)

  • Paul Atreides on 22/03/2012 - 13:10

    Great! Price matched @ Campbelltown JBHIFI.

    it actually shows $858 on my receipt cos the guy gave me a lens cleaner as well. opted for the 2 yr extended warranty as well :).

    semi-affordable to support australian stock now!

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