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How often does Canon restock their refurbished stock?

Started Dec 26, 2015 | Discussions
RS22 New Member • Posts: 24
How often does Canon restock their refurbished stock?

I'm looking to pick up an EF-S 24mm STM, and the price of a refurbished one is significantly better (at the moment) than a new one. It's been out of stock since late November, and I'm getting tired of waiting, as I've got some projects I want to do with it. Does anyone have any experience with how long it takes Canon to restock their refurbished selection? $40 isn't a big difference (that's the price difference between refurb and new), however I am losing patience.

I'd love any insight you all may have!
Thanks

Reuben

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Canon EOS 550D Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
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Jonathan Brady
Jonathan Brady Veteran Member • Posts: 6,725
Re: How often does Canon restock their refurbished stock?
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RS22 wrote:

I'm looking to pick up an EF-S 24mm STM, and the price of a refurbished one is significantly better (at the moment) than a new one. It's been out of stock since late November, and I'm getting tired of waiting, as I've got some projects I want to do with it. Does anyone have any experience with how long it takes Canon to restock their refurbished selection? $40 isn't a big difference (that's the price difference between refurb and new), however I am losing patience.

I'd love any insight you all may have!
Thanks

Reuben

Actually, it was just restocked the other day, and at an additional 15% off (their current sale).  I wouldn't expect it to be restocked again before the sale ends though.  They usually just restock once during a refurb sales period.

What I'd recommend is signing up for notifications via CanonPriceWatch.com.  Click here and then click "notify" on that page.  Then, edit the notification to just the refurb and set your price that you're willing to pay.  When it comes in stock at or below that price, you'll receive an email.  Be ready to pull the trigger the minute you get the email.

Like I said, it'll probably be a while before it's back in stock, and probably even longer before it's in stock during a sale.

CameraCarl Veteran Member • Posts: 9,204
Re: How often does Canon restock their refurbished stock?

The refurb store is mostly a matter of luck; depending on what is being returned from retailers and wherever else the refurbs come from.  I've been looking for a 24-70 II which has been out of stock for months.  Other L lenses sell out in minutes.  Perhaps there will be some more stock soon as buyers return items purchased/received for Christmas... or perhaps not.

(unknown member) Forum Pro • Posts: 11,521
Re: How often does Canon restock their refurbished stock?
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RS22 wrote:

I'm looking to pick up an EF-S 24mm STM, and the price of a refurbished one is significantly better (at the moment) than a new one.

no offense but it's what? 129 USD with free shipping brand new?

is it really worth the effort waiting for months for a refurbished one?

if you really need it .. get it.  you're probably spending more time looking for refurbished then the difference in price.

Mike Contributing Member • Posts: 783
Re: How often does Canon restock their refurbished stock?

Well, thinking about it, Canon can't have a "refurbished" lens...unless they have something to work with...  They need a lens...to refurbish, so until they receive one from their many locations, they are out of stock.  Could be a day, could be 6 months.

Mike

Jonathan Brady
Jonathan Brady Veteran Member • Posts: 6,725
Re: How often does Canon restock their refurbished stock?

Well, thinking about it, Canon can't have a "refurbished" lens...unless they have something to work with...  They need a lens...to refurbish, so until they receive one from their many locations, they are out of stock.  Could be a day, could be 6 months.

Mike

They also do them in batches (at least that's what a rep told me over the phone). So just because they get one back doesn't mean anything. They let them pile up and then knock out a lot of them at once (makes sense to me).

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