wenhan_xue Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 <p>Several days ago I stopped by a local CircuitCity to see what I can snap from them since the store filed Chapter 11 Protection and every thing must go. To my surprise, there were still a couple of new Nikon 17-35 f2.8 lenses available. The price was under $1100. I quickly pull out my plastic to get one. Last night I went back to see if I can get the other one, but it was gone. I want to share this exciting experience with you. So go to your local CircuityCity, you might find a gold there as well.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltflanagan Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 <p>My local CC only had the display model D40 left and it was $20 over the new price at B&H. Whatever.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_king5 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 <p>Last Saturday I went to CC, for another reason, actually. Giant store closing signs everywhere. Huge crowd overwhelming the cashier....</p> <p>Before turning around and walking out, I looked at the camera gear. What remained -- the usual kit zooms, and stuff, was still about 10-20% higher than Adorama/B&H.</p> <p>I can't believe your CC actually carried 2.8 zooms! Nice.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_brown4 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 <p>$1100 for a new 17-35/2.8 is a stunningly good deal. Big congratulations on that!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolaresLarrave Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 CC doesn't liquidate its stock. This is done by a separate company, specialized in this type of sale, which handles the liquidation. They usually overprice the merchandise, then take some percentage off; the result? Items selling at regular market prices, grabbed by people who think they're getting a bargain. Run a google search for "Liquidation sales" and you'll find several articles explaining how this happens. There's one in a website called "Life Hacker" about how this process goes. In the meanwhile, count your blessings and receive my most heartfelt congratulations for having actually found a real bargain there. Take care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 <p>And when they run out of "stock", suddenly more stock will appear.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_v__california_ Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 <p>wenhan xue, where do you live? i just went to two circuit city stores just yesterday afternoon and i had the same observation as the others. even monitors were cheaper at walmart and best buy...................you got a steal, though.<br> but i'm surprised that cc carry those kind of lenses. usually they just carry the kit lenses.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luca_stramare2 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 <p>As per anything in life, a little homework is mandatory in order to state if a bargain is really a bargain. I have the same experience here with factory outlets, mainly in the fashion field. They claim bargain because they offer X% discount on price, but their price is the manufacturer official price, while the street price is significantly lower and sometimes lower than the bargain price.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenhan_xue Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 <p>Ramon, I live in Arlington, VA. Frankly, I was surprised like all of you that I can find high end professional lenses in CC. They regularly carry basic kit. But you never know because anything is possible. From the same store (Bailey Cross in Falls Church, VA), they still have a Canon 5D which is priced at $2,100. I do not why there is no price down on this item. But it's irrlevent. I am not shooting Canon at this point though I am thinking of 5D2</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardens Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 <p>Im suprised they had a 2.8 nikkor there! Lucky you!!!<br> I picked up another sb600 at my circuit city for about $20 less than amazon, so not a huge savings but it was nice.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_R1664876643 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 <p>I picked up the 55-200 vr yesterday for $150 at a CC. While I already have a 80-200ED, I'm really excited to get this lens for a lightweight kit to use with my D80 and the 18-70 I already own,. Maybe they will drop the price even further, but I didn't want to take the chance.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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