I have been reading on sites like slickdeals that the refurbs are good from canon, and they are a good deal cheaper. I plan on getting a camera here in the next month or two. Here is my dillemma lol.
The t3i with 18-55mm lens would be 543 before tax with 20% off canon loyalty program.
The t2i with 18-55mm lens would be 457 before tax with 20% off canon loyalty program.
So for 100$ difference, and probably a couple hundred off of retail, is it worth it to get the refurb? I have never bought one before and definately not a camera refurb unit. Do parts in DSLRs wear out. Would buying a refurb effectively lower the life expectancy of it. I have always read that refurbs could actually be a bit better because they have been looked over twice and that they are sold be be "as good as new". I just wonder if it is like gambling buying a refurb. Otherwise, 543 for the t3i was in the ballpark of the t2i on sale with a lens. Basically, would I be better off waiting and buying the t2i new for 500 or even if the t3i is that much better, just wait till that drops to around 600 on a good deal from slickdeals.
The t3i with 18-55mm lens would be 543 before tax with 20% off canon loyalty program.
The t2i with 18-55mm lens would be 457 before tax with 20% off canon loyalty program.
So for 100$ difference, and probably a couple hundred off of retail, is it worth it to get the refurb? I have never bought one before and definately not a camera refurb unit. Do parts in DSLRs wear out. Would buying a refurb effectively lower the life expectancy of it. I have always read that refurbs could actually be a bit better because they have been looked over twice and that they are sold be be "as good as new". I just wonder if it is like gambling buying a refurb. Otherwise, 543 for the t3i was in the ballpark of the t2i on sale with a lens. Basically, would I be better off waiting and buying the t2i new for 500 or even if the t3i is that much better, just wait till that drops to around 600 on a good deal from slickdeals.