Scott P.
Truly a fantastic purchasing experience.
I've purchased new and used Canon equipment before but this is my first gray market experience. After reading reviews on trusted photography websites I decided to purchase an amazing bundle at Deals All Year. I ordered a bundle that included a Canon 5D iv, a Canon battery grip, and a Canon 600EX II-RT Speedlite. I ordered it on a Friday night and on Monday I received a call where they explained to me what I was purchasing was gray market and they offered to sell me an in-house warranty. I politely declined without any hassle or bother and later that day my bundle was shipped. It took a few days to cross the entire continent (NJ to CA coast) but I expected that and was in no rush. My order arrived today and was in perfect order. The outer box was a little dented thanks to UPS but the contents and their packaging were perfect. First, the camera. It was new and unwrapped. It came with a Canon 5D iv strap, two cords that both work, a genuine canon battery and charger, and the eyepiece. I was able to register it with Canon USA with no issues. It had zero shutter activations (confirmed with 3rd party software) and the camera works flawlessly. Second, the battery grip is the genuine Canon grip for the 5D iv and it was registered with Canon and works perfectly. Third, the Speedlite is the genuine article, flawless, and registered with no issues. I had some concern ordering from Deals All Year but decided to take the plunge and I'm very happy I did. I know I got a great deal on this camera and the add-ons for much less money than if I had ordered from the other big-name online retailers. I've owned nothing but Canon equipment and have never had any issues whatsoever and I don't expect issues with this purchase. Just expect a phone call and a sales offer to purchase a non-Canon warranty. The gentleman who talked with me was super-kind and politely explained the gray market and the options. Again, because I have never had any issues through the years with anything made by Canon I declined the offer. This was my first experience with them and I would not hesitate to do it again for an instant.


