Nikon prices continue to rise on low inventory, rebates unlikely to be extended

• 13 years ago
• Categories: Deals
• Tags: Nikon price increase, Nikon Rebates

Canon reported a drop in their profit for Q1 and lowered their sales forecast. Expect similar results from Nikon when they publish their financial results on May 12, 2011 @3:00pm Japanese time.

Nikon prices continue to rise in the US while inventory continues to dry up (see previous price checks on March 23rd and March 15th):

Nikon D300s body only

• B&H: $1599 (was $1529.95 on March 15th)
• Adorama: 1699.95 (was $1599.00 on March 15th)
• Amazon: $1699.95 (was $1449.00 on March 15th)

Nikon D700 body only is currently out of stock at B&H, Adorama, Amazon and J&R. The prices are:

• B&H $2699.95 out of stock (unchanged)
• Adorama: $2699.95 out of stock (was $2599.00 on March 15th)
• Amazon: $2658.95 (was $2399.95 on March 15th)

Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VRII lens

• B&H: $2449.95 out of stock (already out of stock, was $2299.00 on March 15th)
• Adorama 2449.95 out of stock (was $2399.95 on March 15th)
• Amazon: $2849.95 (was 2119.95 on March 15th)

Nikon 14-24 f/2.8 lens is also out of stock at most stores:

• B&H: $1999.95 out of stock (was $1799.95 on March 15th)
• Adorama: $1999.95 out of stock (was $1,829.95 on March 15th)
• Amazon: $1999.95 (was $1,789.00 on March 15th)

The latest Nikon instant rebates will be expiring on April 30th in the US and the rumor is that they will not be extended: