A reader sent me a link to a Reddit discussion, where a member claimed that a Nikon rep has confirmed a new price increase is coming to the US in June:
“Went to a demo day and met a Nikon Rep. was told if there’s gear I want at the current price buy before June as that’s when potential increases will take effect.”
I cannot confirm this rumor, but I know that the new rebates introduced yesterday were intended to include a wider range of lenses. However, Nikon apparently cut back the list (and, presumably, the rebate amounts) at the last moment. The new rebates are set to expire on June 1st.
New rebates (Sofortrabatt) will start in Europe on May 2nd (check Foto Erhardt and WEX Photo for updates):