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GoPro.com has GoPro HERO9 Black 5K Action Camera w/ 32GB SD Card + 1 Year GoPro Subscription on sale for $349.98. Shipping is free. Thanks SociableFog138
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New GoPro 9 just came out.

Deal only for this week is $50 off the retail price. Includes 1 year of their subscription unlimited cloud storage, free camera replacement, and 50% off accessories. Also includes a 32gb sd card. This is actually a really good deal considering the camera replacement insurance alone is another $50.

https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/came...aster.html

For $50 more they also have a bundle that includes several accessories.

The major changes from the Hero 8 are a front-facing screen (like the DJI), image stabilization now includes horizon stabilization, and it can record up to 5k video (vs. 4k)

I just ordered one and will report back on the real differences.
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I had two hero 7 blacks go "bad" on me and was engaged in a 1.5 year fight with them over replacements on and off, only to find out that two out of three Samsung memory cards I bought off of Amazon as FP slick deals were fakes, and actually what caused my cameras to freeze, crash, fail to give me clear files at random. I felt like an idiot. I was so sure it was GoPro's fault.

Amazon gave me refunds for the cards even tho one was over a year old and I threw them in the trash.

Next memory cards I buy will be directly from Best Buy via price matching to Amazon.

That seems to be the best/safest solution.
Just adding two comments.

First, if you are already a gopro subscriber, they give you an additional discount on the camera. I am not, so I couldn't see what the discount actually was.

When you check out, they break out the subscription cost (49.99) separately from the bundle cost and ask you to acknowledge it. At first, I was confused and thought they were adding this to the total cost, but when I checked out, it wasn't added. I did have to pay tax, and 2-day shipping was free.
Glad they brought back the replaceable lens cover. That's the only thing i don't like about the Hero 8.

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jerleong
09-16-2020 at 11:32 AM.
09-16-2020 at 11:32 AM.
Quote from SociableFog138 :
A few more comments.

Now that I've purchased the camera, and have the "subscription" it looks like all of the accessories are at least 30% off, and two of them are 50% off.

They've changed the battery again. It is not compatible with the 8. Looking at the specs, the 8 battery is 1220mah, and the 9 battery is 1750mah, significantly larger. They are claiming at least 30% more runtime. bummed my old accessories won't work but happy that it is at least for a good reason.
Hi, could you tell us what discount the new Hero 9 battery qualifies for?

Thinking of upgrading from my H4 Black/Silver and I read that you pretty much have to use OEM batteries (unlike previous generations).

Given that I do not need the hand grip or magnetic mount, I would much rather get as many additional batteries to get to the same $399 bundle price (which includes one battery), i.e Would rather have x4 batteries (1 with camera + 3 additional) for $391 assuming 30% discount on batteries than x2 batteries + accessories for $399 with the bundle.
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RowdyReptile
09-16-2020 at 11:35 AM.
09-16-2020 at 11:35 AM.
Quote from iceman157 :
The terms and conditions for this deal are interesting:
"In the event that you cancel your subscription before the end of the initial year term but keep your camera, and in so doing, fall below the threshold for eligibility for this offer, we will reduce any applicable refund owed to you by the full retail price of the camera and reserve the right to charge your payment method for any remaining balance owed to GoPro. There is no free trial period and there will be no pro-rated refunds for cancelled subscriptions"

What does it mean when it comes time to renew? You can't cancel subscription before it ends and your subscription will likely auto-renew...so how do you cancel the 2nd year subscription?
So they're saying that you're paying $50 for the subscription and $300 for a $450 camera.. so if you try to cancel the subscription you'll owe them an extra $100 so you've paid $450 total.

If you change your mind and want to return the camera, you're still stuck with the subscription, so you'd only get $300 back.

So if it auto-renews and you're charged $50 for year 2, I would think you could then cancel at the start of year 2, and get almost all of your second $50 back (pro-rated for whatever time you had it.)
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09-16-2020 at 11:36 AM.
09-16-2020 at 11:36 AM.
This seems like a good deal and I am happy covid kept me from buying an 8 - nowhere to go!

So, it seems like the 1 year sub protects at least my gopro 5 black and that is an added plus... but my question is around the tax discussion... For someone that has already purchased the sub is it cheaper (overall) to buy the handle, clip, and spare battery after?

It's not clear to me if those three come out to $42 with
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09-16-2020 at 11:36 AM.
09-16-2020 at 11:36 AM.
What does subscription mean here? Is there some sort of gotcha here that after a free year of subscription you end up paying the same amount equivalent to $449?
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09-16-2020 at 11:39 AM.
09-16-2020 at 11:39 AM.
Quote from iceman157 :
The terms and conditions for this deal are interesting:
"In the event that you cancel your subscription before the end of the initial year term but keep your camera, and in so doing, fall below the threshold for eligibility for this offer, we will reduce any applicable refund owed to you by the full retail price of the camera and reserve the right to charge your payment method for any remaining balance owed to GoPro. There is no free trial period and there will be no pro-rated refunds for cancelled subscriptions"

What does it mean when it comes time to renew? You can't cancel subscription before it ends and your subscription will likely auto-renew...so how do you cancel the 2nd year subscription?
What if you use 1 time credit card # to purchase this? They can't recharge that card... laugh out loud
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09-16-2020 at 11:41 AM.
09-16-2020 at 11:41 AM.
Quote from jerleong :
Hi, could you tell us what discount the new Hero 9 battery qualifies for?

Thinking of upgrading from my H4 Black/Silver and I read that you pretty much have to use OEM batteries (unlike previous generations).

Given that I do not need the hand grip or magnetic mount, I would much rather get as many additional batteries to get to the same $399 bundle price (which includes one battery), i.e Would rather have x4 batteries (1 with camera + 3 additional) for $391 assuming 30% discount on batteries than x2 batteries + accessories for $399 with the bundle.
Right, I'm trying to see if the bundle is worth it.
  • $30 handler
  • $20 battery
  • $25 magnetic swivel clip

It's roughly getting one of those accessories free if you'd buy the other two. Although if they're all 30% off with subscription, then you're looking at only $52.50 to buy them all later.. you're better off NOT buying the bundle unless those are the exact accessories you'd want.

Either way, I'd want the
$50 dual battery charger [gopro.com] which comes with one battery, so I'm not sure I need the 3rd, but it'd be nice.
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09-16-2020 at 11:44 AM.
09-16-2020 at 11:44 AM.
GoPro has the best video production team when it comes to marketing their new products even when they're not groundbreaking. They're right up there with Apple.

That being said I recently hopped on that osmo action deal for $200 and for my needs the GoPro 8 won't be necessary especially with accessories getting cheaper for the older osmo action that still produces quality content
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09-16-2020 at 11:46 AM.
09-16-2020 at 11:46 AM.
Quote from duijver :
This seems like a good deal and I am happy covid kept me from buying an 8 - nowhere to go!

So, it seems like the 1 year sub protects at least my gopro 5 black and that is an added plus... but my question is around the tax discussion... For someone that has already purchased the sub is it cheaper (overall) to buy the handle, clip, and spare battery after?

It's not clear to me if those three come out to $42 with
When I'm browsing the accessories, most of the GoPro-branded ones say
SAVE 30% WHEN YOU SUBSCRIBE TO GOPRO
but the "Casey" cases do not.

Ooh, The Handler [gopro.com] grip does not say that. It says BEST SELLER instead. The Suction Cup [gopro.com] and Magnetic Swivel Clip [gopro.com]
don't say it either. Hmm.. we'll need a subscriber to confirm what items are discounted.
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09-16-2020 at 11:47 AM.
09-16-2020 at 11:47 AM.
Quote from SociableFog138 :
New GoPro 9 just came out.

Deal only for this week is $50 off the retail price. Includes 1 year of their subscription unlimited cloud storage, free camera replacement, and 50% off accessories. Also includes a 32gb sd card. This is actually a really good deal considering the camera replacement insurance alone is another $50.
OP says "deal only for this week".. do you have confirmation of that? Or what accessories are 50% off?
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09-16-2020 at 11:51 AM.
09-16-2020 at 11:51 AM.
Been waiting for the 9, thank you so much for posting. Just in time for my Oct 5th white water rafting trip!
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09-16-2020 at 11:54 AM.
09-16-2020 at 11:54 AM.
Quote from RowdyReptile :
Right, I'm trying to see if the bundle is worth it.
  • $30 handler
  • $20 battery
  • $25 magnetic swivel clip

It's roughly getting one of those accessories free if you'd buy the other two. Although if they're all 30% off with subscription, then you're looking at only $52.50 to buy them all later.. you're better off NOT buying the bundle unless those are the exact accessories you'd want.

Either way, I'd want the
$50 dual battery charger [gopro.com] which comes with one battery, so I'm not sure I need the 3rd, but it'd be nice.
Math checks out. Cheers

But you're right, I completely forgot that all my chargers for the H4 will not work. I think I'll be pretty set with 2 batteries and a charger for $385 for the time being, and *hopefully* the aftermarket/third party is able to crack it and make decent batteries for the H9. I doubt it, but one can hope.
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09-16-2020 at 12:02 PM.
09-16-2020 at 12:02 PM.
Quote from jerleong :
Math checks out. Cheers

But you're right, I completely forgot that all my chargers for the H4 will not work. I think I'll be pretty set with 2 batteries and a charger for $385 for the time being, and *hopefully* the aftermarket/third party is able to crack it and make decent batteries for the H9. I doubt it, but one can hope.
I just bit without the bundle.

The price ended up being $390 (vs $399) for :

Hero 9 Black
32 GB SD
1 year sub
Hero 9 battery
Mag clip
Camera sleeve + lanyard ($1 cheaper than the stick.. but I have like 5 of these already from years of go pro use)

Plus, tax was also under $40!

Anyone have any experience with the H8 sleeve? I feel like my 5 got beat up a lot from drops and falls...
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09-16-2020 at 12:07 PM.
09-16-2020 at 12:07 PM.
Can you livestream with this?
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09-16-2020 at 12:10 PM.
09-16-2020 at 12:10 PM.
Great. Bought Hero8 51 days ago at Best Buy thinking Hero9 wont be out for a few more months. Elite Plus member, and return period ended 6 days ago. At least. Best Buy pricematched itself, since the next day after the purchase Hero8 went on sale for 50$ less. Did have to call a few times and waited two weeks. Ended up getting Hero8 and battery charger for 350$ total. Bummer. Extended battery life will be missed. Will wait for Hero10. Repped.

BTW, get a monthly subscription for 4.99$ a month. Thats what I did.
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09-16-2020 at 12:11 PM.
09-16-2020 at 12:11 PM.
My GoPro Hero 4 just died ( won't turn on or charge ) on me.. to upgrade or wait?
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