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Sony Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras: Up $500 Off w/ Trade-In: a7III $1298, a7C

& More + Free S/H

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$1,798

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Update: This popular deal is still available. Also price drop on few models.

BuyDig offers Up to $500 Off select Sony Full Frame Cameras & Lenses when you Trade-In Any Working Interchangeable Camera or Lens using the instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Senior Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Example offers (noted prices are after trade-in credit is applied when filling out this form):Offer Details:
  • Trade-in value is dependent on the camera you purchase; regardless of which lens or camera you trade-in.
  • In addition to the trade-in credit, BuyDig will appraise the value of the traded-in camera / lens and credit that amount back to your method of payment on top of the (up to $500 off) trade-in discount applied to the purchase of the new camera.
Trade-In Instructions:
  • There are two options to receive your trade-in value.
    • Option #1:
      1. Click here and fill out the form
        • If you have purchased a camera or lens from BuyDig in the past and would like to trade it in, please enter your order number in the field labeled "Order Number for Equipment You Are Trading In" and you will be instantly eligible for the trade-in bonus.
      2. Within 1 to 2 business days, BuyDig will provide a minimum and maximum value for the equipment you indicated on the form that you would like to trade in.
      3. If you accept BuyDig's offer, reply with your approval.
      4. BuyDig will then email you a prepaid FedEx shipping label to send your trade-in equipment to BuyDig.
      5. Place your order for your new eligible Full Frame Sony Camera or Lens. Once BuyDig receives and inspects your trade-in, BuyDig will refund your purchase in the amount of the appraised trade-in value PLUS the amount of the Sony trade-in bonus offer.
    • Option #2:
      • You do not need to wait for an equipment appraisal prior to making a purchase.
      • Simply order an eligible Sony camera / lens / camcorder from BuyDig today and proceed with the trade-in process (steps 1-5 above).
      • Once your trade-in is processed, BuyDig will refund your order in the amount of your trade-in bonus + appraisal value of your trade-in equipment.
BH Photo Video also offers Up to $500 Off select Sony Full Frame Cameras & Lenses when you Trade-In Any Working Interchangeable Camera or Lens using the instructions below. Shipping is free.

Example offers (noted prices are after trade-in credit is applied when filling out this form):Adorama also offers Up to $500 Off select Sony Full Frame Cameras & Lenses when you Trade-In Any Working Interchangeable Camera or Lens using the instructions below. Shipping is free.

Example offers (noted prices are after trade-in credit is applied when filling out this form):

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid through January 1, 2023 while supplies last.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.

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Written by iconian | Staff
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Update: This popular deal is still available. Also price drop on few models.

BuyDig offers Up to $500 Off select Sony Full Frame Cameras & Lenses when you Trade-In Any Working Interchangeable Camera or Lens using the instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Senior Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Example offers (noted prices are after trade-in credit is applied when filling out this form):Offer Details:
  • Trade-in value is dependent on the camera you purchase; regardless of which lens or camera you trade-in.
  • In addition to the trade-in credit, BuyDig will appraise the value of the traded-in camera / lens and credit that amount back to your method of payment on top of the (up to $500 off) trade-in discount applied to the purchase of the new camera.
Trade-In Instructions:
  • There are two options to receive your trade-in value.
    • Option #1:
      1. Click here and fill out the form
        • If you have purchased a camera or lens from BuyDig in the past and would like to trade it in, please enter your order number in the field labeled "Order Number for Equipment You Are Trading In" and you will be instantly eligible for the trade-in bonus.
      2. Within 1 to 2 business days, BuyDig will provide a minimum and maximum value for the equipment you indicated on the form that you would like to trade in.
      3. If you accept BuyDig's offer, reply with your approval.
      4. BuyDig will then email you a prepaid FedEx shipping label to send your trade-in equipment to BuyDig.
      5. Place your order for your new eligible Full Frame Sony Camera or Lens. Once BuyDig receives and inspects your trade-in, BuyDig will refund your purchase in the amount of the appraised trade-in value PLUS the amount of the Sony trade-in bonus offer.
    • Option #2:
      • You do not need to wait for an equipment appraisal prior to making a purchase.
      • Simply order an eligible Sony camera / lens / camcorder from BuyDig today and proceed with the trade-in process (steps 1-5 above).
      • Once your trade-in is processed, BuyDig will refund your order in the amount of your trade-in bonus + appraisal value of your trade-in equipment.
BH Photo Video also offers Up to $500 Off select Sony Full Frame Cameras & Lenses when you Trade-In Any Working Interchangeable Camera or Lens using the instructions below. Shipping is free.

Example offers (noted prices are after trade-in credit is applied when filling out this form):Adorama also offers Up to $500 Off select Sony Full Frame Cameras & Lenses when you Trade-In Any Working Interchangeable Camera or Lens using the instructions below. Shipping is free.

Example offers (noted prices are after trade-in credit is applied when filling out this form):

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid through January 1, 2023 while supplies last.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.

Original Post

Written by iconian | Staff

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Macarena
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This is nice!
I just grabbed https://www.buydig.com/shop/produ...Lens-Black for $8 and uploaded th order # and 30 minutes later got my coupon....
LavenderGalley4948
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Several options.

1. You can buy any cheap camera accessory from buydig and user that order number to submit a trade-in form. They will send you an email coupon for about $300 that is good towards a new purchase of sony mirrorless camera.

2. You can submit trade-in form for your existing camera equipment (camera or lens or accessories), they will respond with their offer plus an email coupon for about $300 that is good towards a new purchase of sony mirrorless camera.

3. You can buy sony mirrorless camera at full price, then submit trade-in form with either of above option. They will refund the trade-in value plus the bonus of about $300 on the purchase you already made.

Once you submit the trade-in form and they provide their offer, there is a process to ship your equipment, evaluate the condition you initially mentioned in the form etc to confirm the final offer price.
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BHphoto edu, A7C $1418, A73 $1498, A74 $2248, seems almost the same if paying by their credit card.

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Looks like Adorama has the same Sony Trade-in promotion

https://www.adorama.com/g/sony-trade-up
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Quote from jamesxu98918 :
does it mean I have to place an order first, then I could know how much trade in value I have?

No, you can do the trade-in first and get the trade in value offer and know the value of your trade-in. If your trade-in item is not purchased from Buydig, then you will need to send in your trade in equipment to Buydig first before they can give you the Sony bonus amount (extra $50 to $500 depend on what Sony camera/lens you purchase). You can place your order BEFORE they receive and inspect your trade in or AFTER base on the OP steps.

I think this must be some kind of Sony promotional rules that apply to all sellers that has this promotion (like BHphoto and Adorama).


The official rule from Sony stated....

Participating Sony Authorized Dealers will add a discount as specified herein to consumers who trade-in one (1) interchangeable lens camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) or lens to purchase one (1) select new models listed herein, usable at the time of Final Checkout or at the cash register.
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The traded-in/used product must be surrendered at time of trade-in (for e-commerce execution, physical receipt by the dealer or notification from carrier is considered an act of surrender).



So based on that, I assume that mean if the item is not purchased from Buydig, they will need to receive the trade-in item first to satisfy the "surrendered at time of trade-in" rule from Sony? But if the trade-in item is purchased from Buydig, then that item is already considered surrendered for trade-in so Buydig don't need to received the item first before giving you the extra trade-in bonus(?)
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Quote from jamesxu98918 :
does it mean I have to place an order first, then I could know how much trade in value I have?
Several options.

1. You can buy any cheap camera accessory from buydig and user that order number to submit a trade-in form. They will send you an email coupon for about $300 that is good towards a new purchase of sony mirrorless camera.

2. You can submit trade-in form for your existing camera equipment (camera or lens or accessories), they will respond with their offer plus an email coupon for about $300 that is good towards a new purchase of sony mirrorless camera.

3. You can buy sony mirrorless camera at full price, then submit trade-in form with either of above option. They will refund the trade-in value plus the bonus of about $300 on the purchase you already made.

Once you submit the trade-in form and they provide their offer, there is a process to ship your equipment, evaluate the condition you initially mentioned in the form etc to confirm the final offer price.
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Be careful with this; Sony is also running a promotion right now discounting all lenses and bodies for almost the same amounts. So your "savings" can get zeroed out if you're not careful. Same for those of us who have B&H EDU + Payboo for greater discounts overall.

You can probably also stack a bulk purchase rebate, when buying two or more lenses: https://alphauniverse.com/lenspromo/

As everyone knows/should know, Buydig are the queens of marking things up to recover their profit margins.

If you do this at all, go with Adorama instead. And use their Edge card for an additional 5% off.
Last edited by amax November 20, 2022 at 10:22 AM.
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Quote from LavenderGalley4948 :
Several options.

1. You can buy any cheap camera accessory from buydig and user that order number to submit a trade-in form. They will send you an email coupon for about $300 that is good towards a new purchase of sony mirrorless camera.

2. You can submit trade-in form for your existing camera equipment (camera or lens or accessories), they will respond with their offer plus an email coupon for about $300 that is good towards a new purchase of sony mirrorless camera.

3. You can buy sony mirrorless camera at full price, then submit trade-in form with either of above option. They will refund the trade-in value plus the bonus of about $300 on the purchase you already made.

Once you submit the trade-in form and they provide their offer, there is a process to ship your equipment, evaluate the condition you initially mentioned in the form etc to confirm the final offer price.

Correction, the coupon is not about $300 but the value is $50 to $500 based on what you try to buy.

Here's the list of items and discount
https://www.buydig.com/shop/featu...y-Trade-Up

For example, using coupon to buy Sony E 11mm F1.8 APS-C Prime lens would have $50 discount. And many other Sony lens would get $100 discount.
Sony A7S III would get $500 discount, etc.
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Quote from amax :
Be careful with this; Sony is also running a promotion right now discounting all lenses and bodies for almost the same amounts. So your "savings" can get zeroed out if you're not careful. Same for those of us who have B&H EDU + Payboo for greater discounts overall.

You can probably also stack a bulk purchase rebate, when buying two or more lenses: https://alphauniverse.com/lenspromo/

As everyone knows/should know, Buydig are the queens of marking things up to recover their profit margins.

If you do this at all, go with Adorama instead. And use their Edge card for an additional 5% off.
A quick google search, many people in various threads said this kind of trade-in deal happen often and this Black Friday trade-in deal is about the same as those happen rest of the year. Meaning this BF deal is nothing special in term of not really better than similar trade-in deal happen rest of the year.

And as you and other point out, certain bundle deal or EDU price may get you pretty close to this trade-in discount. That's why this trade-in deal usually exclude bundle deal.

For example, B&H has a7IV bundle deal with a retail price $250 Sony mic the same price as just the camera. So $300 off is just $50 saving if you going to spend $250 on the Sony mic anyway. And Trade-in discount in B&H doesn't work with any bundle deals.
Last edited by MozartA November 20, 2022 at 12:39 PM.
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Quote from Macarena :
This is nice!
I just grabbed https://www.buydig.com/shop/produ...Lens-Black for $8 and uploaded th order # and 30 minutes later got my coupon....
And this is why I always say... the best deals are always found in the comments!!

It actually worked!!! Nice little hack!! worshipworship

Thanks. Repped!!! ApplauseApplause

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This may be off topic but are there any good deals on trade ins for the a7rii? Mine is in great condition. I want to upgrade to an a7IV or a7sIII.
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Is anybody else get multiple mobile app notifications for the same deal recently? Pretty annoying if you ask me!
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Do not be tricked by their trade-in. Your device will be quoted worthless.
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Quote from radars :
Do not be tricked by their trade-in. Your device will be quoted worthless.
Yup this guy is right. They will appraise your gear so low its laughable. Better to sell used market and use that money towards a new purchase. Better yet if you have a BHphoto edu acct
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cixitom
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Can this combine with edu discount?
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Quote from Macarena :
This is nice!
I just grabbed https://www.buydig.com/shop/produ...Lens-Black [buydig.com] for $8 and uploaded th order # and 30 minutes later got my coupon....
This worked for me as well. Thanks!
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tamujun
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Quote from Macarena :
This is nice!
I just grabbed https://www.buydig.com/shop/produ...Lens-Black for $8 and uploaded th order # and 30 minutes later got my coupon....
Thanks for the tip, grabbed one too! Got coupon within 30 min!

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Quote from Macarena :
This is nice!
I just grabbed https://www.buydig.com/shop/produ...Lens-Black for $8 and uploaded th order # and 30 minutes later got my coupon....
Thanks for the tip. Worked for me too.

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