70-200 f/2.8 L IS - whats the best price I should be looking for ?

[koti]

Im located in Warsaw/Poland, screw the warranty - Im not paying $2500 for this lens localy.
Where should I look...Hong Kong, The US, whats best price should I be looking at?
Id preffer to buy it somewhere in The US as I have a friend who travels to Colorado Springs often and he can pick it up for me.

[JMWallace]

When there is a rebate going on, you can expect to see used ones go for around $1300 - $1400 USD.

During no rebate times, used will go for around $1400 - $1500.

For new, whether its rebate time or not you will be in range of $1550 - $1800 depending on where you look...and how reputable of a dealer you want to use.

I hope to be picking one up shortly from a rental company that I know takes top notch care of his goods. The lenses stay in circulation for 1 year then are replaced. I'm looking at about $1350 USD for a lens I know has been well taken care of.

[koti]

Thanks for the prices. Looks like it makes sense to get a new one since the price drop on used ones is minimal.

[Rhys]

Have you looked for them in Berlin?

Otherwise I'd say B&H or Adorama but then you have to think about import duty and theft in transit.