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    Re: Epson R2880 versus 3800

    Good news for you. Epson just announced an extension of the $200 rebate on the 3800. This brings the price of a new unit down to about the same as the refurb. I don't see any reason to chance a refurb as long as the rebate is in effect.

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    Re: Epson R2880 versus 3800

    I've seen that in a couple of places other than the Epson Website? I can get the 3800 for less from B&H and even less from a place called Atlex.com. I'm going to give Epson a call soon to confirm that the $200 rebate has been extended till March 31st and to see if they can match the places I just mentioned. Has anyone purchased a printer from Atlex?

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    Re: Epson R2880 versus 3800

    I just talked with a sales person at Epson and they said that the rebate on the 3800 ended on January 31st and has not been extended. I find that a bit confusing. I contacted Atlex with respect to the rebate and am waiting to hear back from them.

    Scott

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    Re: Epson R2880 versus 3800

    Odd, I got the info in an email from this company. You could call them or wait a few days. Until they release the rebate details and coupon, it's not official, so I'm guessing the sales person didn't find it in the database.

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    Re: Epson R2880 versus 3800

    Quote Originally Posted by BarryS View Post
    Odd, I got the info in an email from this company. You could call them or wait a few days. Until they release the rebate details and coupon, it's not official, so I'm guessing the sales person didn't find it in the database.
    I saw that one too. Have you had any experience with that company? I'm going to sit tight for a while and keep checking the Epson web site to see what shows up.

    Scott

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    Re: Epson R2880 versus 3800

    My mind is going, but I bought my 3800 at either Atlex or IT Supplies and I've bought paper from both. They're both good companies that specialize in serving the large format printing community. If IT Supplies posts that the rebate is coming, they probably have the inside line from the 3800 product manager or a rep they can trust.

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    Re: Epson R2880 versus 3800

    Quote Originally Posted by BarryS View Post
    My mind is going, but I bought my 3800 at either Atlex or IT Supplies and I've bought paper from both. They're both good companies that specialize in serving the large format printing community. If IT Supplies posts that the rebate is coming, they probably have the inside line from the 3800 product manager or a rep they can trust.
    Good to hear they are both reputable companies. Since they both say the rebate is coming, I'm with you-they have the inside scoop from someone and it should show up on Epson's site soon.

    Scott

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    Re: Epson R2880 versus 3800

    IT Supplies is now selling 3800 refurbs for $750 shipped. The rebate on new 3800's is $300 if you buy $100 of Epson paper. So it's equivalent to getting $200 back and $100 of free paper.

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    Re: Epson R2880 versus 3800

    ...or wait a few months for the 3900...

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    Re: Epson R2880 versus 3800

    Check my math.

    According to Epson, a black ink swap round trip in a 3800 printer uses 6ml of ink.
    80ml ink = $60.
    6/80 = 0.075
    0.075 x $60 = $4.50

    Has anyone done the same for the R2880? Looks like picking one type of black ink and paper for the 3800 printer is a wise thing to do.

    I still have to wonder if Canon or HP may not have a better solution. I'm reminded of Shimano's domination of the bike parts business. They are the biggest. They aren't always the best.
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