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Just saw this. Honestly, if youre thinking about long-term ownership, waiting for the Wex Photo Video sales is a solid move. I have been very satisfied with how my gear holds up over years of use. It just works well.

• Go with Sony. You basically cant go wrong with any of their mirrorless bodies for long-term reliability.
• Just get any prime lens from Canon. Their optics work well and I have no complaints about the build quality.
• Pick up any carbon fiber tripod from the big brands they stock. The savings usually hit that sweet spot where you feel like you got a fair deal on gear that lasts... I am happy with my past purchases there, everything still runs like new. Basically just wait for the drop and grab whatever fits the budget then.

Hey, I was in almost the same boat last year – looking at an R-series body vs Sony A7 and a couple of primes, plus a tripod.

Here’s how it went for me with Wex:

**Option A: Wait for Wex Cyber Monday**
Pros:
- I got a Sony A7 III body with about 8–10% off vs their normal price (not crazy, but real).
- Some lenses (especially older Sigma Art primes and Tamron zooms) had bigger % cuts than the bodies.
Cons:
- Stock went fast. A lens I wanted (fast 35mm) sold out and didn’t come back at the same price.
- Discounts on the newer hot bodies were smaller than I hoped.

**Option B: Buy earlier at normal price**
Pros:
- No stress about stuff going out of stock.
- You can start shooting now instead of waiting months.
Cons:
- You’ll almost definitely miss *some* bundle or cashback. Canon and Sony both ran cashback that stacked with retailer discounts last year.

**Option C: Mix it – body now, accessories later**
This is what I kinda ended up doing:
- I bought my body slightly before the big sale when there was a small instant saving + manufacturer cashback.
- Then waited for Cyber Monday for “less critical” bits – tripod, bag, extra battery, memory cards. Those had the best % discounts for me, tbh.

**Online vs in‑store (from my experience)**
- Online had the better headline deals and more brand variety.
- In-store (Leeds for me) matched the online price when I asked, but they didn’t have every bundle.
- Staff in-store did mention some unadvertised open-box / ex-demo items though, so that can be sneaky good value if you’re not fussy.

If you’re going for:
- **Canon R / Sony A7 (newer gen)** – expect modest % off, but better value via **cashback + small discount + maybe a free accessory** than a massive price cut.
- **Fast primes & tripod** – these are where I saw the biggest *feeling* of savings. My carbon tripod was ~20% off, and a third‑party prime (Samyang) was noticeably cheaper.

In your shoes, I’d probably:
- Decide which system (Canon vs Sony) now.
- Watch for pre‑Black Friday cashbacks and small promos on the body, don’t wait only for Cyber Monday.
- Definitely wait for Cyber Monday for tripod and maybe one of the primes.

That said, if you need the camera for something specific before then (trip, job, whatever), I’d just buy when a decent cashback pops up and not sweat the extra 5–10%. I’m pretty happy with how I did it, no real complaints.

Hope this helps! Happy to bounce ideas if you narrow it down to, say, R8 vs A7 IV or whatever.

Hey,

I totally get wanting to time this right – camera money disappears *fast* if you guess wrong on sales.

**How Wex usually plays Cyber Monday (from a more geeky/technical angle):**
- Wex tends to mirror manufacturer promos rather than do crazy standalone discounts. So Canon/Sony cashbacks + Wex extra % off or bundle is the usual pattern.
- Historically, the *headline* discounts (20–30% looking) are often on: older-gen bodies (e.g. previous A7 generation), third-party lenses (Sigma/Tamron), and accessories (bags, tripods, memory cards).
- Newer bodies like current Canon R series and latest A7 bodies usually see more like 5–10% effective saving when you add it all up, sometimes via cashback rather than sticker price.

**Body choice + timing:**
- If you’re eyeing something like an R6 II / A7 IV (or the then-current equivalents in 2025), I’d be careful about waiting *only* for Wex. Prices often drop slowly over the year and Cyber Monday might only beat the best regular sale by £50–£100.
- Bigger % savings usually appear on the previous generation: e.g. if A7 V is out by then, A7 IV might get a chunky cut.

**Lenses & primes:**
- Canon RF and Sony GM primes: modest discounts. The real value is often in **bundles** – “save £X when bought with body.” Those can be legit, especially on 50mm / 85mm fast primes.
- Sigma/Tamron for Sony E: these are where Cyber Monday can actually be strong. 15–20% off isn’t unheard of.

**Tripods:**
- Tripods are where you might want to wait. Manfrotto, Benro, 3 Legged Thing etc often get real reductions (15–25%). Also a good time to grab a better head (ball head / fluid head) instead of the cheap one you’d normally settle for.

**Online vs in-store:**
- From what I’ve seen, online is where the *structured* deals are. In-store can be good if you’re ready to haggle a bit or ask if they can match a bundle / throw in a card or bag.

**What I’d suggest:**
1. Decide the *exact* body + 1–2 primes you’d be happy with right now.
2. Track current Wex prices + manufacturer cashback from today onwards (Google Sheet, price tracker, whatever).
3. If Cyber Monday only beats your tracked “normal low” by a tiny margin, it’s probably not worth waiting months and missing shooting time.

If you share the specific R / A7 model + focal lengths you’re thinking about, people can probably say more concretely where the best value usually lands.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

Coming at this from a very budget-first angle, I’d look at it like this:

**Option A – Wait for Wex Cyber Monday**
Pros: bundles and clearance on *older* mirrorless bodies (previous-gen A7, R bodies) can be genuinely good. Sometimes you get a body + card + bag or tripod for less than body-only was a month before.
Cons: the very latest Canon R / Sony A7 models usually only get small % cuts or cashback, nothing crazy. Stock can vanish fast in popular focal lengths (fast 35/50mm primes especially).

**Option B – Buy now when you see a solid price**
Pros: you get the kit in time to actually use it, and you can cherry-pick deals from other retailers (Amazon, MPB, Park, etc.) instead of waiting on Wex only.
Cons: you *might* miss an extra 5–10% if Wex does a brand promo.

**Option C – Mix: lock in the body now, wait on lenses/tripod**
In my opinion this is the most cost‑efficient. Bodies don’t usually crash in price overnight, but accessories and older primes do. Get the body when there’s a decent price + cashback, then target Cyber Monday for:
- Third‑party primes (Sigma/Tamron/Samyang often drop more than Sony/Canon)
- Tripods (Benro/Manfrotto often get 20–30% off vs 5–10% on bodies)

FWIW, over several years my **biggest actual savings at Wex have been on lenses and support gear**, not the main body. So if your current camera is still usable, I’d prioritise a sensible deal on the body whenever it pops up, and save your “wait for Cyber Monday” patience for primes and a decent tripod.

Hope this helps you not overspend just for the hype!

Hey,

Coming at this from a slightly different angle: I’d look at Cyber Monday with a *safety / reliability-first* mindset rather than purely “how big is the discount?”. I’ve been buying from Wex and similar shops for 10+ years, and there are a few traps that are easy to fall into when the big banners and countdown timers go up.

**Background – how Wex runs it**
On Cyber Monday they’ll usually push:
- “Today only” discounts on bodies/lenses
- Bundles (body + kit lens + bag + card, etc.)
- A lot of refurb / open-box / ex-demo stuff mixed in with new

The prices can be decent, but the *conditions* and *policies* are what you really need to watch.

**Why it matters (safety side of things)**
You’re talking about a mirrorless body + fast primes + tripod – that’s a biggish spend. I’d be careful about:

1. **Return windows & restocking** – On promo days, some retailers quietly change return terms or make it more hassle. Make sure you screenshot the returns policy *that day*. If the Canon R / Sony A7 you get has a nasty AF issue or shutter count that looks high (for refurb/ex-demo), you want zero arguments.

2. **Refurb / open-box clarity** – Wex is usually pretty honest, but Cyber Monday pages can mix “New”, “Refurbished”, “Ex-demo” side-by-side. I’d suggest filtering carefully and double-checking the condition notes. For a main body, I personally won’t accept anything where:
- Warranty is less than 1 year, or
- They don’t clearly state it’s UK stock with manufacturer backing.

3. **Warranty vs savings** – Wex sometimes undercuts by using store warranty instead of full manufacturer warranty on refurbs. If you’re buying a workhorse body (say an R6 or A7 IV if they’re on sale), I’d value long-term reliability over saving £100 once. One repair out of warranty wipes out the “deal”.

4. **Tripods / cheap accessories** – Cyber Monday is notorious for pushing wobbly tripods and no-name brands. For tripods, you might want to consider sticking to known names (Manfrotto, Gitzo, Benro, 3 Legged Thing etc.) even if the discount looks smaller. A tripod failing with an expensive mirrorless + fast prime on it is the worst kind of “saving”.

5. **Online vs in-store** – Online usually has better headline deals, but in-store you can *inspect* ex-demo/refurb gear: check shutter count, scratches, viewfinder, dust, button feel, etc. If you’re near a Wex, it might be safer to reserve online and collect in-store so you can refuse it on the spot if something feels off.

**What I’d actually do**
- Decide your exact bodies/lenses now (e.g. “happy with Canon R8 / R6 II or Sony A7 IV / A7C II; 35mm + 85mm f/1.8 range”).
- Track current prices *and* warranties this month (normal baseline).
- On Cyber Monday, only pull the trigger if:
- The discount is clear vs today’s price (not “was £X” nonsense).
- Warranty and return policy are at least as good as they are now.
- Condition is crystal clear, especially for refurbs.

If in doubt, I’d honestly rather pay a bit more a few weeks before/after and get cleaner terms + a longer warranty, especially for a main body you’ll keep for years.

Hope this helps! Feel free to drop what specific Canon R / A7 model you’re leaning towards and I can say what I’d watch out for on each.

Hey,

I totally get trying to time this right – I’ve been “should I wait for Wex?”-ing for like 6–7 Black Fridays in a row now 😅

From a *market* angle, Wex tends to mirror what the big brands are doing rather than going rogue with crazy unique discounts. Rough pattern I’ve seen across years:

**Canon vs Sony vs others (Wex-specific trends):**
- **Canon R bodies** – usually tied to official Canon promos (cashback, bundle with RF 50mm f/1.8, extra battery, grip, etc). Discounts aren’t massive % off, but value comes from **bundles** and cashback stacking.
- **Sony A7 series** – Sony historically does **slightly deeper headline discounts** on older gens (A7 III / A7C / older lenses). Wex often lines up with Amazon/Jessops on price, but throws in a small freebie or extra warranty.
- **Other brands (Nikon / Fujifilm / OM / Sigma/Tamron)** – these sometimes get the **biggest raw % cuts**, especially on lenses and older bodies. If you’re flexible on brand, that’s where the real “wow” deals usually sit.

**Online vs in-store:**
In my experience, **online is where the serious price drops are**, and in-store is more about trying stuff + maybe matching the web price. I wouldn’t expect better in-store only deals unless they’re clearing local stock.

**How I’d play it if you’re eyeing R or A7:**
- Track prices now with something like Keepa / PriceSpy so you know if Cyber Monday is a *real* deal or just marketing.
- If you’re set on a **current-gen Canon R or Sony A7 IV**, expect **modest discounts but good bundles** (cards, bags, tripod, maybe a cheap prime).
- If you’re open to **previous-gen (R8/R10 vs R6; A7 III vs A7 IV)**, Cyber Monday is usually fantastic – that’s when brands quietly push people to upgrade.

Tripods are often add-on discounts or part of bundles, not amazing standalone deals – but still a good time to pick up a mid-range Manfrotto/Benro.

So, if you’re brand-flexible and not in a rush, I’d definitely wait and see what Canon/Sony announce promo-wise around early November, then check how Wex aligns. If you’re fixed on a specific body and need it soon, I’d buy if you see a **manufacturer promo + Wex bundle** anytime between now and then.

Hope this helps! Happy to sanity-check a specific body/lens short list if you’ve got one in mind.