Nikon D3000 two-lens kits for $537 or $585 (standard kit for $480) (updated)

Latest update: Monday November 23 at 7:35pm EST

The pre-Black-Friday temptations continue, this time at Nikonsville. There is a $100 instant rebate on Amazon.com good until November 28, 2009 when you purchase the standard Nikon D3000 KIT (w/18-55mm DX VR) together with either one of the 55-200mm DX lenses. Both items must be sold and shipped by Amazon.com, not by third-party sellers doing business there.

Here is a summary, with prices and availability as of the time of writing:

+ D3000 w/18-55mm DX VR = $450 $480 (current price, no instant rebate)

+ D3000 w/18-55mm DX VR ($480) + 55-200mm DX non-VR ($157) = $637 - $100 instant rebate = $537

+ D3000 w/18-55mm DX VR ($40) + 55-200mm DX VR ($215) = $695 - $100 instant rebate = $595

+ if you qualify, the $100 instant rebate will appear automatically in the Amazon Checkout page. If you do not see it in your Checkout page, it means there is something wrong. Do not proceed unless you see the instant rebate discount in the Checkout page. Here is how the top right corner of the Amazon Checkout page should look:

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