thedbn said:got the Dell SD500 for $267.xx after $35 off coupon, s&h, and taxes...b4 FatCash
thanks 4 the info KB

I heard sd500 has defect. Because the LCD breaks easily. But on newer model sd550, the problem has fixed. I got a sd450 and very happy with it.

jangell said:Darn...Really looking for a deal on teh Nikon D50...

I'm just partial to Nikon over Cannon...Just my preference.

same here. i've been waiting a month for a nikon deal. i want a D50 or D70s. i can't wait much longer though, since i need the camera for school in june (photo major). argh!

xyz123 said:shanegrey said:jangell said:Darn...Really looking for a deal on teh Nikon D50...
I'm just partial to Nikon over Cannon...Just my preference.
same here. i've been waiting a month for a nikon deal. i want a D50 or D70s. i can't wait much longer though, since i need the camera for school in june (photo major). argh!

Haven't gone to school in quite awhile, but isn't a manual SLR normally required ? How does the photographer learn about how to focus properly, depth of filed, developing, etc when using a digital camera ?

yes, a manual SLR is required. however, most decent photography programs now allow a digital SLR to be used (like the ones i mentioned above).

anyone have an extra 35 off 300 coupon? can you PM? thanks

estat said:If you are hoping for a Rebel XT, I would highly consider getting it at Costco w/ lens for $799.

That return policy can be very convenient for a nice camera like this. If you don�t think you are getting your money�s worth, or even if an amazing deal appears at Dell, you could always return it.

If you don't have access to Costco, or know that you will keep and use this camera.. I highly recommend Beach Camera/Buy Dig. The silver body kit is only $756 now with tax only in NJ.($5 more for the black body)

link

This is the best deal out there right now, and the most straight forward. I'm sure if it was posted as a "Hot Deal" it would only get red because it doesnt involve buying coupons off of eBay, CashBack, DPA/financing discounts, digital coupons, rebates, price mistakes...etc. AND for most people, except the unlucky residents of NJ, it doesnt involve tax. When you add an average 8 percent tax to any Dell, Staples, OD, etc deals under $700, then they aren't so hot compared to this.

I bought mine from them last fall and it arrived next day, even tho I only paid for the $5 Fed Ex Home shipping option (I am in NYC). All the Dell deals were killed with tax for me.

I think the Spring Canon rebates start April 15 tho, so you could try your luck then.

slimwantsfat said:
Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP SLR Camera Body
$1299 - 20% coupon: 9TQBRBD53RN8DJ (200 uses) - $35 = $1004
Amazon has it for $1106.69 w/ free shipping. But with D3ll $1004+ $107.17+ (8.25%tax)+$3(freebay $35 coupon)=$1114 +shipping. I guess my conclusion is never mind...

You forgot A9.

So Amazon is 1106.69 - 17.38 = 1089.31

Dell w/ DPA $1004 - 25 + 80.77 (8.25 tax) - 31.79 (3% fat cash) +$3 coupon = 1030.98 + shipping

Dell w/o DPA (See above math) + fat cash ($33.42) = 1080.58 + shipping

I guess my conclusion is, if your a9 is active and you have iffy credit, Amazon has the lowest price OTD.

slimwantsfat said:Amazon has it for $1106.69 w/ free shipping. But with D3ll $1004+ $107.17+ (8.25%tax)+$3(freebay $35 coupon)=$1114 +shipping. I guess my conclusion is never mind...

erichazann said:
I guess my conclusion is, if your a9 is active and you have iffy credit, Amazon has the lowest price OTD.

Not everyone lives in an 8.25% tax bracket folks.

slimwantsfat said:
Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP SLR Camera Body
$1299 - 20% coupon: 9TQBRBD53RN8DJ (200 uses) - $35 = $1004
Amazon has it for $1106.69 w/ free shipping. But with D3ll $1004+ $107.17+ (8.25%tax)+$3(freebay $35 coupon)=$1114 +shipping. I guess my conclusion is never mind...

You have to pay that tax even if you buy it at Amazon Just not at the time of purchase.

ezwrighter said:slimwantsfat said:
Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP SLR Camera Body
$1299 - 20% coupon: 9TQBRBD53RN8DJ (200 uses) - $35 = $1004
Amazon has it for $1106.69 w/ free shipping. But with D3ll $1004+ $107.17+ (8.25%tax)+$3(freebay $35 coupon)=$1114 +shipping. I guess my conclusion is never mind...

You have to pay that tax even if you buy it at Amazon Just not at the time of purchase.

That is true for any purchase, but who actually does? You have to wait 120 days for your Fat Cash to clear.. you could be earning a few pennies on that in interest if it were in the bank..

businessforum said:Don't buy Canon DSLR right now. There will be rebates on April. Price drop is expected very soon

Where'd you hear this from?