*** The Kodak $30 rebate is no longer good folks folks. You have until the end of February to send in your rebate materials as long as your receipt shows you bought the camera on or before Jan. 31. Congrats to everyone who got in on this deal. I'll keep my eyes out for something else we can run them out of stock on... ***
FIRST OF ALL, yes, this is a repost, and full credit goes to Warmachine for posting the original thread. The deal changed a bit on that thread, and it was a little confusing to follow. Since this is such a hot deal, I didn't want it to get lost.
SECOND OF ALL, this involves a staples price match, which I, for one, completely hate. However, this one will work. I promise. Really. So if you're a PM virgin, now is the time to take the plunge.
This is for the Kodak DVC325 Web cam. This is not a dinky Logitech QuickCam. Oh no. This cam delivers 640x480, HAS A CCD IMAGE PROCESSOR (very important), and is, of course, USB. You can get full details on the camera, including sample images, here.
TO GET THIS CAMERA FOR $23.97:
1. Call Staples at 1-800-3STAPLE. You must call, as they have pulled this item off the Web site. Ask if item # IM1158956 is in stock. They will say, "Yes, for shipping in 3 to 5 days." (The IM means this comes from Staples' distributor, and isn't something stocked for next-day delivery. This works to your advantage later.) Ask for the price. Act shocked when the CSR says $140. (Yes, really, $140. Who are they kidding.)
2. Tell the CSR you'd like to do a price match. They will ask with whom, and you will say Buy.com. Buy.com has the camera in stock for $66.49. If the rep can't find the item, direct them here.
3. Staples will price match to $66.49, and they will add $5.75 to the price -- Buy.com's regular ground rate on this item. If a rep attempts to add next-day air, remind them that Staples doesn't have this item in stock for next-day delivery, and so the policy is to use ground shipping. You're now up to $72.24.
4. You need to get the total to $75 before you can use the coupon. People differ on philosophies here. I like to order something I'll actually use, but you can of course use paperclips to get you over. Suggestions (pick one):
1 of item # 430514, a 5-pack of Memorex 80-minute CDR's WITH JEWEL CASES for $4.99, bringing your total to $77.23. (I use these CDRs all the time.)
1 of item # 272120, a black Swingline stapler for $4.59, bringing your total to $76.83.
1 of item # 639179, a 10-pack of IBM-formatted disks, for $2.99, bringing your total to $75.23.
5. Now that your total is over $75, you can use a $25 off $75 coupon. As everyone and their mother knows, coupon codes aren't allowed here. However, I can direct you here, where you'll find a code from $25 off $75. This very code came from a post-card mailer Staples sent to the masses, so it's certainly no secret.
6. You have to pay tax, which will vary slightly depending on where you are. My total with tax was $53.97 (the camera we're pricematching was a couple dollars more expensive yesterday).
7. There is a $30 mail-in rebate from Kodak available here. Note that you must PURCHASE the camera by Jan. 31, 2001. You have until the end of February to send in the rebate.
8. Your net cost after rebate, varying a few cents based on tax: $23.97.
Again, praise goes to warmachine for digging this one up. Get on this... these won't last.
Quick Data for your pleasure:
DVC325 info from Kodak:
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/cameras/dvc325/index.shtml
Cam at Buy.com:
http://www.us.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10221214
$25 off $75 coupon:
http://www.jumpondeals.com/bycategory.php3?cat=1
$30 mail-in rebate:
http://www.kodak.com/US/plugins/acrobat/en/digital/promos/dvc325/dvc325Rebate.pdf
FIRST OF ALL, yes, this is a repost, and full credit goes to Warmachine for posting the original thread. The deal changed a bit on that thread, and it was a little confusing to follow. Since this is such a hot deal, I didn't want it to get lost.
SECOND OF ALL, this involves a staples price match, which I, for one, completely hate. However, this one will work. I promise. Really. So if you're a PM virgin, now is the time to take the plunge.
This is for the Kodak DVC325 Web cam. This is not a dinky Logitech QuickCam. Oh no. This cam delivers 640x480, HAS A CCD IMAGE PROCESSOR (very important), and is, of course, USB. You can get full details on the camera, including sample images, here.
TO GET THIS CAMERA FOR $23.97:
1. Call Staples at 1-800-3STAPLE. You must call, as they have pulled this item off the Web site. Ask if item # IM1158956 is in stock. They will say, "Yes, for shipping in 3 to 5 days." (The IM means this comes from Staples' distributor, and isn't something stocked for next-day delivery. This works to your advantage later.) Ask for the price. Act shocked when the CSR says $140. (Yes, really, $140. Who are they kidding.)
2. Tell the CSR you'd like to do a price match. They will ask with whom, and you will say Buy.com. Buy.com has the camera in stock for $66.49. If the rep can't find the item, direct them here.
3. Staples will price match to $66.49, and they will add $5.75 to the price -- Buy.com's regular ground rate on this item. If a rep attempts to add next-day air, remind them that Staples doesn't have this item in stock for next-day delivery, and so the policy is to use ground shipping. You're now up to $72.24.
4. You need to get the total to $75 before you can use the coupon. People differ on philosophies here. I like to order something I'll actually use, but you can of course use paperclips to get you over. Suggestions (pick one):
1 of item # 430514, a 5-pack of Memorex 80-minute CDR's WITH JEWEL CASES for $4.99, bringing your total to $77.23. (I use these CDRs all the time.)
1 of item # 272120, a black Swingline stapler for $4.59, bringing your total to $76.83.
1 of item # 639179, a 10-pack of IBM-formatted disks, for $2.99, bringing your total to $75.23.
5. Now that your total is over $75, you can use a $25 off $75 coupon. As everyone and their mother knows, coupon codes aren't allowed here. However, I can direct you here, where you'll find a code from $25 off $75. This very code came from a post-card mailer Staples sent to the masses, so it's certainly no secret.
6. You have to pay tax, which will vary slightly depending on where you are. My total with tax was $53.97 (the camera we're pricematching was a couple dollars more expensive yesterday).
7. There is a $30 mail-in rebate from Kodak available here. Note that you must PURCHASE the camera by Jan. 31, 2001. You have until the end of February to send in the rebate.
8. Your net cost after rebate, varying a few cents based on tax: $23.97.
Again, praise goes to warmachine for digging this one up. Get on this... these won't last.
Quick Data for your pleasure:
DVC325 info from Kodak:
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/cameras/dvc325/index.shtml
Cam at Buy.com:
http://www.us.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10221214
$25 off $75 coupon:
http://www.jumpondeals.com/bycategory.php3?cat=1
$30 mail-in rebate:
http://www.kodak.com/US/plugins/acrobat/en/digital/promos/dvc325/dvc325Rebate.pdf
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