CyberCJH's Blog

(Updated 03/30/08)

Put together a nice deal for myself at Staples for a Canon PowerShot digital camera.

Canon SD750 PowerShot (MSRP $249.99)    :   $ 199.98
Epson R280 Photo Printer (MSRP: $99.99) :   $  99.98
Epson Printer Instant Savings           : – $   5.00
$30 off $150 coupon                     : – $  30.00
Sales tax                               : + $  17.22
5% cash back (from American Express)    : – $  14.11
Staples EasyRebate for Epson Printer    : – $  70.00
Staples EasyRebate for Epson Printer    : – $  25.00
Sold Epson Printer on eBay              : + $  45.00
eBay Fees                               : – $   3.14
PayPal Fees                             : – $   2.04
                                  TOTAL : = $ 133.25

So, I got a $250 camera for $133. That’s a savings of about 47%.

I doubt we’ll keep the printer. It only yields about 400 prints per set of ink cartridges and it takes 6 cartridges at $100 for a full set. That comes to 40¢ per print if you factor in the cost of photo paper. You can get excellent prints at Walgreens for about 19¢, less than half the cost.

written by cybercjh \\ tags: Staples

Who doesn’t love a good deal? I bought a Microsoft LifeCam NX-6000 at Staples today. It normally sells for $99.98. Check out the deal I put together for myself …

Microsoft LifeCam NX-6000              :   $ 99.98
$30 off $75 coupon (purchased on eBay) : + $  0.98
$30 off $75 coupon                     : - $ 30.00
Sales tax                              : + $  4.55
Staples EasyRebate                     : - $ 50.00
5% cash back (from American Express)   : - $  3.73
                                 TOTAL : = $ 21.78

So, I got a $99.98 webcam for $21.78. That’s a savings of about 78%. Not to bad.

written by cybercjh \\ tags: Staples