HOT! Sony DCR-TRV740 Digital Camcorder ~$400 at Staples, less w/ coupon! (AR,PM,YMMV)

[poohhairt]

Staples carries a few digital camcorders now. 2 sony models and 2 panasonic models. I'm looking at the DCR-TRV740. A similar deal could be worked for the DCR-TRV240, it would be around $300 I think. Staples has the 740 for $888.25 Link. Price match here for around $510 shipped. Link for PM Sony has a rebate for $100, Rebate Link. This works out to around $400. If you have luck with coupons, then you can knock off another $50 with one of them floating around. Any comments on this deal are appreciated. I'd also like to know which camera you think is better, the 740, 240, or neither. This is Digital8, but it's just as good as MiniDV. Thanks!

 

[fastman]

I just picked up the TRV340 at BestBuy, it's a great Camera. Not sure Staples will match non BM stores? If they do I will return mine as I have a week left to do it.

 

[paulieside]

FYI, the yahoo site (the link provided by post) is only $467 right now

 

[ULI]

Staples will PM to most websites besides B&M. Most of these gray market sites have high shipping and may get factored into the PM. Don't know if Staples will PM with an unauthorized Sony dealer.

 

[aggienupe]

I tried to order this camcorder, Staples will not pricematch this company because they are not an authorized dealer.

 

[Midlander]

I was able to get this deal at the local Staples. I printed the web page for PM. While B&M didn't carry the camcorder, they helped me order it. I'm not sure why, but they didn't add the shipping charges. Accepted the $50 coupon, too. $467 minus $50 coupon = $417 plus tax. $100 rebate brings the total down to about $340.

 

[fastman]

Which staples was this?

 

[Midlander]

Michigan, I'm afraid. A bit far from where you are.

 

[poohhairt]

Unfortunately I got the same "unauthorized reseller" rejection. I'll work on it more, or try in store. Which michigan store was it? I am in michigan......

thanks

 

[Midlander]

I had my luck in Bay City, but it may have been dependent on the person who helped me. YMMV.

 

[Pliablemoose]

I just got a successful PM, $513, if the rumors about Staples stopping the PM's to web sites, it'll be my last big PM @ Staples.

They took a $30 coupon too

Now for that rebate....