SMOKING HOT PHOTO COMBO @ OM (YMMV)

[oslama]

OM is substituting an awesome printer and dig camera for the combo thats advertised in the dec 13th ad for $149.99

They are subbing the HP 7760 photoprinter and HP 735 camera

also get 32mb SD card and HP photo paper 4X6.

 

[amdskip]

This is YMMV type of thing because not all stores are out most likely.

 

[Cybrid]

As I understand, basically all stores in the chain are sold out of the original combo. The bigger problem will be finding one that is sold out that HAS the 735 in stock. Stores have been instructed to issue rainchecks once that sub runs out, and the raincheck is for the 635+7660. Of course, we lucked out at our store when a manager decided to sub the 935. You can't beat 5mp3x and a photo printer for $149.

-Ty

 

[iwearnosox]

YMMV at OM, the people at mine clearly hate being there and take it out on any customer they can.

 

[dud]

This is both true and not true and definitely YMMV. I went to my local OM to buy the advertised combo but instead got the last of the substitution combos. I got the Kodak 6330 (3.1 MP) and the HP 7260 printer. Not as good as getting the Olympus and 7760 but for $150, who should complain?

What is so YMMV is that there is an apparent corporate policy to substitute for sold-out items that is not universally observed store-to-store. I happen to have a GREAT store manager who almost, but not quite let me use a Staples 30/150 coupon with this too!

 

[RISman]

All I got was a rain check for the original combo, but what the heck, for $150 for a camera printer and memory...may make a good gift for someone IF they ever get this deal back in stock. They speculated that it would be after Christmas, most likely after the 1st of the year...

 

[TaGehu]

Someone at FW had a copy of "Weekly Ad Planner for Dec 14, 2003" from OM. Here it is:

AD Page: Wrap 1

sku/upc: 20692146/808736748520

Description:HP PS635/PS7350 Bundle

RainCheck: No
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1st subtitute and/or rebate
HP PS735 + HP PS7260 + Lexar 32MB SD Card + HP Photo Paper
**** Sunday & Monday ONLY *****
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2nd sub
Kodak CX6330 + + HP PS7260 + Lexar 32MB SD Card + HP Photo Paper
**** Sunday & Monday ONLY *****
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Lexar 32MB SD card: This 32MB SD card can be used if you run out of the advertised card
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HP PS7660: Use this HP printer if you run out of the PS7260
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HP PS7760: Use this HP Printer if you run out of PS7260 & PS7660. Use same coupon number for the rebate.
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Olympus D560: Use this camera if you run out of PS735 & CX6330. Use same coupon number for the rebate.
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HP 4x6 Premium Photo Paper: Use this sub as a paper alternate if needed for the combination.

 

[bman46]

Doesnt look like a great camera. HP cameras are also often built pretty shoddy IMHO - OLYMPUS all the way!

 

[oslama]

there is a $50 rebate on the hp printer and non hp camera combo

and $75 rebate on HP printer and HP camera combo

 

[unclebud]

"HP cameras are also often built pretty shoddy IMHO - OLYMPUS all the way!"
how are they shoddy? i got a coworker the 320 for $39.xx and she loves it

 

[hondapower]

awesomme deal.

 

[oslama]

tried to get the olympus 560 in trade for the hp 735 NO DICE!

some store do have the 560 instock


Other possible deals are

Olympus 560 for $249 - $20 MIR + free 32mb XD card from Olympus
Epson C84 printer for $99- $50 MIR for buying a $149.99 above camera

total is $280 (even cheaper with a coupon(ymmv))

 

[nero2]

My local OM was out of the first substitution, and the manager wouldn't let me sub in anything else

 

[oslama]

They are subbing a hp 935 and hp 1350 for the olympus $299 AR package.

 

[kyutip]

I hate how OM does not have the guts to provide the substitute.
They will just plain lie and be rude if need be.
I've tried 3 store and got different treatment with the same result, rejection.

I have respect for Staples, anything that they advertise and ran out they will sub it without hassle or twisting arms.
Just a couple of weeks ago Staples advertise HP 6110 refurb for $199 and ran out, they just put out a sign everywhere that said it is sub by HP 7110 refurb.
Or any of you remember HP G95 deal ? they sub it with HP D145 (with $80GC too) without whining and that is a much more expensive unit.

Great deal for people who have nice OM nearby but in general they just plain suck.
If I have their coupon, I'd just use it at Staples.
The next time I shop at OM, I'd make sure they take a loss for the item :evil:

 

[RISman]

I'm still waiting for this deal with a rain check, I inquired about it today, and they were so secretive about the whole thing, I doubt I'll ever see this one...I'm going to make sure that I keep reminding them about it every few days though...Hehehehe

 

[oslama]

the subs are

Cameras

hp 635
hp 735
kodak 6330
olympus 560

Printers

hp 7260 or 7550
hp 7660
hp 7760