VERY HOT! Olympus C-3040 3.34MP Digital Camera for $350 - (PM/CP no Rebates)

[SexualChocolate]

Original thread was over at FW posted by abcdefghijklmn

thx!

Staples has the camera for $752.99

I had them PM to Broadway to $399 (can also PM HERE for $407. Staples added $5 for shipping. Then I used a $40 coupon, after 8% tax total was $355.43

$752.99
-$383.89 (PM amuont was $404.00)
= $369.10
-$40.00
8% tax $26.33

Total = $355.43

My Staples didnt have it in stock so they ordered it for me, should be here within 3-5 days. Steves Digicams did a review on this camera HERE and they said it was one of the best digitals came out and would highly recommend it. His quote is "Bottom Line is that this is an excellent camera. As I said at the beginning, it will be one of the cameras that I'll recommend without hesitation to those seeking the "best" of the current consumer digicams."
Zdnet gives it an 8 out of 10 and the 128 user review total is 8.7 out of 10.

Thx again


P.S. Apparently some sites are selling a "Grey market" version of this camera and this could be why they are so cheap at other places. There is no way to tell if you have one of the grey market cameras or not until you try to get a warranty on it. The camera sold at staples is 100% legitimate and not a imitation or grey market.

 

[astrochimp]

Just so I understand..
You went into a Staples and they Price Matched to an Online store? How? Looking at a printout?
AND you applied a coupon there?

I'd like to hear the process you took to get this price.

THANK YOU!!!

 

[SexualChocolate]

Yes I printed out the page, took it in, the called to verify it was new and then pricematched it. Staples will PM 110% to any online or local competitor.

 

[Stile]

Anyone tried this with any other cameras?
This Broadway Photo Digital Cameras place has pretty good prices on other cameras..

-stile

 

[ken2001]

Originally posted by: Stile
Anyone tried this with any other cameras?
This Broadway Photo Digital Cameras place has pretty good prices on other cameras..

-stile

Becareful of Broadway, I called once for Canon powershoot G2 and was told it is a bare camera body without any accessories.

 

[newphatdaddy]

Sexual chocolate everybody!
Give it up for Sexual Chocolate!

 

[dahamond]

man, I wish Staples carry Canon Powershot G2!

 

[SexualChocolate]

Originally posted by: ken2001

Originally posted by: Stile
Anyone tried this with any other cameras?
This Broadway Photo Digital Cameras place has pretty good prices on other cameras..

-stile

Becareful of Broadway, I called once for Canon powershoot G2 and was told it is a bare camera body without any accessories.

Well my staples did call them regarding this camera and it is indeed new in a retail box

 

[astrochimp]

From the staples website..
"Available coupons and rebates will be deducted from the Staples price to come up with a net Staples price when calculating the price match. For example, if you buy an item from us for $100, and we offer a $20 rebate, the net price is $80. If the item is available from another company for $80 or more, there will be no price match. Another example would be if you buy an item from us for $159 and you have a $30 coupon the net price is $129. If the item is available from another company for $125, the price match will be for $4.40 (110% of the difference). "

This would imply to me that the $40 off coupon could not be used After the price match.

 

[SexualChocolate]

ZGuess it depends on the Staples or the manager, worked for me and has worked for me before. Goodluck!

 

[metaxasm]

I paid $650 for this cam about a year ago from b and h. I takes great pics. If you can get it for $350. It's a great deal.

 

[SexualChocolate]

Another outstanding review on this camera.

C-3040

 

[greg]

THe manager at the store I called was savvy enough to ask about the USA warranty and declined to honor it.

 

[iamme]

If the PM w/ Staples doesn't work, you can PM it with OfficeMax. They give you 110% of the difference. Just buy if from OM and fill out their online PM request. I did it with this camera to Buydig.com and it went through fine.

This camera ROCKS. I've been using all the auto features and it takes amazing looking shots. I can't wait to learn the manual stuff
Definitely a great camera for experts and beginners.

 

[EXman]

I tried this a few times when I saw it at FW and got shot down a bunch! oh well ...

 

[EXman]

DEAD deal it is not online anymore.... booo Hisssssssss

 

[SexualChocolate]

Not online? Explain please, I still see it listed

 

[hapahaole]

Hey does anyone have any printable (or useable in the store) Staples coupons or officemax coupons? I cant seem to find any online, they're all "free shipping" right now and not much else. THanks.

Paul

 

[hapahaole]

bump

 

[StringAttached]

Iamme wrote: If the PM w/ Staples doesn't work, you can PM it with OfficeMax. They give you 110% of the difference. Just buy if from OM and fill out their online PM request. I did it with this camera to Buydig.com and it went through fine.

Not likely to work for this camera. Here is the qoute from OM pricematching policy:

If you find a lower price at any office product superstore on a new identical item, just show us the lower price when you buy the item at OfficeMax or within 14 days after your OfficeMax purchase and we'll give you 115% of the difference (up to $55.00).

And one more:

The item must be identical. For example, it must have the same U.S. manufacturer's warranty. It must also have the same model number and contain the same components.

 

[forgottenid]

I don't see it ata staples either. No Olympus cameras at all!?!
Anyone else?

 

[BlackNinja]

Could anyone tell me how to pricematch if i dont' have a Staple locally?

 

[technogeeky]

Staples does not carry this camera. My local staples only has some low-end crap Olympus camera.

*sigh*

Is this a theoretical deal or something?

 

[lotust]

did this work for anyone else?

 

[EXman]

This post was old I just missed it myself damn fine camera... but I have a 4040 so no worries!