Wheres the best place to get Memory Cards?

kryspykremekryspykreme Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
edited February 27, 2004 in Accessories
Hello,

I recently was looking at memory cards and seen that in the stores a 512mb cost $199. My freind told me that he bought his at http://www.warriorelectronics.com for like $159. Then this girl I know said you can get them cheaper on ebay but they are stolen. Anybody know where the cheapest place to get memory cards is where their not stolen?
Also does anyone have a 4GB compact flash? That is so many pictures.

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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited February 19, 2004
    I've bought my memory cards from 2 places:

    ecost.com (very good deals, change on a daily basis, very trustworthy)
    ebay

    None of the cards I ever got from ebay were stolen. Many times, they are new, but have the UPC cut off... so no rebates, which are common. Just make sure to buy from a reputable seller - high ratings.

    FWIW, 512mb shouldn't cost more than about $120. My last 512 card cost me $109 shipped.
    Erik
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  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited February 20, 2004
    There's a good deal on Buy.com for a 1GB Viking Compact Flash. Their price is $215.99 - with a $45 mail-in rebate. I have no idea how fast this Viking is... the info is not readily available, so it might be relatively slow. But paying less than $200 for a 1-gig card is still a good deal.

    The rebate expires on February 29th, or next Sunday.

    Buy.com link
    Sid.
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited February 21, 2004
    Circuitcity.com has 512mb Sandisk cards for $89.99, after rebates! $40 instant rebate, and $50 mail in rebate. Very good deal. I ordered one.
    Erik
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  • fishfish Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2004
    I don't know about cheapest, but fast and big is the Lexar 1gb WA card. Retails for $300 everywhere and there's currently a $40 rebate when purchased through an authorized retailer ($20 on 512mb). $280 at bhphoto.com.

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  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2004
    I agree that their x40 card is a good idea if you shoot RAW or at 8fps. Otherwise, paying around $160 (with an additional discount :D) for a 1gb card is a deal that's hard to turn down.
    Sid.
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  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2004
    fish wrote:
    I don't know about cheapest, but fast and big is the Lexar 1gb WA card. Retails for $300 everywhere and there's currently a $40 rebate when purchased through an authorized retailer ($20 on 512mb). $280 at bhphoto.com.

    cf1gb40380.jpg

    Digital film comparisons on dpreview.


    Wanna buy that card for about $200 (with rebate)?

    Go here.
    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
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  • fishfish Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2004
    wxwax wrote:
    Wanna buy that card for about $200 (with rebate)?

    Go here.
    good price, but i never heard of them. Oswego NY? They are not yet rated by bizrate.
    "Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk." - Edward Weston
    "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2004
    I've bought from them before. I think it was my Transcend 512, but not really sure. headscratch.gif I'm getting one of these, if I get ripped off I'll let y'all know.
    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
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  • fishfish Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited February 25, 2004
    wxwax wrote:
    I've bought from them before. I think it was my Transcend 512, but not really sure. headscratch.gif I'm getting one of these, if I get ripped off I'll let y'all know.
    Aces thumb.gif
    "Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk." - Edward Weston
    "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2004
    I have a UPS tracking number, so the shipment is on its way. Right now I'm feeling good about things.
    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
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