scotty on 03/01/2006 at 1:47 pm, filed under Uncategorized
Normally I won’t associate Dick Smith Electronics with “bargains”, but I saw this posted to a forum yesterday that DSE is selling Canon Powershot A610 for AUD$347 (RRP $499, cheapest at staticICE $383).
Apparently the same camera is selling for $350 at Harvey Norman, which is another place where I don’t consider to find bargains. Still cheaper than many other smaller retailers.
Powershot A610 (5MP, 4X optical) will definitely be my preference if I choose to buy a consumer digital camera in $300-400 price range. It is versatile, has lots of manual controls and can take good still shots, unlike our current camera (Casio Exilim EX-Z55) which we didn’t really choose it :(
Some reviews grabbed from our friend Google:
- Imaging Resource: Quick Review
- DPReview: Review Powershot A620 (A620 is exactly the same as A610 except with 7MP CCD and a price that doesn’t justify the difference)
- Photo.net: Powershot A610 Review
I am interested in buying the above mentioned A610 but am un-sure what I should pay , here on this web page I can buy this cameria for $347 the same camera is advertised by Dick Smith on the Sunshine Coast for $399.00 I would like to support a local buisness but I guess I have to buy from you ALSO Dick Smith, does this make any sense to you.How do I go about getting this Camera and how much SHOULD I pay.
Looking for answers
ROSS
Ross,
If you like to support local business — by all means do so knowingly that you are paying $50 more expensive. At the same time, I can consider Dick Smith a “local business” — at least it is Australian, even though it is part of multi-billion public company.
Also note that you are not buying from me. I have no affiliation with DSE, and I take no commission from them for a sale. I am merely here reporting interesting bargains that I have spotted.
Regards,