Random Question.

[Markw]

Just out of curiosity, does Ritz Camera and Circuit City usually have close to christmas sales? If so when are they usually each year (month etc.). I ask because I want to get the Nikon D40, but if they come along with a good sale on the cameras I would like to get the D60 bundle they offer. If I can save some money for the same quality, Ill be sure to do so.

Thanks.
Mark

 

[STICKMAN]

Hey Mark,

Not sure about x-mass sales but I know when I bought my D40 in th eend of may this year, ritz was unbeatable.

I did well with my package:
D40kit with 18-55 499.99

then added the 55-200vr 149.00 (was 249.99 but part of a bundle sale they knock 100 off)

Came with a nice bag large enough room for my camera package and my spare p&S 69.99 value- free

2 dvds from nikon which were a help 40.00 value-free

digital x tra package which was Free photo book, Free Big-E cd, Free 20 Prints, The Ritz Universty Camera Class 18 class package, ritz auto imaging software, & a pack of ink jet 4x6 photo paper. 350.00 value they claim-free

A epson cx7400 all in one printer which was 70$ upfront with a 70$ mail in rebate so free in the end..( I SKIPPED ON THE PRINTER)

I then ADDED to that with

Sandisk 2gig ext III card 39.99 (GOT RIPPED ON THIS BEST BUY HAD A GREAT SALE TWO WEEKS LATER ON 4G cards)
A tristar uv/cir pol filter kit 30.00





Walked away with all this for

$770.36

I felt I did ok I could be wrong but i couldn't find all that for that price elsewhere........

 

[Mitch1640]

i dont really think the d60 is a big step up from the d40. i think its just more MPs and probably faster fps. but i dont really think its worth the upgrade, not that you wanted my opinion, im just trying to save you some money.

 

[RTXPIX]

Mark,

I wanted to buy a Canon XT for Christmas and was planning on buying at Circuit City, but I ended up getting a much better deal at www.amazon.com

Because of the cost savings, I have bought most of my camera equipment at amazon or www.bhphotovideo.com, even though I would prefer to buy from my local Circuit City.

So, if you don't mind waiting a few days to get you equipment you may want to check out those sights.

RTX

 

[Markw]

RTXPIX: I was highly considering amazon but with them you cant get any kind of warrenty if im correct. Am I correct in saying that?

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STICKMAN: Ritz camera has thatr same deal for the D60 at the moment (or at least they did 2 days ago) but for more money of course. Im also pretty sure it comes with 18-55 and 50-200 lenses, both being VR.

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So now I guess the question is, is there a way to get a warrenty if I were to go through amazon? (And I have decided to go with the D40)

Mark

 

[Joves]

With Amazon you should get the manufacturers warranty but, not extended warranties. Unless they are selling gray market stuff then it is no warranty in the US.

 

[Markw]

They do have a 2 and 4 year extended plan that is said to cover it on the same page as the camera, but it has mixed reviews. Theres no way to get a warrenty through any major store even if you didnt buy it there?

Mark