1src Forums - Cheap 128 MB Memory Stick

critterz

03-14-2003, 07:10 PM

I've ordered from E-cost 3 times now. I love that place!!! I've gotten my order in 3 days from the time I order it! The prices are really good too! A USB cable at Best Buy was $29.99, the same exact cable was $2.49 at e-cost! They tack on a small handling fee, but that is nothing compared to how much $$ you save!!!

I ordered the 128 mb memory stick from there. No problems! :)

Did I mention I love that place???!!!

flyclieguy

03-14-2003, 10:40 PM

the cheapest i have seen was when I was in New York.

I stopped in a CompUSA and picked one up. It was listed at $65
Went to the register and payed for it. And the cashier printed me off rebate slips for $50 and $15.

So, in other words I recieved a 128MB MS for the cost of the tax, which was about $5.

rob_squared

03-14-2003, 11:07 PM

That's a minor miracle!

jedix

03-15-2003, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by flyclieguy
the cheapest i have seen was when I was in New York.

I stopped in a CompUSA and picked one up. It was listed at $65
Went to the register and payed for it. And the cashier printed me off rebate slips for $50 and $15.

So, in other words I recieved a 128MB MS for the cost of the tax, which was about $5.

Was it listed with those rebates or did they screw up? I would have gone back in and bought 5 more.

Baloo

03-15-2003, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by flyclieguy
the cheapest i have seen was when I was in New York.

I stopped in a CompUSA and picked one up. It was listed at $65
Went to the register and payed for it. And the cashier printed me off rebate slips for $50 and $15.

So, in other words I recieved a 128MB MS for the cost of the tax, which was about $5.

I got all excited to until you read that the $50 one is only with the purchase of a new PDA.

Baloo

03-15-2003, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by Baloo

I got all excited to until you read that the $50 one is only with the purchase of a new PDA.

That;s weird. Why did it show me as guest?

utah

03-15-2003, 01:37 PM

Free shipping but $6.00 Handling fee, lame.

utah

03-15-2003, 01:38 PM

wtf I logged in!

disarm

03-16-2003, 02:25 AM

hmm...anyone know if that rebate is good for purchases made from a different retailer? the form says "participating dealers only" but there isn't any listing of who those dealers are. i recently bought the same MS but didn't get any info about the rebate...would be nice if i could get the $15 back...

Convert

03-16-2003, 03:42 AM

They have a similar deal at Amazon with free shipping.

 

 

utah

03-16-2003, 09:41 AM

I checked amazon yesterday and today, didn't see anything, how about a link?

NCClie

03-16-2003, 04:00 PM

I bought one today for $46.33 with $15 rebate and free shipping.

Here is the link:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000691IO/qid=1047851920/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/102-9516239-7050566

Antipod

03-16-2003, 06:58 PM

You can also use Amazon promotion code from this (http://www.cliesource.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1661&perpage=15&highlight=amazon%20code&pagenumber=1) thread and get another $5 off. Just ordered one ;)
$46.33 - $15 (rebate) - $5 (promotion) = $26.33 - not bad at all!

mrdeucie

03-17-2003, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by disarm
hmm...anyone know if that rebate is good for purchases made from a different retailer? the form says "participating dealers only" but there isn't any listing of who those dealers are. i recently bought the same MS but didn't get any info about the rebate...would be nice if i could get the $15 back...

I printed the rebate out last week and it specifically says on the first page that the rebate is only good at PC Mall, MacMall, ClubMac, eCOST.com, CCIT, and Wareforce Only.

I don't rememeber if I printed the rebate off of PC Mall or ecost.com.

mrdeucie

03-17-2003, 05:24 PM

j0nblayz

03-17-2003, 06:18 PM

god dang, those are good deals, only if they gave the same deals to canadians, anyone know where i can get some cheap memory sticks in canada?

sebring

03-17-2003, 06:37 PM

Hey guys, thanks for the info. I ordered one too. May even try the other $20 rebate and maybe get it down to $6.33 plus two .37 postage stamps.

elf

03-17-2003, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by j0nblayz
god dang, those are good deals, only if they gave the same deals to canadians, anyone know where i can get some cheap memory sticks in canada?

I paid the full Sony asking price (~ $130) when I purchased my MS.

The cheapest MS price for a 128MB was $114 sold bySoftmagic (a Montreal company) not including shipping; the nice thing is that everyone pays only 7% tax, no GST.

http://www.softmagic.ca/search_detail.asp?dept_id=08-007&sp=memory+stick&sp_flag=0

I have not ordered from them (so I can't comment on service, etc.) as I have relatives in the US who are willing to smuggle-in cheap MS's for me. :cool: :D

jedix

03-17-2003, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by sebring
Hey guys, thanks for the info. I ordered one too. May even try the other $20 rebate and maybe get it down to $6.33 plus two .37 postage stamps.

That's what I'm going to try, also. I hope that it works!

utah

03-18-2003, 02:29 PM

What other $20 rebate?

utah

03-18-2003, 02:46 PM

Oh I see, that' awesome!

http://www.cliesource.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7645

jedix

03-18-2003, 02:56 PM

It's great if it works. I figure I have nothing to lose. They should atleast honor the $15 rebate.

DanT

03-18-2003, 03:25 PM

See this thread (http://www.cliesource.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7645) for $20 rebate posted by Cliemaniac. The $15 rebate is good for 3/1/03-4/30/03 and the $20 rebate is good for 1/1/03-3/31/03. So we are in the overlapping month. I know it's Lexar, but for $11 it is too cheap not to get it. They must be trying to unload the old MS as MS Pros are coming down the pipe.

Lee

03-18-2003, 03:40 PM

I wonder if the rebate handlers won't kick it out and not pay either one if two are submitted. The fine print states: Fraudulent submissions of multiple requests could result in prosecution...etc.
Would sending in both rebate requests qualify for 'submission of multiple requests'? I guess we won't know until we try...

DanT

03-18-2003, 06:00 PM

Yea. It does not say that two rebates can be applied for one MS and both rebates go to the same address in Miami, FL. I remembered how picky they were in the past. Oh well, I'll wait for the next deal then. I'm sure a better deal will come along soon. I still have not filled up the 128 MB SanDisk MS that I got from Amazon for $27 in last Christmas any way.

iebnn

03-18-2003, 06:40 PM

Does the $20 one work with amazon? Are they participating in that $20 deal? ($20 rebate)

Geez...... $45 - 5 - 20 = $20 for a memory stick. Wow. and free shipping / no tax. maybe I'll get two..

iebnn

03-18-2003, 06:41 PM

just ordered 1. Nice :) $21.50 or so after rebate

Narniahopper

03-18-2003, 06:57 PM

If my math is correct, and IF both the $15 and $20 rebates work, and you use the $5 promotion code and free super-saver shipping, the 128MB Lexar memory stick should end up costing $6.33. An amazing deal that I couldn't pass up.

boagie17

03-18-2003, 07:20 PM

dang it i missed the promo code!! Oh well....next time

Lee

03-19-2003, 06:16 AM

Amazon promo code: MAPAMEXCBLUE

boagie17

03-19-2003, 10:37 AM

Thanks Lee, I meant that I ordered the stick without punching in the code...doh!

Unregistered

03-19-2003, 12:05 PM

the code is not working for me !!

timewaster77

03-19-2003, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Antipod
You can also use Amazon promotion code from this (http://www.cliesource.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1661&perpage=15&highlight=amazon%20code&pagenumber=1) thread and get another $5 off. Just ordered one ;)
$46.33 - $15 (rebate) - $5 (promotion) = $26.33 - not bad at all!

I just went and checked it out on Amazon. I looking at this Memory Stick: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000691IO/qid%3D1047851920/sr%3D2-1/ref%3Dsr_2_1/102-1255433-0506518

Unless this is a different one it is $44.99 after rebate. Am I confused or is the promotion already over?

boagie17

03-19-2003, 03:39 PM

From the looks of it, Amazon up'd the price from when I ordered it on
3-17. I paid 46.33 prior to any rebates (need to wait for the package to get the UPC for the rebate(s)).

Keep looking I think there are additional bargains around. Look at the different threads.

eric2002

03-19-2003, 03:50 PM

hmmm, I just checked out "devsdeals.com" ...they state the deal is for a Lexar 128 stick, however on the Dell site it is a Sandisk stick, they don't sell Lexar sticks on the Dell site. Also after the $20 off mail-in rebate and the 10% off from Dell (which ends tommorrow..thursday 30march) it is still $33.95...

I don't know where everyone is finding the $15, $11, and $25 dollar sticks... but if I could find it I'd buy instantly!!
so far Dell does seem to be the best deal, but at $34

SWC

03-19-2003, 03:55 PM

Wow - glad I pulled the trigger when I did. I ordered one on 3/16 for $46.33 - $15 rebate. I couldn't get the other $5 to work.

I'm going to try for the other $20 rebate which will make the total $11. Not to bad.

SWC

03-19-2003, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by eric2002
I don't know where everyone is finding the $15, $11, and $25 dollar sticks... but if I could find it I'd buy instantly!!
so far Dell does seem to be the best deal, but at $34

This thread's was posted above, but here it is again:

http://www.cliesource.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7645

boagie17

03-19-2003, 04:06 PM

ok...this is my math....I buy the 128 Lexar from Amazon (was $46.33 on 3/17). Awaiting UPC from box to apply the $20 Lexar rebate. THEN, wait a couple weeks and send in the $15 Lexar rebate form. Finally I cross my fingers and hope I get both rebates! 46-20-15= Great stinkin' price (don't have my calculator). Bottom line you'll have to buy the stick at cost and do the rebates.

jedix

03-19-2003, 04:14 PM

I ordered mine from Amazon on the 16th, and it has shipped and expected to get to me tomorrow! That's fast for the free shipping!I'm going to try sending in both rebates.

eric2002

03-19-2003, 04:17 PM

okay, so now I see it... amazon+2 rebates= $25!!
got it!! I am going to try it out.. hope it works!!

VLevyNYC

03-20-2003, 01:13 PM

Just got back from vacation and checked this thread. Went to Amazon but the price is now 59.99. D'oh! Is the deal still on? If anyone can post the link AND the item number, I'd appreciate it.

 

Leb

03-20-2003, 05:47 PM

LOOK AT HOW MANY posts it took for you people to figure out the math LOL!

As far as multiple requests, I WOULDN't WORRY.

It says multiple requests of fradualent submissions. The $15 and $20 rebates are different and in no way is one a fraud or illegal copy of the other. We might not receive the $20 but I will send the $20 out maybe a week after I send the $15 out.

jedix

03-20-2003, 08:10 PM

Yes, actually both rebates have different rebate reference numbers, so technically they have nothing to do with each other.

boagie17

03-20-2003, 10:40 PM

Ok I have a silly question regarding both rebates. Why not try the 20 first?

mrdeucie

03-20-2003, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by boagie17
Ok I have a silly question regarding both rebates. Why not try the 20 first?

I am going to send the $15 rebate first because this was the one that was first listed on the site and it actually says Amazon.com on it. I'll send the $20 rebate in after.

Leb

03-20-2003, 11:04 PM

Yeah, the $15 is a shoe in.

boagie17

03-21-2003, 09:38 AM

I understand your point. But why not try the 20 first, unless the 15 expires first....lemme check!

jedix

03-21-2003, 09:41 AM

I took the chance and mailed both in today (in seperate envelopes). I guess I'll know in 8-10 weeks what happens!

mrdeucie

03-22-2003, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by boagie17
I understand your point. But why not try the 20 first, unless the 15 expires first....lemme check!

The $20 rebate has no direct affiliation to Amazon, it says that it is valid at participating delaers. Someone did e-mail amazon and asked if they were a participating dealer and the amazon rep did say they were, but I wouldn't trust that person from amazon as much as I would trust someone from Lexar saying it since Lexar would have to be the one that paid the money out. The $15 rebate specifically says that it is good for amazon so it should be a sure thing.

palmgeek

05-28-2003, 07:20 AM

Didn't know about the $5 promo code... rats!

However, I sent in BOTH the $15 and the $20 rebates on 03/22/03. I sent separate envelopes, because they were separate rebates - $15 was 02-52894, and $20 was 02-52890. I received BOTH rebate checks on 05/17/03. In all, I paid a whole $11 for a 128MB Memory Stick!

Thanks, Amazon and Lexar!!!

jedix

05-28-2003, 07:46 AM

I sent in both rebates, plus used the $5 promo, and I just got my rebates yesterday! So the ms cost me $6!!!! Yipeeee! :)