[Merged] Best Buy Canada Day Sale

[g0lden0rchard]

I don't think anyone has posted this yet
Does not seem like anything special for what I want

Home Theater Packages
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/dept.asp?langid=EN&logon=&catid=21344&CMP=ILC-BBY_hmpage_slide1

GPS Units
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/dept.asp?langid=EN&logon=&catid=25133&CMP=ILC-BBY_hmpage_slide2

Digital Cameras
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/dept.asp?langid=EN&logon=&catid=20218&CMP=ILC-BBY_hmpage_slide3

[CHINAdeals]

lowest price for the c530 i've seen yet.. although it is an older model/ disc. ...easy to get text to speech on that set .

129.99

[godmode]

isnt that 46 inch Aquos a good deal with 120hz?

[blah]

...Except in Quebec where BB is calling it a moving sale and closing stores for the July 1 "moving day"--no joke!

Last time I checked, at least the banks are still calling it Canada Day here...

(Yes, yes, I know this is completely OT)

[Squeeky]

isnt that 46 inch Aquos a good deal with 120hz?

I'm sure I've seen it for $1999 recently.

[thekatt]

Yea, I was born and raised in Toronto all my life. I go to montreal EVERY year for a week and have the time of my life with some of the nicest people in the country. You guys should stop being so ignorant and racist. It really makes you look stupid.

[Amp]

...Except in Quebec where BB is calling it a moving sale and closing stores for the July 1 "moving day"--no joke!

In Quebec, rental leases typically expire on July 1st. Thus, it's "moving day" for a lot of people that aren't renewing. Just one of those little things unique to a place's culture.

They also enforce store closures during holidays. Canada Day could be one of those days where stores just have to be closed. If you feel like working on a holiday, go volunteer to run a Best Buy during the sale. (Out of province of course.)

And once again, it's Best Buy's decision to name their sale. Not the Quebec people or government. If you're that offended that they removed the word "Canada" from their sale, dial 1-866-BEST BUY and complain to your heart's content.

[Nai]

I'm sure I've seen it for $1999 recently.

I know it's a bit smaller, but BB used to have a 42" Toshiba Regza 120Hz on sale for $1350 regularly. This one: link (http://www.toshiba.ca/web/product.grp?lg=en&section=2&group=6&product=8097&category=)

Aside from the size, anyone know how the 42" Regza stacks up against the 46" Aquos?

Also, why are the plasmas so much cheaper than the LCDs?

[Maro15]

Yea, I was born and raised in Toronto all my life. I go to montreal EVERY year for a week and have the time of my life with some of the nicest people in the country. You guys should stop being so ignorant and racist. It really makes you look stupid.

Being "racist" means being discriminatory on the basis of RACE and as far as I know people living in Quebec (or Ontario, or BC, or... the list goes on) are not a race.

There's many other words one can use to describe such remarks, but "racist" is not one of them.

cheers :)

PS. I am against any prejudice or treating 'others' as inferior because of their race/beliefs/origin, so I agree w/ you. :)

[Scott84]

I know it's a bit smaller, but BB used to have a 42" Toshiba Regza 120Hz on sale for $1350 regularly. This one: link (http://www.toshiba.ca/web/product.grp?lg=en&section=2&group=6&product=8097&category=)

Aside from the size, anyone know how the 42" Regza stacks up against the 46" Aquos?

Also, why are the plasmas so much cheaper than the LCDs?

Toshiba Regza's hold their own. I have a couple friends who have Regza's and they have excellent picture quality. I plan on buying one myself sooner than later!

[Sansul]

I know it's a bit smaller, but BB used to have a 42" Toshiba Regza 120Hz on sale for $1350 regularly. This one: link (http://www.toshiba.ca/web/product.grp?lg=en&section=2&group=6&product=8097&category=)

Aside from the size, anyone know how the 42" Regza stacks up against the 46" Aquos?

Also, why are the plasmas so much cheaper than the LCDs?

Demand I guess. Some plasmas are extremely heavy, and probably suffer the stigma of old burn in issues and that 7 year life expectancy. Thats all gone, but the fact it existed doesn't help plasmas case.

[AlexFWD]

g0lden0rchard: Your comments about Quebecers are not only totally ignorant but disrespectful and filled with prejudice. It's like saying all italians are crooks or jews greedy.

I believed your train of thought disappeared in the 1950's. Maybe you should evolve and open your mind and realize that people can be different from you and your reality.

godmode: My old man bought that same TV four month ago at Costco and paid 2399$ if I remember correctly. I'm more of a plasma fan but this 120hz tv with 4ms response time is really nice. Colors are vibrant and fast movement is crisp and clean which is great for fast paced action like sports or movies. Sound quality IMO is subpar.

[sportmiester]

g0lden0rchard: Your comments about Quebecers are not only totally ignorant but disrespectful and filled with prejudice. It's like saying all italians are crooks or jews greedy.


I'm obviously missing somehing here...did somebody delete a post or two?

[cheapyboy]

I'm obviously missing somehing here...did somebody delete a post or two?


Something's definitely missing.
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[LuckyOne]

Nothing missing.

Best Buy in Quebec is NOT calling the July 1st sale the Canada Day Sale... it's the Moving Day Sale.

I for one, do not care how big this moving day culture thing is with leases expiring, etc.... its still CANADA DAY for pete's sake !!!

[laptop-tech]

Yeah - who made any racist comments about Quebec ? I dont see any post related to that !

[game_fanatic]

Yeah - who made any racist comments about Quebec ? I dont see any post related to that !

A few posts were deleted that were in relation to the people of Quebec...However..I'mm frooom Caanadaa, and theyy thiink I'mm slowww, ehhh?

[Thanh]

In Quebec, rental leases typically expire on July 1st. Thus, it's "moving day" for a lot of people that aren't renewing. Just one of those little things unique to a place's culture.

Moving day in Quebec happens on July 1st and it has NOTHING to do with culture. In the 70s, when the Parti Québécois was the ruling party, they decided to ruin Canada Day by implementing a system where appartment leases would start on that exact same date. 20 years later, they also decided to replace Victoria Day by la Journée des Patriotes. Most separatists hate Canada and when in power, they try to remove or ruin stuff that is associated with our country.

Back on the topic.

[AlexFWD]

The offending party deleted his post so I'll delete my reply.
Come to think of if... naaahhhh I'll leave it so people know what kind of comments g0lden0rchard made

[Loomy]

Moving day in Quebec happens on July 1st and it has NOTHING to do with culture. In the 70s, when the Parti Québécois was the ruling party, they decided to ruin Canada Day by implementing a system where appartment leases would start on that exact same date. 20 years later, they also decided to replace Victoria Day by la Journée des Patriotes. Most separatists hate Canada and when in power, they try to remove or ruin stuff that is associated with our country.


well that kind of sucks, I didnt know that

whoever came up with those ideas is a dick

[AlexFWD]

Moving day in Quebec happens on July 1st and it has NOTHING to do with culture. In the 70s, when the Parti Québécois was the ruling party, they decided to ruin Canada Day by implementing a system where appartment leases would start on that exact same date. 20 years later, they also decided to replace Victoria Day by la Journée des Patriotes. Most separatists hate Canada and when in power, they try to remove or ruin stuff that is associated with our country.

Back on the topic.

I'm not sure that story is true. From what I understand, before 1974 the majority of leases expired in the month of may. The reason why the Parti Québécois decided to change the date to July 1st was so that students could finish their school year in the same school instead of changing schools in the middle of the year. This date was also chosen because most people are on vacation and it makes it easier to move.

[burnaby]

Is it really true Quebec hates Canada so much they'll distance themselves any way they can; or is BB just being doing a "season's greeting" type sale in July.

[mlc2000]

g0lden0rchard: Your comments about Quebecers are not only totally ignorant but disrespectful and filled with prejudice. It's like saying all italians are crooks or jews greedy.

I believed your train of thought disappeared in the 1950's. Maybe you should evolve and open your mind and realize that people can be different from you and your reality.

godmode: My old man bought that same TV four month ago at Costco and paid 2399$ if I remember correctly. I'm more of a plasma fan but this 120hz tv with 4ms response time is really nice. Colors are vibrant and fast movement is crisp and clean which is great for fast paced action like sports or movies. Sound quality IMO is subpar.

Sounds like your an ageist.:confused: - discrimination against middle-aged and elderly people

[mlc2000]

The Yamaha 7.1 Home Theatre Receiver HTR-6190B is a real beast.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10092999&catid=20313&CMP=EMC-email_special_promo


At $999, its a steal.
7 X 110W
3 Zones
4/1 HDMI1.3a
1080p upscaling
Dolby Digital+
Dolby TrueHD
automatic acoustic calibration

I bought mine for $1199 in November, no regrets.

[AlexFWD]

Sounds like your an ageist.:confused: - discrimination against middle-aged and elderly people

Good one :)
I call him that way but he's not only my dad but my best friend

[mlc2000]

Good one :)
I call him that way but he's not only my dad but my best friend

Is he reading this as you type it?

Careful, don't want to lose your allowance...

[Emancipated]

...Except in Quebec where BB is calling it a moving sale and closing stores for the July 1 "moving day"--no joke!

Last time I checked, at least the banks are still calling it Canada Day here...

(Yes, yes, I know this is completely OT)

Come again?

Are they still on that separatist kick?

[Johnnyfantastic]

The Yamaha 7.1 Home Theatre Receiver HTR-6190B is a real beast.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10092999&catid=20313&CMP=EMC-email_special_promo


At $999, its a steal.


looks like it's $1299 on that link - where did you see $999? i'd pull the trigger for that price for sure, $1299 not so much

[tommyamaral]

It is 999.99 just got an email.Link will change when sale starts 8pm.

[mlc2000]

http://cl-t069-210cl.privatedns.com/bestbuy/2008/promo/06_30/en/product10.jpg

[Nai]

Demand I guess. Some plasmas are extremely heavy, and probably suffer the stigma of old burn in issues and that 7 year life expectancy. Thats all gone, but the fact it existed doesn't help plasmas case.

Cool... I feel a tad better about my semi-impulsive buy now (for a friend).

Now I just have to find another for myself :P

[Legend24]

http://www.bestbuy.ca/marketing/onlineonlysale_june08/en/offer.asp?logon=&langid=EN

Just got an email about this. Don't think it's the same thing as the Canada Day Sale and I don't think this has been posted yet.

Sale runs from tonight at 8pm until July 2nd at 10am.

[Derek]

Just posted that to the deals page. Thanks!

[blahblohblah]

Posted already but it got derailed

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=604994

[Mendes]

would discounts apply to orders placed online for instore pickup?

nvm: Sale pricing applies to online purchases only which includes in store pickup.

[BluEL]

Good deal on the PS3 DS3 controller.

It's $49.99 right now. With the 20% discount, plus taxes, out the door for $45.19 (Ontario). Is there free shipping/store pickup?

[Hills]

Thanks

[Mendes]

This puts the linksys WRT160N Router at $70 - 15% so $60+tax
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10099083&logon=&langid=EN

Amazing deal.

I bought it full price a few days ago now i gotta find how to get the price adjusted.

[Mendes]

This is gonna be a pretty hot sale..

25pk of Fuji Dual Layers for ~$19
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10078070&catid=20032&logon=&langid=EN

or tdk -r or +r 100 packs of single layer for ~$20
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10089246&catid=24036
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10089251&catid=24035

good time to stock up on media

[mahjongmaniac]

Is it really true Quebec hates Canada so much they'll distance themselves any way they can;

i wouldn't say everyone in QC hates Canada...

i remember a while back about the vote for "separation" and it was around 50/50 more/less....

[jonkaho]

thanks, i guess i am going to my 360 points card from Best Buy instead of Futureshop. Best Buy has 20% off compared to Futureshops 15% off!

[mahjongmaniac]

This is gonna be a pretty hot sale..

25pk of Fuji Dual Layers for ~$19
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10078070&catid=20032&logon=&langid=EN

as some here would put it, "you can't pay me to use crap blank media" :P

the NCIX ~$15/15pk Verbatim 8X DL (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=603456) deal was much hotter :D



or tdk -r or +r 100 packs of single layer for ~$20
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10089246&catid=24036
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10089251&catid=24035

good time to stock up on media

personally, i`d wait for the $20/100pk Verbatim sale.

[Nai]

How's the price on the 890IS (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10100821&logon=&langid=EN&test_cookie=1)

[Mendes]

as some here would put it, "you can't pay me to use crap blank media" :P

the NCIX ~$15/15pk Verbatim 8X DL (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=603456) deal was much hotter :D



personally, i`d wait for the $20/100pk Verbatim sale.

Yep. ur totally right

[Formula1]

Looks like the sale has started early. I can add some Xbox accessories and get the 20% off in the cart.

[Ryvius]

Can I pricematch a product and still get the discount on top of that? Also, if I can PM, do I have to call them to do it right away or after I ordered?

[jubjubkiwi]

Just wondering, how often do they do these online sales?

I remember the one back on Victoria Day, and now Canada Day.

So I'm assuming the next one would be a back to school sale?

[BluEL]

Blah...they marked the DS3 back up to $54.99. It was $49.99 prior to the 37 hour sale.

[lowe]

a $0.15 savings on this clock radio :lol:

Reg: 99.99
On Sale: 99.84

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10094198&catid=21175

[agent86]

Wow. What a deal. I'll take 10.

[xOnic_]

Nice discounts on the new zunes
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/subclass.asp?logon=&langid=EN&catid=26478
14$ off 4 GB
25$ off 80 GB

Its probably the most discount we'll see for awhile. Too bad its not available in store.

[kurono]

Blah...they marked the DS3 back up to $54.99. It was $49.99 prior to the 37 hour sale.

However, it is now $43.99.

Very tempting...

[ActiveX]

Nice discounts on the new zunes
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/subclass.asp?logon=&langid=EN&catid=26478
14$ off 4 GB
25$ off 80 GB

Its probably the most discount we'll see for awhile. Too bad its not available in store.

It's a pretty decent price. Shows free ground shipping to Mississauga.

[wedgin]

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10106877&catid=26259

Is this drive worthwhile? I know $100 is the going rate for 500gb enclosures these days. Does anyone have any experience with this drive or know what kind of drive is in this thing? I know FS has a could drives on sale for Canada Day, so I'm wondering which is the best to go with.

[wedgin]

Can I pricematch a product and still get the discount on top of that? Also, if I can PM, do I have to call them to do it right away or after I ordered?

Probably not. I just tried with FS to PM an iMac I PMd against BB last week over the phone about half an hour ago. It's now $50 cheaper, but they wouldn't match it because it's a time limited sale, so my guess is that BB would do the same.

[LonesomeDove]

Just wondering, how often do they do these online sales?

I remember the one back on Victoria Day, and now Canada Day.

So I'm assuming the next one would be a back to school sale?

They have one of these sales almost every time there is a holiday. So expect it during the first monday in August when most provinces have a holiday. It is called BC Day where I live.

[sg2386]

Awesome! just ordered Ninja Gaiden 2 for ISPU and the price was $43.50. The total with taxes was $49.16!!

Best Buy better honor that price, but it probably looks like a pricing error.

[LonesomeDove]

Just saw this great new HP deskstop just listed. Never seen it before on Best Buy.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10107750&catid=20217

Specs:

Quad 6700 Processor
6 GB RAM - Never seen this in prebuilt computer.
750 GB Hard Drive
Geforce 9500GS
TV Tuner
Wireless LAN with N
Remote Control
Vista Premium 64 BIT

Good buy for this price. I would go for this but just got the HP Elite m9040n for $640.

[RobotsAnger]

Anyone know if the bay and dundas location will sell at discounted price since they open on canada's day?

[Arcum]

Just saw this great new HP deskstop just relisted. Never seen it before on Best Buy.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10107750&catid=20217

Specs:

Quad 6700 Processor
6 GB RAM - Never seen this in prebuilt conmputer.
750 GB Hard Drive
Geforce 9500GS
TV Tuner
Wireless LAN with N
Remote Control
Vista Premium 64 BIT

Good buy for this price. I would go for this but just got the HP Elite m9040n for $640.

Yeah thats a pretty wierd configuration. 6gb ram lol! What the hell is a GeForce 9500. I hate nvidia.

[Shockster]

This thing is really scaring me:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926HDS0010100739&catid=23249&logon=&langid=EN

I can't find any info on the thing, the product is only a few months old, except it may or may not be an LG panel. Marked down from $2000 to $1350, I'm skeptical, but my finger is trembling regardless. I saw this instore today, and the quality looked decent. Any thoughts?

[theamazingoreo]

I would go for it, the worst thing that can happen is you return it. I don't think iv'e seen a 1080p 50" plasma for under 2k ever.

[Ch28]

How is the "Magellan Maestro GPS Navigation System (3210)" and "Garmin GPS Navigation System (NUVI 200C)" ?

I have some gift cards to Bestbuy that I could use. I won't be using the GPS a lot but it's something that would be nice to have around for the occasional road trip.

Ideally I'd like to get one of the cheaper ones with an updated map. No point in buying a cheaper unit at $150 when I have to pay an additional $80 to update to the 2008 maps when I can just buy a $220 unit with updated 08 maps.

[Mgz]

Moving day in Quebec happens on July 1st and it has NOTHING to do with culture. In the 70s, when the Parti Québécois was the ruling party, they decided to ruin Canada Day by implementing a system where appartment leases would start on that exact same date. 20 years later, they also decided to replace Victoria Day by la Journée des Patriotes. Most separatists hate Canada and when in power, they try to remove or ruin stuff that is associated with our country.

Back on the topic.

interesting fact, took me 6 years in Canada to know this one :)

[konfusion666]

heads up, strange pricing error on bestbuy.ca (to our favour)

Battlefield Bad company for X360 is checking out at 43.50 rather than 53.99 (regular price 59.99)

[godmode]

This thing is really scaring me:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926HDS0010100739&catid=23249&logon=&langid=EN

I can't find any info on the thing, the product is only a few months old, except it may or may not be an LG panel. Marked down from $2000 to $1350, I'm skeptical, but my finger is trembling regardless. I saw this instore today, and the quality looked decent. Any thoughts?

WTF! is it me or is that an amazing price for a 1080p plasma!?

[mahjongmaniac]

Can I pricematch a product and still get the discount on top of that?

no b/c during the sale, the lower price will be reflected w/ discount taken into acct., which means they'll be comparing their lower sale price vs. competitor's price.


Also, if I can PM, do I have to call them to do it right away or after I ordered?

unlike stooples, it *must* be after you've ordered. they can't do jack if you haven't made an order.

for any online PMs, it'd be best to call them ASAP after order made b/c you want to guarantee that competitor's sale isn't over, and most imptly, that they still have stock avail.

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Probably not. I just tried with FS to PM an iMac I PMd against BB last week over the phone about half an hour ago. It's now $50 cheaper, but they wouldn't match it because it's a time limited sale, so my guess is that BB would do the same.

they're right on that part... cuz their LPG does discard "LTO" type of sales...

http://www.bestbuy.ca/helpsection/EN/online_policies.asp


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[jonkaho]

heads up, strange pricing error on bestbuy.ca (to our favour)

Battlefield Bad company for X360 is checking out at 43.50 rather than 53.99 (regular price 59.99)

nice, ordered a copy.

43.50 is a sweet price for this game!