Check out ToysrUs Flyer Ad for Canon SD1200 - On sale for $129.97

[jbfd]

The new flyer for ToysRUS 2 GREAT WEEKS Friday October 30 to Thursday November 12 clearly advertises a $129.97 sale price for a Canon Powershot SD 1200 . It even shows the picture of a SD1200IS. Problem is that ToysRUs doesn't sell the SD 1200IS. The item number shown in the ad 637904 brings up the Powershot A480 10 MP Digital Camera - Blue for price today of $149.99

Note sale starts Friday October 30th so I assume a retraction will be printed very soon to disclose that the ad is incorrect.

Since you can't buy a SD1200IS from ToysRus, that leaves it wide open for RFD members to sneak it past FS,BB , Sears , Staples , others, for a PM buy opportunity and hope that the clerk doesn't bother calling or checking TOYSRUS to see if it is available at store for purchase.

For those who do get a successful PM, post your experience here.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc217/jbfd/toysrus1200deal.jpg

[jbfd]

The ad appears on page 44 of a 68 page flyer. I received my printed flyer in today's newspaper, but the same flyer is also on-line at toysrus.ca

[WildParadise]

fraud ahead

[lotfi.bm]

Wow Big YMMV on this one
I'll try it but let's hope they'll not correct the mistake before tomorrow

$228 @ Staples (http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=779744&CatIds=&AffixedCode=WW)


fraud ahead

What fraude? :P
I saw it on the flyer and had no idea it was a mistake

[BUFFAR]

By posting it online a day ahead will guarantee this will not work. Good day. :razz:

[sears_sucks]

you'll need the printed flyer for sure

[Slant]

I don't think the PM will work as I can't seem to find Toys R Us under Dealer Locator in the Canon website (at least not around GTA) >:( For such a big price difference the CSR's will likely use the "they're not an authorized dealer" excuse...

[switchblade baby]

Anything's worth a shot. I could use a new point and shoot.

[jerryhung]

It's ONLY $129 IF you buy BOTH though

1. Canon SD1200
2. Canon MX320 AIO Printer (?? price)

[AeonLux]

It's ONLY $129 IF you buy BOTH though

1. Canon SD1200
2. Canon MX320 AIO Printer (?? price)

Wondering if your blind or something ... READ the image that he show u.. it says.. Save $20 BUT you can Save 50 if you buy both.

[gottagetta]

Great deal if you can successfully PM it.

[nino]

10am price match at FS.

[LonesomeDove]

Wondering if your blind or something ... READ the image that he show u.. it says.. Save $20 BUT you can Save 50 if you buy both.

So what is the argument here? You need to buy both to get the $129.97 price. The title of the thread is misleading.

[Spiderpal93]

It's save $20 when you buy the camera alone and you save $50 if you buy ($149.99+99.99-$50)both the camera and printer. Although I have to say the Save $50 on the ad is a bit confusing. The thread title is correct!:cheesygri

[CanuckFlyHigh]

It's save $20 when you buy the camera alone and you save $50 if you buy ($149.99+99.99-$50)both the camera and printer. Although I have to say the Save $50 on the ad is a bit confusing. The thread title is correct!:cheesygri

How do you save 50 if you buy both? Don't you save 40?

[AeonLux]

How do you save 50 if you buy both? Don't you save 40?

They make it 50.... so 149.99 + 99.99 - 50...

Otherwise, if you get one only, lets say camera.. u only save 20.

Buy more Save More..
Buy 1 save 20
Buy 2 save 50

[bobcat99]

How do you save 50 if you buy both? Don't you save 40?

Yes, you only save $40 and not $50 as the ad says, so another misprint probably.

[gregv]

This is my understanding as well. Why else would they say "buy more & save".
It does not mean if you buy everything in this flyer you save more....it means buy both and save an additional $10.



They make it 50.... so 149.99 + 99.99 - 50...

Otherwise, if you get one only, lets say camera.. u only save 20.

Buy more Save More..
Buy 1 save 20
Buy 2 save 50

[Johnny Powel]

10am price match at FS.

SD1200 not listed on the FS site

[CanuckFlyHigh]

They make it 50.... so 149.99 + 99.99 - 50...

Otherwise, if you get one only, lets say camera.. u only save 20.

Buy more Save More..
Buy 1 save 20
Buy 2 save 50

Welcome to Math 101

Original Prices

149.99+99.99 = $150

Sale Prices

129.99 +79.99 = $110

$150-$110 = $40 savings.

[bobcat99]

SD1200 is listed on the FS website:
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10130497&catid=22534

And it comes with a leather case too as does the Toysrus one.

[leeo]

I just got back from Walmart and after some arguing about what the ad actually means I got it for $139, although he did throw in a gorilla tripod for free. Still a great deals for a camera they normally sell for $218! . This deal won't last long though because he said he was going to bring the ad up in a conference call this later this morning.

[Johnny Powel]

SD1200 is listed on the FS website:
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10130497&catid=22534

And it comes with a leather case too as does the Toysrus one.

I did a search for sd1200 and got nothing.If FS or Staples checks ToysRus the PM is over.Sale as mentioned is for a different camera (Misprint) I went to Walmart late last night and got a hassle free PM in 10min

[yeek]

Went to Toysrus, they don't have it at all.

Good luck.

[saline]

Welcome to Math 101

Original Prices

149.99+99.99 = $150

Sale Prices

129.99 +79.99 = $110

$150-$110 = $40 savings.


Math101...these totals does not look right to me.

[RideGuy]

I'm able to add this camera to my cart at $129.97. Go to the page 44 of the online flyer.
http://toysrusca.shoplocal.com/toysrusca/default.aspx?action=browsepageflash&storeid=2578955&rapid=763068&prvid=TRUCan091029-ENG&promotioncode=TRUCan091029-ENG&fsid=129013885164342155

Click on the camera. Click on "Buy online now".

Awesome deal for those looking for a compact camera.

EDIT: Direct link:
http://toysrusca.shoplocal.com/toysrusca/default.aspx?action=detail&flashbrowse=y&storeid=2578955&rapid=763068&pagenumber=44&listingid=-2088855270&ref=/toysrusca/default.aspx%3faction%3dbrowsepageflash%26storeid% 3d2578955%26pagenumber%3d44%26rapid%3d763068%26prv id%3dTRUCan091029-ENG

[bobcat99]

Welcome to Math 101

Original Prices

149.99+99.99 = $150

Sale Prices

129.99 +79.99 = $110

$150-$110 = $40 savings.


Welcome to Math 102:razz:

Original Prices

149.99+99.99 = $249.98

Sale Prices

129.99 +79.99 = $209.98

$249.98-$209.98 = $40 savings

[WildParadise]

I'm able to add this camera to my cart at $129.97. Go to the page 44 of the online flyer.
http://toysrusca.shoplocal.com/toysrusca/default.aspx?action=browsepageflash&storeid=2578955&rapid=763068&prvid=TRUCan091029-ENG&promotioncode=TRUCan091029-ENG&fsid=129013885164342155

Click on the camera. Click on "Buy online now".

Awesome deal for those looking for a compact camera.

EDIT: Direct link:
http://toysrusca.shoplocal.com/toysrusca/default.aspx?action=detail&flashbrowse=y&storeid=2578955&rapid=763068&pagenumber=44&listingid=-2088855270&ref=/toysrusca/default.aspx%3faction%3dbrowsepageflash%26storeid% 3d2578955%26pagenumber%3d44%26rapid%3d763068%26prv id%3dTRUCan091029-ENG

either press buy online or type the sku 637904 in the toysrus website.e
You will be surprised

[maxpowers]

Welcome to Math 101

Original Prices

149.99+99.99 = $150

Sale Prices

129.99 +79.99 = $110

$150-$110 = $40 savings.


Math101...these totals does not look right to me.

lol

poster's not welcome to the Math 101 class

[WildParadise]

Welcome to Math 102:razz:

Original Prices

149.99+99.99 = $249.98

Sale Prices

129.99 +79.99 = $209.98

$249.98-$209.98 = $40 savings

according to the website when I put both on the cart the price are: 119.97 for the A480 and 69.97 for the MX320

[AeonLux]

Welcome to Math 101

Original Prices

149.99+99.99 = $150

Sale Prices

129.99 +79.99 = $110

$150-$110 = $40 savings.

FAIL Math... wonder what you are in... :O


I did a search for sd1200 and got nothing.If FS or Staples checks ToysRus the PM is over.Sale as mentioned is for a different camera (Misprint) I went to Walmart late last night and got a hassle free PM in 10min

Congrats for the walmart price.. however, toys r us online says the 129.99 :O shouldve just went to staples dude..


Went to Toysrus, they don't have it at all.

Good luck.

Of course they don't have it.. they don't even CARRY this product in canada only in US they do...



As for my own experiences.. I went to 3 staples... here's what happened to them:
1. checked flyer, online, and won't give me cuz of COLOR.. (stupid)
2. checked online.. quickly let me cash out..for 119.99
3. didn't bother checking online just did it manually (nice CSR, i gotta say)

The deal is NOT dead... and actually still good and going...

ty OP

[zoolander]

You're best bet is to take the flyer to Walmart, they go by active flyers and are less likely to call like FS/BB/Staples. Since it's really the A480 at TRU, ethics is another story.

[buymore4less]

When I try to purchase online, I get an A480 not an SD 1200

[WildParadise]

When I try to purchase online, I get an A480 not an SD 1200

you should read the posts.. they try to get the product at another store that doesn't know it's an error

[gregv]

Welcome to Math 102:razz:

Original Prices

149.99+99.99 = $249.98

Sale Prices

129.99 +79.99 = $209.98

$249.98-$209.98 = $40 savings

Welcome to Math 103

Buy both and save an additional $10.

$40 + $10 = $50

[RideGuy]

either press buy online or type the sku 637904 in the toysrus website.e
You will be surprised
Ya, that sucks.

[WildParadise]

Welcome to Math 103

Buy both and save an additional $10.

$40 + $10 = $50

actually toysrus need math 101 since when you add both you get an extra 20$off so it's buy these 2 and save 60$

[hightech]

Wow Big YMMV on this one
I'll try it but let's hope they'll not correct the mistake before tomorrow

$228 @ Staples (http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=779744&CatIds=&AffixedCode=WW)



What fraude? :P
I saw it on the flyer and had no idea it was a mistake

Yet you saw it on this site with a warning that they don't sell this camera. This means you are aware of it and still taking part in it. In other words FRAUD!!!!!!

[moopoo]

FAIL Math... wonder what you are in... :O



Congrats for the walmart price.. however, toys r us online says the 129.99 :O shouldve just went to staples dude..



Of course they don't have it.. they don't even CARRY this product in canada only in US they do...



As for my own experiences.. I went to 3 staples... here's what happened to them:
1. checked flyer, online, and won't give me cuz of COLOR.. (stupid)
2. checked online.. quickly let me cash out..for 119.99
3. didn't bother checking online just did it manually (nice CSR, i gotta say)

The deal is NOT dead... and actually still good and going...

ty OP

I went to Staples and they said no because of the colour and they said their SKU doesn't match because they do no sell the bundle with the case.

[AeonLux]

I went to Staples and they said no because of the colour and they said their SKU doesn't match because they do no sell the bundle with the case.

Well.. i think you just had a hard ass CSR... for me.. it was easy, and SOME staples does sell the bundle... the bundle is a BIGGER box.

As for color, I tried to get silver on my first staples too, they rejected me and said wrong color. Look for blue, grey, and pink. Make sure u ask them for product before PMing.

[ghasita]

Well.. i think you just had a hard ass CSR... for me.. it was easy, and SOME staples does sell the bundle... the bundle is a BIGGER box.

As for color, I tried to get silver on my first staples too, they rejected me and said wrong color. Look for blue, grey, and pink. Make sure u ask them for product before PMing.

Thanks OP. I was able to PM at FS. I got Blue and Pink without case.

[Kamloops]

I was going to Zellers this am for something else and took the flyer with me, just in case they sold this camera bundle and they did. Saved me a trip to Toysrus. Then I read this that Toysrus does not even sell these? Are you sure?

[Golf_CL]

Thanks OP... went to the Coquitlam Best Buy at 1030 am and picked up a beautiful apple green one. The CSR did a quick glance and scanned the price match for $129.99 without buying the "Toys R Us Bundle" - $10.00 as per price matching policy = $119.00 + taxes - Grand Total: $134.39.

They had tonnes left in stock when I left in all colors: red, green, blue, silver, and black.

[PaulieG]

StOOpleS wouldn't PM, called TRU and said it's a misprint.
WM did PM, albeit with the tripod, not the case. (~150 all in)

[dirtmover]

Yet you saw it on this site with a warning that they don't sell this camera. This means you are aware of it and still taking part in it. In other words FRAUD!!!!!!

Advertising a price match policy to solicit custom and then making excuses to weasel out of it when you think that the competitiors price is just a bit too good. Enticing customers into your store under false pretence in other words FRAUD!!!!!!.

–noun
1. deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, perpetrated for profit or to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage

This is a two player game :lol:

[AeonLux]

Advertising a price match policy to solicit custom and then making excuses to weasel out of it when you think that the competitiors price is just a bit too good. Enticing customers into your store under false pretence in other words FRAUD!!!!!!.

–noun
1. deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, perpetrated for profit or to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage

This is a two player game :lol:

GG LOL

wasting customer time = bad too..

[Golf_CL]

Hey... if I never was on RFD... I would have gone for the PM anyways... how would I have ever known if the TRU deal was a misprint. Not the customer's fault. BTW... I'm loving my new SD1200IS! It's pretty sweet.

[wtam]

Thanks OP!

Got the PM at BB.. no problems other than a few double takes from the CSR and manager.

[wildson]

Thanks! Great deal! (thought I missed the SD780IS).Thanks again.

[rkrk]

Would a printed version of the online flyer the product page work for a PM?

[WildParadise]

Advertising a price match policy to solicit custom and then making excuses to weasel out of it when you think that the competitiors price is just a bit too good. Enticing customers into your store under false pretence in other words FRAUD!!!!!!.

–noun
1. deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, perpetrated for profit or to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage

This is a two player game :lol:

You are serious? They advertise a price match policy for the same product.

Not for misprint that you know IS a misprint. That is fraud.

They don't search excuses to weasel out, they search why the supposely same product is 100$ less or in this case 56% cheaper elsewhere. The reason in this case is simple, misprint.

They're sales and they're errors, and it's normal for a store not to lose money on the error of a competitor.

[ezack]

Successful pm at FS. Did in-store pickup with additional $10 off coupon added on after pm.

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/237/65879319.jpg

[easterclause]

Where did you get the 10$ off coupon from? I'm trying to find a valid one so I can still try this.

[ezack]

Where did you get the 10$ off coupon from? I'm trying to find a valid one so I can still try this.

It was on their site till last night but the coupon is now expired . My ispu had it on there so they just adjusted the price after pm.

[Bishop8]

Just got it successfully price guaranteed at Staples, even used a $20 off $150 coupon (bought the printer, too).

Thanks OP!!!

[ezack]

For more saving maybe pm bestbuy and use their pizza pizza coupon (exp tomorrow) or the new ones for nov.

[easterclause]

For more saving maybe pm bestbuy and use their pizza pizza coupon (exp tomorrow) or the new ones for nov.

I'm trying to find the new ones right now, can you lend a hand pretty please?

Also, I just looked at the pizza pizza coupons they're digital ones for online, where can I get generic ones without buying Pizza, any way?

[Golf_CL]

Just got back from my lunch break. Picked up two more cameras from the Coquitlam Best Buy. CSR and Manager were very easy going and had no objections of my picking up 3 in total today. All I can say is both my mom and dad are extremely happy to have new cameras for their upcoming trip to Cuba!

[dirtmover]

You are serious? They advertise a price match policy for the same product.

Not for misprint that you know IS a misprint. That is fraud.

Absolutely I'm serious.

Look at what BB try "sorry we don't PM Future Shop" BS

Look at the current FS email "Guaranteed lowest price until January 3". Looks enticing until you look at the small print which many won't, and they know it.

http://www.futureshop.ca/informationcentre/en/retailpolicies.asp?logon=&langid=EN#999&CMP=NLC-email_weekly

The conditions are full of weasel clauses. Turns out it doesn't in include Boxing Week or special offers, and get this:

"The terms and conditions of “Get it for less, guaranteed™” are subject to change without notice."

[bobcat99]

Bought one at the new Staples in Whitby (on Taunton) CSR phoned Toysrus who confirmed that the price in the flyer was the price and it was without the bundle and so on.

Got it for $110 + tax after using a $10 of $40 coupon.

Great deal for a camera that normally sells for $200. Thanks OP.

BTW the Staples one doesn't have a case, but that's OK for me as the SD1100 case (from the $14.97 battery and case deal from last year) should work for this.

[CSIFan29]

^Staples does have the bundle one but would not PM at Queen/Airport after phone call to TRU.

[ks_tiwari]

Successful PM at Futureshop for $119 + taxes.

[WildParadise]

Absolutely I'm serious.

Look at what BB try "sorry we don't PM Future Shop" BS

Look at the current FS email "Guaranteed lowest price until January 3". Looks enticing until you look at the small print which many won't, and they know it.

http://www.futureshop.ca/informationcentre/en/retailpolicies.asp?logon=&langid=EN#999&CMP=NLC-email_weekly

The conditions are full of weasel clauses. Turns out it doesn't in include Boxing Week or special offers, and get this:

"The terms and conditions of “Get it for less, guaranteed™” are subject to change without notice."

bb don't pm futureshop?? since when?



Our lowest price guarantee does not apply to advertising errors or misprints, special educational prices, restricted offers, mail order offers, rebates, coupons, premiums, free or bonus offers, OEM products, limited or minimum quantity or limited time offers, close-outs, liquidations, clearances, financing, other special offers, or Boxing Day (Dec. 24-27, 2009, or Dec. 24-28, 2009 in Atlantic Canada) prices.
Wth do they guarantee then???
This is not the regular pm policy that is a real scam.

[StoneColdWhat]

I didn't even get a chance to read any reviews on the camera and went out and bought one lol. If it doesn't meet my expectations its going back and I'm going to get one that does HD videos as well.

[Lurky]

Thanks OP! I was able to PM at Bureau en Gros (Staples). I got it for $120.

I first tried to PM at Future Shop. The CSR called the nearby Toys 'R Us to check if they had any in stock. He told me that they said they should have the cameras in stock on Monday. He said I could come back on Monday for a PM. I didn't know what to say to that...

My first successful PM and my first post.

[b1unt3d]

For the people who got this PM'd.. did you bring in an actual flyer you got from Toys R Us or did you bring a print out?

[sz1999]

Went to Toysrus, they don't have it at all.

Good luck.

That is how you run business, screw others without incurring any loss. But i truely believe even at 129 the retailer still has margin.

[goodzyk]

thanks op - pm'd one at Stooples, pm'd another at Futureshop, used the flyer and just waited until they studied the flyer - they didn't call...

[Golf_CL]

For the people who got this PM'd.. did you bring in an actual flyer you got from Toys R Us or did you bring a print out?

I just brought in my flyer with me. It was the easiest way of getting the PM. Most people found problems (CSRs checking stock, confirming the deal is a mis-advert) when shown the listing online.

[StoneColdWhat]

I just brought in my flyer with me. It was the easiest way of getting the PM. Most people found problems (CSRs checking stock, confirming the deal is a mis-advert) when shown the listing online.

+1 for flyer. I was wondering why there was only 1 flyer left when I went to my local Toysrus, now the answer is clear. :D

[WildParadise]

That is how you run business, screw others without incurring any loss. But i truely believe even at 129 the retailer still has margin.

based on what? you think the other store are doing a 56% margin on it?? electronics margin is 5-10% this is a big loss for sure.

[b1unt3d]

If you could get this pm'd and then get an extra $30 off for recycling an old camera...

[fatkinglet]

Looking for a flyer or is there anyone going to return their that i can buy it from you?

[firecow]

Just "Ad-matched" at my local Walmart :) Even came with a free gorillapod tripod :lol:

[Mexi-Can]

pm'ed BB last night but I forgot the $10off coupon! Oh well, $120 + tax is still a great price! Thanks op!

[thepersianguy]

Just "Ad-matched" at my local Walmart :) Even came with a free gorillapod tripod :lol:

is that in the box itself?

[DOC SB]

Dealt with a nice guy here in Chatham, I printed the online ad and brought it in, he double checked their flyer on the website to be sure. Before I could show him the printout he mentioned that they didn't have the SD1200 in stock, but that he might be able to give me the SD780IS (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10120677&logon=&langid=EN) for the same price. I told him that I was actually looking to PM the SD1200 with Toyrus, and asked him if he'd give me the SD780IS for the PM price of $129. He said probably not as that is a huge price difference. I then asked him if he'd give me the $100 off the SD780IS. After some discussing back and forth and telling him that I would be buying a SD card and maybe the warranty, we got it taken care of.

He has called their customer service but they were pricks to him so he didn't want to deal with their 1-800 after that!

Anyhow, after confirming, my total was $191.99 plus tax ($29.99 for service plan, $19.99 for 4 GB SD card, and $141.99 for the camera after the PM less 10%)

Thanks OP, the mother in law will love this camera! I'm actually kind of jealous!

[Asoul]

Thanks OP

[55 weezer]

:cheesygri
That is how you run business, screw others without incurring any loss. But i truely believe even at 129 the retailer still has margin.

Just to confirm, This is a mid year model that probably competes with higher price point models. It is in a quasi-liquidation process. At my local Loblaws clone Maxi et Cie. ( Quebec's Walmart beater). The version with the gorilla tripod is $161.99, the same model with the "leather" case is $229.99.(go figure that out)
Observation: the A480 is on sale for $119.99 at Maxi and Co. this is the price match at FS for the SD1200IS with the case included. Good choice of colours.
This model is not selling well and has to have trinkets included to fool the locals that they are getting a deal. I believe that this model will settle eventually at the $149 MSRP.
At the price match it is a value deal for quality. I got a Kodak 1093IS for $99.00 on Dell's days of deals recently (It does 720p video albeit with mixed results) for a brother in law.

I presume Canon has started to give deals to retailers to compensate for slower moving premium stuff.

[saintsaens]

Confirm pricematch at the SW Walmart in Calgary. $129.99 including the free bonus case. I brought in the printout ad from the website without problem. Good luck!

[DG3x]

anyone in winnipeg try this yet? where did you go?

[sandher]

bought this camera last week at best buy for $170, took the toys r us flyer in with receipt and got $40 plus tax back :)

thanks op, i would have never even looked at this flyer

[zoolander]

My neighbour's daughter works at BB. Deal is dead there unless you get it by a cashier. The got an email to all stores this morning not to honour TRU's picture-description error.

[scotty01]

Where can I get these BB coupons and such to add on the deal? I am going to attempt a PM on this tomorrow at some different stores and if I can get the price even cheaper, that'd be fantastic.

[Happy13178]

Reminder that ending tomorrow, Toysrus is giving out gift cards w. random values between $5-$50 to the first 150 people at each store....could be an extra few dollars off on this.

[kglo]

Two tries:

1. Failed at Hwy 7 and Yonge Staples - the guy there went on the TRU website and typed in the product number and found out it was an A480.

2. Got this successfully PM'd at Walmart on Centre St. and Bathurst - no additional 10% of the difference though.

[firecow]

is that in the box itself?

Nope, it was tied to the outside of the box via rubberband. I'm assuming it was a Walmart only bundle

[iflu]

Thansk, OP.

Picked a real flyer at Toysrus first then got it PMed at a local Staples.

I thought I need SD card as well so I picked one verbatim 4GB what is on sale for 29.93. I thought it should be over $150 so I can use the 20 off 150 but I didn't realize the subtotal was $150.01 that almost exactly qualified me for the coupon.....

Awesome deal!

CANON SD 1200 SILVER 228.86
110% PRICE GUARANTEE - 108.78
--------------------------------------
SUBTOTAL 120.08
VERBATIM 4GB SDHC 29.93
--------------------------------------
SUBTOTAL 150.01
COUPON 20/150 -20.00
--------------------------------------
SUBTOTAL 130.01
PST 10.40
GST 6.50
--------------------------------------
TOTAL 146.91

[Aware]

PM at Zellers for $129.99 (reg $229.99) includes the case, still have HBC giftcards from At Home program to save even more.

Good deal, thanks OP!

[scotty01]

Where do I get this $20 off $150 coupon please?!

[iflu]

Where do I get this $20 off $150 coupon please?!

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/staples-coupons-3-total-updated-08-06-2009-a-389024/1390/

[Acuratl]

can we PM this online?

i got denied at Walmart and London drugs.

[faibs]

PM Worked at WALMART at Bathurst and Centre. They put up an argument that the item number on the online flyer is SD 1200 and not SD 1200 IS. All I had to do was bring in the actual flyer and show the IS on the actual camera and they honoured it, wasn't easy tho.

Good luck

[hausner]

Was hard to get that camera but ppl with true RFD spirit dont give up so easy :lol:

BestBuy: only pink color and they told me to buy from Toys R Us cuz there is no way they gonna price match this! :evil:
FutureShop: below cost - cant sell for that price
Staples: Bundle with case - not the same offer
1st Walmart: they called Toys r Us - they dont have this model in canada :lol:
2nd Walmart: they accepted price match but only pink color left
3rd Walmart: after 15min in line for PhotoLab, no problem got it YEAH !

Great gift for holiday, thanks RFD and OP!

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[fatkinglet]

if anyone wants to return yours, then i would like to buy it from you, i live in toronto

[mrminuk]

I got the price match at the Staples on 130th here in Calgary, plus the extra 10%. What a great deal.

[Mr. Robo]

Did anybody PM this at BB Bay/Dundas?

[The Destroyer]

PMd at local Zellers. Bought 2 for this price, was able to get a silver and a pink one. No hassles either as they took the flyer and the whole process went smoothly. Thanks RFD for another great deal! :)

[RogueRed]

I tried to PM at the local Staples, Zeller's and Walmart and had no luck.

If anybody in the GTA or Hamilton area has an extra I would gladly pay the cost + 10 bucks for your gas/time.

Cheers

[misyan]

PMed it at zellers. no problem at all. The guy just stare at it for like 5 mins. but should haf tried staple first, I didn't know the one at staple have an extra case! Good deal tho. Thanks OP!


P.S what is the diff between 1200 and 1200IS?

[trini]

Apart from the price if you are lucky, what's so good about this unit and whats the best SD card?
Someone told me it can be hacked.
Thanks.

[thecoolguy_sony]

hey guys,
i got one too and on the side of the box it says it includes a black case
but i dont see any black case inside... can anyone tell me what case r they talking about? r they talking about the really thin - paper -like sleeve that the camera is in?

thanks in advance

[adot111]

Got one, thanks OP

[scotty01]

Well had an interesting day with this one, but after lots of stops finally had success.

1st stop: Toys R' Us

Picked up the actual flyer on the way in the door. Found item on Page 44 quickly thanks to this post. Went to Electronics dept. and did not see this camera anywhere in site. Asked a salesperson and they told me that they ran out but would have more in about one week. Riiiiiiiight... said thanks and went on my way.

2nd stop: Best Buy

Took in the Toys R' Us flyer and went to Electronics dept. Found the actual camera boxed in the bundle package and everything. Grabbed it and approached a sales rep. about a price match. Before I could even scan to the correct page in the TRU flyer, he told me not to even bother. He was well aware of the misprint in the ad already. They had a meeting about it already and were told not to price match as it was an error in the ad. He even knew of the correct model that should have been listed in the ad at that price.

3rd stop: Future Shop #1

Took in the flyer and found the SD1200 in camera display. No bundle package however, just the camera itself. Asked salesperson about a price match. Showed him the ad in the TRU flyer. He seemed quite shocked by the price. He went on to ask me if TRU had any of these in stock. I said that they ran out but would have more in a week. He said that the other store needs to have stock before they can price match. Even if I had lied though he told me that he would have called the store to confirm stock before doing a PM.

4th stop: Costco

They didn't even have this model on display.. ended up buying a few other things though. :)

5th stop: Walmart

Took in the flyer and found the SD1200 in camera display. No bundle package however, just the camera itself. Asked salesperson about a price match. Showed him the ad in the TRU flyer. He seemed quite shocked by the price. He didn't see any reason not to do a PM and went to grab a boxed package from under the display counter. He came up from under the counter to tell me that he couldn't PM. There was a typed note in front of these cameras that explained the entire scenario about the incorrect ad in the Toys R' Us flyer and how it should have been another model at this price and they were NOT to price the SD1200 for anyone.

6th stop: Future Shop #2

I will be honest.. at this point I had no hope going in that this would work after the continuous disappointment from every stop before this. Again took in the actual flyer.. located the camera in the display counter. They had one and only one bundle package w/ the free case under the counter in grey. The colour we wanted! Called over the sales rep. A cute asian girl I might add.. hehe.. asked her if she could price match the camera with TRU. Showed her the ad. She too was in total disbelief of the price. Said she has never seen it under $200.. Told me that she would have to call her manager about this due to the huge price difference. She was gone for awhile on the phone. Thought at this point I'd be turned away.. again.. she came back and said no problem she can do it. She explained that they only had one left.. in grey.. told her thats what I wanted. Got my extra $10.00 off with the 10% difference off and rang me through at $119.98

Sorry 'bout the long story but it was a long day and wanted to share my experience. Just glad all that driving around all afternoon finally paid off. It doesn't seem that FS is aware of the ad mistake like the BB and WM were already. Hope that helps if someone else is still looking! Thanks OP! :)

[fatpiggy]

Well had an interesting day with this one, but after lots of stops finally had success.

1st stop: Toys R' Us.....

.....is aware of the ad mistake like the BB and WM were already. Hope that helps if someone else is still looking! Thanks OP! :)

Boy! If I were as persistent as you are in my profession, I would have been making 100k+ per year and wouldn't need to check RFD every day!! :lol:

Good Job.

[twin]

PMed it at zellers. no problem at all. The guy just stare at it for like 5 mins. but should haf tried staple first, I didn't know the one at staple have an extra case! Good deal tho. Thanks OP!


P.S what is the diff between 1200 and 1200IS?

There is no SD1200, only SD1200IS.

[twin]

Apart from the price if you are lucky, what's so good about this unit and whats the best SD card?
Someone told me it can be hacked.
Thanks.
SD1100IS can be hacked, not SD1200IS.

http://mighty-hoernsche.de

[ItemFinder]

I can't believe this thread condoning fraud is still open. RFD is a breeding ground for criminials.

[b1unt3d]

I can't believe this thread condoning fraud is still open. RFD is a breeding ground for criminials.

run along

[55 weezer]

run along
I have read into this 1200IS it is a relatively good camera for the deal price.Given the small lense a 10MP VS 12MP (more noise) on the same sized sensor ,the 10MP will resolve better. The 780IS has been criticized for distortion and soft pictures on edges. The 780IS has 720p video which has been praised in the reviews.
It is being replaced by the 940IS which will hit shelves for the holidays. I predict deals on the 780IS will be coming. The elph series cameras are like a pack of smokes that fit in the pocket. There are compromises in the design.Canon is moving to the 4x optical zoom (the 28mm)the camera bodies will be slightly thicker to acommedate this and a bigger apeture that should alleviate the complaints. I also read from dpreview that Canon is making more money from selling fewer units. So in the space of six months, 3 products for the same market segment. It could also be said that the variation in models is being reduced to same money in these tough times.

[j6n]

Can you guys check where the camera is made in on yours?

All the pictures I have seen of this camera from places like digitalcamerareview, steve's, photographyblog, show that this camera is made in Japan but the one I got 2 weeks ago from BB is made in China.

I went to FS and Staples to check where theirs are made in but their anti-theft dongles on the bottom of the cameras make it impossible to check. Just wondering if the country they are made in varies by chain.

Don't know if that really makes a difference but I just find the battery and AV/USB port covers to be quite flimsy. The battery door is kind of curved/bulging outwards so when I hold the camera I can feel it flexing. The AV/USB port isn't very flush either. They both feel like they won't endure many opening and closings.

[Bishop8]

Can you guys check where the camera is made in on yours?

All the pictures I have seen of this camera from places like digitalcamerareview, steve's, photographyblog, show that this camera is made in Japan but the one I got 2 weeks ago from BB is made in China.

I went to FS and Staples to check where theirs are made in but their anti-theft dongles on the bottom of the cameras make it impossible to check. Just wondering if the country they are made in varies by chain.

Don't know if that really makes a difference but I just find the battery and AV/USB port covers to be quite flimsy. The battery door is kind of curved/bulging outwards so when I hold the camera I can feel it flexing. The AV/USB port isn't very flush either. They both feel like they won't endure many opening and closings.

My camera box says MIC. My wife has said it doesn't feel as nice as our SD850, which is correct. Guess she shouldn't have broken it then. :)

[kglo]

hey guys,
i got one too and on the side of the box it says it includes a black case
but i dont see any black case inside... can anyone tell me what case r they talking about? r they talking about the really thin - paper -like sleeve that the camera is in?

thanks in advance

I had the same issue - but returned to the store and asked them for the case, they gave me the case separately, no fuss. Its packaged separately as a bundle.

[comma]

is the deal dead??

[jbfd]

is the deal dead??

No the deal is not dead. The ToysRUS flyer sale price for the SD1200 is good until the end of Thursday Nov 12th.

As long as RFD members haven't cleaned out the cameras from your area, or the stores have all been notified of the flyer misprint, it's still worth trying to get the same price at other stores by showing them the actual hard copy printed flyer.

A local WM store I went to on Saturday didn't have of the SD1200IS cameras in stock and told me to come back tomorrow ( Tuesday) as an inventory check indicated there were a lot in transit to arrive then. The clerk had no problem with matching the price and specifically noted the flyer end date was Thursday November 12th.

[jbfd]

I had no problem today getting both a blue and pink bundle package SD1200IS from Zellers for the price shown in the ToysRUs flyer. Further bonus included being able to use a $10 off $75 coupon Zellers coupon that I received by email. The same coupon was being given out in the Zellers store as well. The store clerks had taped coupons to all the shopping buggies.

Zellers is selling the Canon SD1200IS in a bundled retail box that includes the camera and case. April Lavigne edition is the pink bundle.

The PM was rather easy when the clerk asked me which SD1200IS I wanted to buy ( meaning just the camera itself or the bundle of camera and case ). I just said I wanted the same as shown in the ToysRUs flyer and the clerk took a few minutes to read the flyer. Clerk said what a great deal and ran through each camera bundle as a separate transaction so I could use the $10 off coupon on each transaction.

From what I could see, there were lots of the Canon SD1200IS bundles behind the counter so maybe Zellers is bringing in lots of them for year end clearance?? :lol::lol::lol:

[Haz]

Good deal for all who got in on it. I was tempted when I saw the initial posting but it's too bad I already have a few decent cameras.

[Johnny Powel]

I find a lot of play in the battery door (side to side) anyone else?
seems to be where my thumb is when snapping pictures

[Johnny Powel]

I find a lot of play in the battery door (side to side) anyone else?
seems to be where my thumb is when snapping pictures

Bump

Does anyone have a loose battery door ?

[StoneColdWhat]

Bump

Does anyone have a loose battery door ?

Nope.. try an exchange ? :D

[mahjongmaniac]

No the deal is not dead. The ToysRUS flyer sale price for the SD1200 is good until the end of Thursday Nov 12th.

As long as RFD members haven't cleaned out the cameras from your area, or the stores have all been notified of the flyer misprint, it's still worth trying to get the same price at other stores by showing them the actual hard copy printed flyer.


trying to get TRU to honour the deal if they haven't posted retraction notices instore is one thing, but if it's a misprint, your attempt at PMing elsewhere is unethical/immoral

[b1unt3d]

trying to get TRU to honour the deal if they haven't posted retraction notices instore is one thing, but if it's a misprint, your attempt at PMing elsewhere is unethical/immoral

you assume everyone visits TRU often?