July 24, 2006
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It’s been a while. There have been a bunch of stories, but just no time to tell them. Between school and work, I have very little time to do the things I enjoy, such as sleep and have fun.
First off, I bought a new camera. A video camera. I purchased a JVC Everio camera. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Damn, that’s expensive!” That’s where the story comes into play.
I was at the PX eating lunch with my lifting buddy, and at some point, a guy comes out of the Power Zone (the section that sells electronics) pushing a cart with a large sound system in it. My buddy goes, “looks like someone bought that Bose system that was going for half off.” I’m in disbelief. Then he tells me that there’s an XBox 360 selling in there for $150. I don’t really want an XBox, but who could pass up investigating. I have him show me where he saw this.
Apparently, they were selling a bunch of stuff that was opened, at 50% off. Actually, it was “an additional 50% off.” More on that later. I see the XBox, but it’s a core system, meaning that it doesn’t have the hard drive, or the ability to connect to Live. No point in buying that. I continue to look around the table, and I spot 2 of the JVC cameras. Again, they had been opened, and probably returned. There was none of the packaging that kept everything neat either.
After some examination, I look at the price. They have dropped the price from $497 to $372.75 (25% off). On top of this, there was an ADDITIONAL 50% off. Now, personally, I was planning to save up the $700 to purchase the 30 GB version, but I was now holding a 20 GB version, and it would only be $186. I’m not stupid. However, there was no battery in the box. I walked over to the batter aisle, and saw that they cost $50. There had to be a better way. I simply asked if there was a battery for the system. The sales person walked away, and then came back with one. Needless to say, I purchased it then and there.
It’s a pretty good camera. Video is very clear, and I can literally look into someone’s ear from across the street. Yeah, it’s pretty awesome. This belongs right up there with the auction post.
Black 6, out.
Comments (8)
Hello, Glad to “hear” from you. Hope that school is going great for you. WOW! on getting that camera. I’ve been looking for a video camera, but I really don’t care to travel over there right now. Ha HA! I am you already know this, you can always download the instruction manual online. I am sure you do read the instruction manual~~~Will be looking for some great videos soon. Many Smiles, Sharon in Athens, GA
New Gadgets are always fun!
Yeah, the PX here at Fort Jackson was doing the same thing where they were literally cutting prices by hundreds.
And i meant the cadet restrictions like restrictions of what time I am allowed to go to bed, when I am allowed to get married, etc.
hella cute!! Be carefull..
.. once again.. hella cute!
saw where you came by…
Good stuff. Lucky again.
very true
hey you. I am happy to see that you are using all of your skills learned at Westpoint to do some math and calculating. I hope all is well. I am planning on working in Iraq for a year. I want to talk to you about it. Sorry I keep misisng you. It is all random coincidence, not purpose. Have a good day and God bless,
Jane