Need help saving even more please

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Okay I have set off on my flight off to the Canon Powershot G2 dream. I paid the $799.00 as suggested from a PhotoAlley.com. Now I know I am getting what I paid for. Next how to save even more.

I want to price match using my American Express Blue Best Buy plan and if anyone knows an Internet site or magazine or any print ad that I can get my hands on to make copy of with a price below $599.00 please post it here.

I can receive up to $250.00 back from Amex and I want the full amount if possible. Any help would be most appreciated and thanks ahead of time.

BTW, I also ordered a 1GB IBM Microdrive from Googlegear for $271 and some change. The lowest price I could find on the net. I think you see what I am trying to do. Get the 1GB IBM Microdrive and the camera for about what many retailers are asking for just the camera alone.

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Okay so nobody helped me yet with saving more money. That's okay because I found the ad that does the trick.

See page 103 of Shutterbug magazine January 2002 issue. Price for G2 listed in A&M's ad is $549.99. Now I can send a copy of that to American Express and get $250.00 back from my original purchase price from Photoalley.com (an MSN enabled store) which means I end up paying about that amount, $550.00 for my Canon Powershot G2. Ad to that my IBM 1 GB Microdrive from Googlegear.com plus shipping about $299.00. Total damages $889.00. Still less than the retail asking price of $899.00.

Thanks to everyone here who's suggestions and ideas helped me save a bundle !

If this is the first time you've read about this then here is the skinny.
Get an American Express Blue card.
Buy the G2 at Photoalley.com for $799.99 because at the time I bought it they had $100.00 off retail. Then use an ad dated AFTER your purchase within 60 days of the purchase and American Express Blue will refund you up to $250.00. Again, thanks to all who helped me. My Canon Powershot G2 has allowed me to take some great pictures and given me back my love for shooting.

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Which magasine was the G2 advertised for $599?

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It was Shutterbug I read on another posting here. The company is not a company you want to purchase from. They are a New York based company and you just don't really know what it is you are getting. I believe the price they are asking is because it is a "grey model" Canon Powershot G2. That means that you have NO WARRANTY ! Stay away from those characters ! They are not trustworthy. Just apply for an American Express Blue card and tell them you only need $1000 limit. That should cover you for the purchase of the G2 at $799 then see the ad A&M has for $549 and get the full $250 back. I would avoid buying from A&M too. They too I believe are another of those New York based companies. Good luck !