The Frugal Bostonian

My old digital camera gave up, and I decided to finally break down and get a new one.

All cameras are not created equal, so I put some effort into deciding what model to get.  I asked around at work, someone recommended a canon pwershot a1100is.  Turns out I had used this model as a friend owns it.  Then I looked in consumer reports, this camera was a recommended buy. Given this consensus, I decided to purchase this model.  I was now on a quest for the best price.,

There was a large price range for this camera.  The best was at Amazon.com  for $129, but I kept looking around.  I found it at Staples for $129, but with a $50 rebate for a staples gift card,.

I ordered it at Staples.com, by going through my continental airlines frequent flyer account, so I will get frequent flyer points.  I used in-store pickup so I would receive the item in the store, and could check it there (and immediately exchange it if anything appeared amiss).  I went online to sign up for the rebate (not well advertised, I bet a lot of people will forget to get the rebate).

I am now going to read the owner’s manual and set up the time/date stamp, and learn about the extra features.