Looking to pick up Fable II today? The hotly anticipated Xbox 360 release hit store shelves this morning, and The Real Canadian Superstore is looking to save you $10 on your purchase.
The price is good for the first week only, so make sure to stop by soon and save!
Maybe I’m crazy, but it seems to me that things are getting a lot cheaper nowadays when it comes to indulgent electronics purchases. Is it the economy? Changing market conditions? Have they just figured out how to make things cheaper?
Last August I purchased my first iPod. It was a second generation 4GB iPod Nano, which at the time was retailing for $279. Recently it took an unexpected trip through the washing machine. While my wife was able to figure out how to get it running again, I still felt it warranted a replacement. I was shocked at the price difference only a year could make.
In the span of 14 months I went from paying $279 for a 4GB device that only played music to spending $229 for an 8GB device that played music, movies, games and applications. I didn’t go with a different brand and I didn’t buy it off the back of a truck. I bought an 8GB iPod Touch and paid $50 less than I paid last year for a device with half the space and a fraction the functionality.
Similar things have been happening with TV’s and other electronics over the past few years. Has anybody else out there noticed a sharp decline in electronics prices? What have you saved money on just by waiting a few months and watching the prices dwindle?
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No, SmartCanucks hasn’t turned into a Beatles fan site. But the response to our recent post about Paul and his McDonald’s boycott was so great that I just couldn’t help but wonder what everyone thought about Ringo’s latest rant.
This video surfaced last week. Ringo is apparently too busy to answer his fan mail anymore. As an older dude I can appreciate what he’s doing. He’s pushing 70. If you were pushing 70 would you want to be dealing with a mountain of fan mail every day? But still – I can’t help but feel posting a video to let everyone know is a little pretentious. Sure it’s nice of him to make it public knowledge — especially if he has a good reputation for responding to his fans — but the whole thing smacks of publicity craving to me.
I’ve only been able to think of two things since this video surfaced — the fan mail scene in A Hard Day’s Night, and The Simpsons episode where Ringo finally replies to Marge’s letter. If it’s still chugging along anything like this, I can see why he’s putting a stop to it;
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So what do you think? Attention hungry, or just tired?
Future Shop has been having daily days of deals but they sucked so bad I didn’t bother posting them on SC and wasting your time. However today they have an awesome deal! PlayStation 3 Guitar Hero III bundle is on sale for $49.99 $99.99 at Future Shop! I doubt this will last for long so if you’re interested order it now.
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Thanks NanaBanana for posting this promo in the forum.
Purchase Ziploc brand Zip ‘N Steam plus any 2 Ziploc Brand Products and get your choice of a Free Massage or personal training session.
It’s much cheaper to buy no name food storage bags from dollar stores. However if you buy Ziplocs this promo’s good for you.
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Some pretty good coupons from Safeway Canada:
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I’m not quite sure how I feel about this one. Former Beatle and vegetarian-activist Paul McCartney is calling for a total boycott of McDonald’s worldwide. He’s not doing it because he detests the glorificaiton of meat. He’s not doing because of their impact on the environment. He’s doing it because a McDonald’s in Liverpool had pictures of The Beatles hanging in their restaurant.
On the one hand, I get it. He’s a public figure in the fight against meat, so to use his image inside a restaurant whose main focus is serving up burgers and nuggets is unquestionably in poor taste. But it is Liverpool. The city thrives on it’s ties with The Beatles. I’d be shocked if every restaurant in Liverpool didn’t have a picture or two floating around on their walls.
And there are better reasons to call for a boycott of McDonald’s. While I’m sure he’s never condoned their practices, to wait until he noticed his picture on the wall to call for a global boycott seems a little tacky.
What do you think? Was Sir Paul right to do what he did? Or is this all just a bunch of silly nonsense?
[via The Telegraph]
Thanks willowsprite for posting this freebie in the Candian Shopping forum 😀
Hbc Rewards points will be awarded weekly based on accepted product reviews only. There is no limit on the number of product reviews allowed, however, Hbc Rewards points will only be awarded once per item/product. Offer ends October 31st
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Thanks Hot Like Wasabi for suggesting these awesome Shoppers Drug Mart deals in advance 😀
On November 1st and 2nd, spend $50 (after discounts and redemptions, before taxes) and receive a $10 Cara gift card. Spend $75 and receive a $20 gift card.
On October 25th/26th, receive 20x on Hallowe’en items when you spend $20 or more (after discounts and redemptions, before taxes).
Here’s the list of participating product categories:
Thanks SJ for suggesting this free Maybelline Beauty Guide 😀
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It’s unfortunate but we all saw that coming; with their overpriced items and the global economic recession Linens N Things was unable to survive. Linens N Things Canada filed for bankruptcy yesterday and shut down the Canadian website canada.lnt.com. Expect Linens N Things stores to have HUGE sales to clear and liquidate all their stocks. They may have already started the sales since Linens N Things US has an up to 30% Going out of Business sale.
Oh and final reminder about the gift cards: if you have any Linens N Things gift cards NOW is the time to use them before they become obsolete.
Get 15% off all regularly priced Outwear and Sportwear at all Danier Canada stores.
Danier coupon expires Nov. 30, 2008
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Costco Canada posts its in-store coupons online. You can view the coupons at GetMoreOfWhatYouLove.ca
Looks like McCain Foods Company is starting a marketing campaign to remind us the name stands for a food company not a US presidential nominee 😉 . This coupon is offered through Save.ca. Buy 3 McCain food proudcts and save $4.00.
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