Boxing day sales got me!

It's Christmas eve, and I'm in Best Buy's virtual waiting room. I've been checking out cameras for a few months now, waiting for this day. The deal isn't quite as good as I'd hoped, but last year I waited too long (greed made me wait) and everything sold out while I was looking for better deal. Not this year. I'm heading off to Russia this summer and I need a camera!


I'm quite shocked at how this works: I clicked on "Buy" at 8:01. It took 4-5 minutes to get to the waiting room. And now, I wait. It's 8:16, and I've made no progress. How many of us clicked at 8:00 I wonder? Obviously, a lot. No wonder everything sold out last year.


While I wait, I wonder if this is the wise thing to do. I've always loved photography, and have had a few good cameras in my life, but since the advent of digital, I can't be bothered with my old film camera. Old is the operational word. It's a Pentax K1000. It's been around for... 20 years? Then I bought a Coolpix, and it's "okay," but not if you want really good photos.

However, it's not cheap, and I am trying to be careful with my money. So I really need the camera? Will my trip be worse without it?


8:21. I'm moving up the queue. I'm 30% into it. Wonder if there will still be stock by the time I make it? I can see now that even if I hadn't procrastinated, I might not have gotten what I wanted last year.


I was lusting after a Nikon D80, but I really can't justify it. It's more sophisticated than I need, but it is a beaut. I'm waiting for a Canon Rebel XSi. With an extra battery and accessories pack, it's $699. At FutureShop, I could have had the same camera with a zoom lens for $960. Just a little rich for my blood, so I'm going to try Henry's resale store next week to see if I can find a second hand lens.


84%. This is getting exciting. And it's moving fast.....

At last, 100%, I got the camera. I'm pretty happy with my purchase.