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Pigs must be flying, because they have better pricing than most online shops right now....
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lol told people this would happen

$350 USD by black friday watch
 
picked up two at that price. Not many people know or understand what these little cards can do and....

they're pretty confused about the GT meaning it's less of a competitor.
 
Wow, they actually lived up to their name for once :eek:

Course that price is pretty much set in stone most likely even when the prices plunge at the other places
 
I just bought this card last night. It was a hassle to get. Apparently all the stores in my area got 3 cards each. The day before i went to one of the stores. They said they had them in stock but could not even located them inside the store. I was thinking an employee was hiding them so they could purchase later. Last night i went to another store They said they also could not find the cards even though it shows they have 3 on hand. So i had them call the original store to see if they found the missing cards. They said they have one. So i went there again and i looked in the video card section it none was there. I was about to be pissed. Then i saw that they had them on the counter on display instead of where the other video cards were. I bought the only one they had left.
 
Best Buy doesn't gouge you, as much as they are totally oblivious to the market price of products. They come up with a price that usually around MSRP and just leave it there. I guarantee you in a year, when 8800GTs are going for 150$, Best Buy will still be selling the 8800GT for that price. They are a clueless retailer selling product to clueless customers. I guess it works.
 
Add in sales tax and it's about as bad as the e-tailers that are price gouging.

$200 is MSRP for low-tier manufacturer reference clocked 512MB models (ex: PNY). eVGA's (a top-tier manufacturer) reference clocked model was $230 at debut.
$240-260 is MSRP is the MSRP for top-tier overclocked models (ex. BFG OC model, eVGA SuperClocked and KO).

Any model over $260 can kiss my butt, I'll wait. Any reference model over $230 is a price gouge as well.

Btw, 256MB models and their pricing haven't even been announced yet.
 
Fry's Electronics is selling them for $269.99. I saw only one in stock while I was there yesterday, but picking up one of these ranks pretty low on my list of priorities.
 
I went to BB this weekend and saw a shelf full of these and kicked myself for ordering that EVGA for 20.00 more. LOL, I won't even have it till tomorrow.
 
Even better, go instore and get it for $239.99 like I did. But I also had a $100 GiftCard so i got it for $139.99 :) ALSO, they're having their Extended Gift Return Policy so you can return it up to Jan. 31 2008 if a new card comes out. Better than eVGA step-up!
I've been watching this card all week @ bb.com and it just started showing up for in store pickup today. It may take them a couple of days to get to the floor so YMMV. I already confirmed that these were in store at my local BB, but not on the floor. I also got the CC coupon (b&w copy) pre-approved by the manager on duty.

Here is what I plan on doing (YMMV):

$279.99 .... BFG - NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT OC Graphics Card @ Best Buy B&M.

$ -40.00 .... Circuit City $40 off $199 coupon.

$ -09.60 .... Double Points (4%) back with Reward Zone Starts 11/04

$230.39 .... Net after CC coupon and reward zone, plus YOUR tax.

Obviously this is just one deal that could be done. If you don't like the CC coupon, there are often 10 - 12% BB coupons floating around. The regular rewards zone gives you 2% back everyday and from 11/4 - 12/22, up to 4% off. LINK
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http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/777986
 
I just picked one up here in Saint Louis. Had no issues with using the 10% off BB coupon AND the triple reward points coupon. I should get $15 back in reward certs.

Now it is time to go return the 1950 Pro that I bought for $160 from CC three weeks ago!
 
Picked one up yesterday for my HTPC to replace a ATI 2600 Pro. Figured $280 wasn't bad for a "OC" version. So far I have only played Oblivion and NFS Pro Street (demo) on my HTPC. I figure I should be able to run most stuff at high quality at 1280x720 to match my 50" DLP.

Gaming on a 50" HDTV FTW!
 
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