Sometimes it's a matter of principle

Since I got the Nikon P5000, I would like to sell the ol' Sony DSC-W1. It's a pretty decent camera. It's performed rather well for me. So I posted it on the forsale bulletin board at work. This is what I got. Names removed to protect the stupid.

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From: E
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 4:11 PM
To: F
Subject: RE: Sony DSC-W1 5.1MP Digital Camera

I'll bring it in, but there is a huge difference in the quality of the product. If you haven't already done so, I'd suggest you go check out that Kodak and handle it. Kodak has yet to produce a standout product. So you really can't compare.

BTW, you might want to refresh that page. It says there are 0 left of that model.

There's very little room to negotiate on the price. Sorry. And I'm not in any hurry to sell either.

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From: F
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 3:50 PM
To: E
Subject: RE: Sony DSC-W1 5.1MP Digital Camera

Hi E,

Well then if you ask Future Shop, they will align their price, and it's still available on line at Best Buy as far as I can tell.
But it's not the point. I'm not in a hurry, and this is for my step sister, who's still a student… I'll have to ask. Any negotiation margin would be a must here.

Still, I'd like to have a look tomorrow if don't mind.
Best regards,

F
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From: E
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 3:33 PM
To: F
Subject: RE: Sony DSC-W1 5.1MP Digital Camera

The Sony also has more manual options. Another reason it's heavier is because it has a sturdier body, not plastic.

If you do further research, the Kodak you referenced is considered a "budget" digital camera with fewer features than the Sony.

Sorry to be blunt, but if you want to pay the same price as the Kodak, then why not buy that model instead? I checked and the Kodak is sold out at Best Buy at $79.97. The Kodak is sold at Future Shop for $179.99. And that's just for the camera and alkaline batteries. So I think $150 is a fair price.

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From: F
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 2:57 PM
To: E
Subject: RE: Sony DSC-W1 5.1MP Digital Camera

Well it has a better LCD and focus range, but it's heavier and has less ISO choices, and it's probably out of warranty… for the rest it looks pretty similar.
I'll buy it for a 100$, maybe more but I'll have to discuss it at home.

How much are you comfortable to negotiate?

F

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From: E
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 2:44 PM
To: F
Subject: RE: Sony DSC-W1 5.1MP Digital Camera

The Sony DSC-W1 is a better camera overall.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=kodak_c533%2Csony_dscw1&show=all

What were you thinking of offering?

//E

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From: F
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 1:45 PM
To: E
Subject: RE: Sony DSC-W1 5.1MP Digital Camera

Why not.

Is it negotiable?

This 5MP camera + bag + 2Gb + tax, is available at best buy for less than 150$:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Kodak/kodak_c533.asp

F


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From: E
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 12:19 PM
To: F
Subject: RE: Sony DSC-W1 5.1MP Digital Camera

Hi F,

Yes it is. Would you like me to bring it in tomorrow?

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From: F
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 12:15 PM
To: E
Subject: RE: Sony DSC-W1 5.1MP Digital Camera

Hi,

I could be interested.

Is it still available?

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Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 2:14 PM
Posted To: For Sale
Subject: Sony DSC-W1 5.1MP Digital Camera

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Sony/sony_dscw1.asp (photo is of a black one, this one is silver)

Works perfectly fine. Comes with 2 rechargable AA batteries and charger, USB cable, software.

Will throw in 1Gb and 512Mb Memory Sticks and Lowepro carrying pouch.

All for $150.