Nikon D40 - Where to buy?

[Melee54]

I've been searching for a Nikon D40 ever since target has been clearancing them, but every target I've been to has already salvaged them all. It's a shame, as the prices were anywhere from $124 - 315. I've called a billion walmarts, the local malls, best buys, etc. No one has this camera anymore. Well, one best buy did, but they were selling it for $459, which is something I am not willing to pay after seeing the D40s sell at target for so cheap...

Ebay seems to be the closest I can get to a good deal, but even then, it's still a little much on this slightly outdated camera. I've got a trip coming up with a friend, and it would be wonderful to get back into photography + have a camera for the trip.

Also, if any SlickDealer has one that they're not wanting, let me know...

Edit: Forgot to mention that I'd prefer it to be a kit / has a lens included.

[Sontdp]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pro...amera.html

My buddy got one just like this from here was awesome note though there isn't a lens with this one. I can't remember the name of the good cheap nikon lens for this but this is a start. Also the 10.2 mp one.

[Melee54]

Quote from Sontdp : http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pro...amera.html My buddy got one just like this from here was awesome note though there isn't a lens with this one. I can't remember the name of the good cheap nikon lens for this but this is a start. Also the 10.2 mp one.

Not exactly what I'm looking for, but I'm going to keep it bookmarked just in case. Thanks.

Anyone know of anything else?

Edit: How did you even find that listed at B&H? I tried finding it manually but the only Nikon D40 that shows up is a brand new one. That used one isn't even listed, haha... Weird.

[markp9114]

do you have a sears near you? look on http://searsoutlet.com to see if they have any on clearance. mine had it for around 300

[Melee54]

Quote from markp9114 : do you have a sears near you? look on http://searsoutlet.com to see if they have any on clearance. mine had it for around 300

I have a few sears stores around me, but none of the "outlet" centers. I called them all up anyway though and none of them had the D40 in stock. Thanks for the help though!

edit: Wow! There's a refurbished one in NJ for $179. I've got a friend over there (The same one I'm planning the trip with!), maybe she can check it out for me!

edit again: Nevermind. It was just a single display case body, no lens, no battery, no charger, no lens cap thing, nada. Not worth it

[chernomorezrx]

Quote from Melee54 : edit again: Nevermind. It was just a single display case body, no lens, no battery, no charger, no lens cap thing, nada. Not worth it

Sears usually has its cameras turned off all the times and lenses are hidden from display. Battery/charger you can buy on ebay for $10 for both. Lens caps and a strap is dirt cheap too. I bought a demo at sears and i love it.

[Melee54]

Quote from chernomorezrx : Sears usually has its cameras turned off all the times and lenses are hidden from display. Battery/charger you can buy on ebay for $10 for both. Lens caps and a strap is dirt cheap too. I bought a demo at sears and i love it.

Yeah, the guy said it was never used... But I figured after buying it + accessories + lense(s) I'll be in the $300s already... So it would make sense to just buy a normal kit with everything already together. I was really hoping some other place could price match those awesome target prices...

[Deal?Where?]

Quote from Melee54 : Yeah, the guy said it was never used... But I figured after buying it + accessories + lense(s) I'll be in the $300s already... So it would make sense to just buy a normal kit with everything already together. I was really hoping some other place could price match those awesome target prices...

You happen to be in luck. I have this camera with the 18-55 lens and have used it VERY little. I used it on 2 trips-one to Sesame Place and one trip to Philadelphia. A little background:
My friend Doug is a professional photographer and, after seeing his pictures with his more pricey $5000 Nikon, I wanted one. The camera is NICE. It is very light and feels balanced in your hand. I have a camera bag for it also, and the original box/instructions/cd's that came with it. The most $$$ you should spend on a camera is in the lens. Mine has a good zoom, but wanted to save up and get a better zoom lens.
The reason I am selling it? My wife. She uses the point and shoot way more, and I must admit that I grab the PAS more because it's easier to handle and put in my pocket.....
PM me about it.
Here are a few sites that got me interested in the camera:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/.../index.htm
and
www.dougphillipsphoto.com
Doug has an awesome talent that "gets the right shot"

[Melee54]

I had one of the most frustrating experiences today. At searsoutlet.com I found a bunch of these D40s marked as reconditioned. I called the nearby ones, but the employees all said "Um sorry man I can't find it anywhere, it probably sold out." (Argh, but the website says your store has one left!). Then, I decided to call one far away in CT. Got a friend who could pick it up for me. Complete kit for $199. It took me One hour and 15 minutes to get through to the electronics department. I must have complained to "over 9000" employees and finally got through. Gah! Then, I told the guy about the camera and he said "Alright lemme check" ... *2 mins later* "Can't find it anywhere. I looked where da camera's waz at but I aint seeing it nowhere. Checked da clearance case too and don't see nuttin." So... I wasted an hour and 15 minutes worth of AT&T minutes for nothing...

So frustrating.

Maybe I'll have to consider your deal more, "Deal?where?" haha...

[mithnb]

Do note the rule of thumb for a bargain hunter is to never call and find out - if there is only one left the guy on the phone probably bought it for himself than let you have it later if at all

[mychen]

I picked one up from via SearsOutlet.com from a Sears Retail in MA. Paid $300 for it - it's got everything except the strap (open box). Let me know if you're interested...

[drunkfr0g]

Quote from Melee54 : I have a few sears stores around me, but none of the "outlet" centers. I called them all up anyway though and none of them had the D40 in stock. Thanks for the help though! edit: Wow! There's a refurbished one in NJ for $179. I've got a friend over there (The same one I'm planning the trip with!), maybe she can check it out for me! edit again: Nevermind. It was just a single display case body, no lens, no battery, no charger, no lens cap thing, nada. Not worth it

I just bought one today in NJ for $149. I found it on searsoutlet.com and went to a normal Sears to pick it up. As soon as I said what I wanted, the sales guy took my paper (with the price from the website) and started the with the excuses.
Here are some of the excuses:
"I sold this one yesterday, so this must be old"
"Yup, a mistake on the website as we never carried this model"
"Do you need a memory card with that? Actually, I looked up the wrong camera"
As soon as I saw him typing something in the computer after he said "have a nice day", I went back to ask another question and guess what.....he was looking at the screen that said '1 in stock!' Then came the better excuses (the best one - "it's a display and we took it off the floor to clean it). Finally the electronic manager came over to see what was going on and I explained it to him.....
Moral of story:
1 - DO NOT CALL
2 - The sales people will tell you anything if it's a good price so they can buy it (I finally saw rule 1 in person). I can't imagine what goes through there head if you call

FYI - the camera I bought had the body, lens, and strap
The best part of the transaction was when I was leaving, a bunch of sales people gathered to talk about the sale. I heard, "man, that was a good deal..I almost had it"

[tyllerdurdin]

This Morning I went to a few targets to check to see if they had the Canon XSi at clearance. I did find one Target that only had the Display model but it was not marked down yet. The sales associate told me to come back monday to see if the clearance would go into affect then. I then went to a target down the street from that one and they had a bunch of the XSi's but they were not marked down either. I then noticed that they had a Nikon D40 and it was on clearance for 174.99 I told the sales associate I wanted that one. It was the only one left so I purchased the floor model. He gave me every excuse in the book why I shouldnt buy the floor model but I knew he just wanted it for himself. When he went to ring it up the register rung it up for even less. The register rung it up for 122.41 after tax I paid out the door 134.43 for a Nikon D40. I was very pleased.

[wuzzy]

Quote from mychen : I picked one up from via SearsOutlet.com from a Sears Retail in MA. Paid $300 for it - it's got everything except the strap (open box). Let me know if you're interested...

So you're the one who bought it in Burlington?

[tyllerdurdin]

Quote from wuzzy : So you're the one who bought it in Burlington?

No I bought this in Southern California