HMB1950 Posted June 22, 2005 #1 Share Posted June 22, 2005 does anyone know if memory cards are cheaper on the ship? I know it would be duty free but i was more concerned about the price. Of course I could always try and find one in port but I need it sooner than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ship Addict Posted June 22, 2005 #2 Share Posted June 22, 2005 I can only imagine how ungodly expensive a memory card would be on the ship or in any of the ports, if you can even find the right kind of card for your camera. Why don't you try to find the appropriate memory card before you sail? Then you can shop around and find the best deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phroggie Posted June 22, 2005 #3 Share Posted June 22, 2005 I don't know the answer to your question but... -There's no duty on memory cards so you can buy it "duty free" stateside. -They don't have the shelf space on board to stock a good selection. -Anyone walking into the store looking for that has "desperate" written on one side of their face and "rob me" on the other. -It's a looong swim to the nearest competition. And UPS trucks don't float that far. Given that if you have time get it now. If you're lucky, you're near a Fry's and it will be on sale tomorrow or Friday. If not, try Staples or OfficeMax/Depot. If you have time, CrucialDotCom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted June 22, 2005 #4 Share Posted June 22, 2005 I have got my last memory card off ebay very cheaply. I think I got a 128 mgs for 20 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REALITYBREAK Posted June 22, 2005 #5 Share Posted June 22, 2005 I checked the price of memory cards on the Conquest. They were double the price I paid at Staples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted June 22, 2005 #6 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Last time I checked, memory cards at WalMart were less expensive than OfficeMax. EVERYTHING like that is much more expensive on the ship. And, you may not find what you need in port. Buy before you sail.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dms_cruisers04 Posted June 22, 2005 #7 Share Posted June 22, 2005 If you have time before you need it, check ecost.com. They have 128 mg cards for free. Well, it's a mail-in rebate and you'll have to pay shipping. JAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreadPirateRobert Posted June 22, 2005 #8 Share Posted June 22, 2005 does anyone know if memory cards are cheaper on the ship? You can pretty much count on everything being more expensive on the ship. I take that back, there are some good deals on liquor ; from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted June 22, 2005 #9 Share Posted June 22, 2005 If you are worrying you may run out of room on your existing card. You could always buy a spare just before the cruise, leave it in the blister pack and return it when you get back if you didn't use it. I never said that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WazAnOkie Posted June 22, 2005 #10 Share Posted June 22, 2005 If you have time, you can find good prices on eBay for memory, or like other have said, Walmart was about the cheapest. I would definately go ahead and get additional memory cards before the trip. I have several, and have never regretted getting them. I have looked onboard and in various ports, and found that if/when they had the exact type, they knew you were in need, and the price reflected it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snista Posted June 22, 2005 #11 Share Posted June 22, 2005 We just got off the Valor and they were $75.00 I think my husband said. I about choked since we got one for $20.00 on ebay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledRed Posted June 22, 2005 #12 Share Posted June 22, 2005 It also depends on what kind of memory card you require. I've got two cameras, one uses CompactFlash (I can get them real cheap) and the other uses XD (I have to shop around to get a deal). I'm too paranoid and cost-aware to wait on buying these until I'm on the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkmbfm Posted June 23, 2005 #13 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Check BestBuy.com. Got a great deal on a 512mb Compact Flash for my camera. You can pick it up at the store in a few days, or have it shipped to me. After sale price, rebate, etc., it only cost $30. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyagerfl Posted June 23, 2005 #14 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Yeah......would be nice to pick up a bargin onboard......but this ain't one of them. I Would probabably stay away from ones sold in the ports also.... Might as well just break down and buy one on sale at home. You can find a 1 gig card for under $100 if you watch for sales. Just get it over with.......and DO IT. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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