Sansa Clip Zip 8GB on Sale for $40 at Costco

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by DreamWriter

Thanks for mentioning that. Last time I tried (some years ago) they didn't allow it, but perhaps their policy has changed.

Edit: I just phoned the nearest Costco. I was told that they do not have free day passes. Nonmembers can shop at their pharmacy, etc., but not electronics. Oh well.

Non-members can shop online and pay a 5% surcharge. Unfortunately, this offer is in-store only.

[DreamWriter]

Originally Posted by Blossom

You can get the 4GB version on Amazon for just under $40 in a variety of colors. I own this and with a big SD Card the internal memory really isn't a problem. I paid $30 for mine last Black Friday. I got the blue one. I should of went with orange. (easier to see) If I buy another one it will be orange. The 8GB only comes in black or grey. I have no problem paying $40 for another 4GB version. They are just that nice!

I've been thinking that the 4GB model may be fine. I have a 32GB microSDHC card in my tablet that's already loaded with music, so there would be no additional expense for the expanded storage.

I'll give it some further thought. I'm partial to the orange too.

[DreamWriter]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Non-members can shop online and pay a 5% surcharge. Unfortunately, this offer is in-store only.

That's interesting. I tried doing that about ten years ago, and it required a membership number. I'll look into it for other purchases in the future.

[cromag]

Sansa Players currently available at Newegg. There are quite a few 4GB Zip and Plus models starting at about $35, with free shipping. (In the US, I suppose. I don't know about internationally.)

[kg3]

--I ended up buying a Sansa Clip Zip 8GB today at Costco.

--There is a $10 off manufacturer's instant rebate that's taken off at the register, so I paid $45 ($70-80+ retail, Costco reg. price=$55). So that's pretty close to the previous sale of $40. I'm assuming this instant rebate went into effect right after the previous sale ended. I couldn't get to Costco before now so I'm pretty happy with the $45 versus $40. Thanks for the original heads up tubemonkey!

--So, if anyone is still in the market for one you can get it for $45 (I think the instant rebate ends around Aug. 14).

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by kg3

--I ended up buying one today at Costco.

--There is an instant $10 off manufacturer's coupon that's taken off at the register, so I paid $45 ($70-80+ retail, Costco reg. price=$55). So that's pretty close to the previous sale of $40. I'm assuming this instant manufacturer's coupon went into effect right after the previous sale ended. I couldn't get to Costco before now so I'm pretty happy with the $45 versus $40. Thanks for the original heads up tubemonkey!

--So, if anyone is still in the market for one you can get it for $45 (not sure how long the instant discount is in effect).

YW; and congrats on your new toy. I'm sure you'll enjoy it like the rest of us do.

These "sales" are really instant rebates and generally run 2~4 weeks. The previous $40 offer was also an instant rebate ($15).

[Fluribus]

Originally Posted by DreamWriter

Thanks for mentioning that. Last time I tried (some years ago) they didn't allow it, but perhaps their policy has changed.

Edit: I just phoned the nearest Costco. I was told that they do not have free day passes. Nonmembers can shop at their pharmacy, etc., but not electronics. Oh well.

That seems an odd decision on their part.

I went to the service desk. I said, "I'm considering a membership. I'd like to look around the store." They gave me a little slip of paper. The slip told me what the surcharge percentage was. I went into the store. I later signed up.

I let the membership lapse after a while. A few years later I went back and did the same thing.

I would never have paid for a membership otherwise. I would not go through the hassle of signing up, not liking it, and getting a refund. Even if they replaced the food samplers with strippers, I'd want to see that it's worth the money.

[sadievan]

Can you use Bluetooth headphones with the Sansa Clip?

Carol

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by sadievan

Can you use Bluetooth headphones with the Sansa Clip?

Carol

No it's just a mp3 player. It doesn't have any of those fancy features like WiFi or Bluetooth. It's so small you just clip it on your shirt and use regular ear buds.

[sadievan]

Originally Posted by Blossom

No it's just a mp3 player. It doesn't have any of those fancy features like WiFi or Bluetooth. It's so small you just clip it on your shirt and use regular ear buds.

Thanks. I guess like my iPod nano.

Carol

[Britomart]

I went and bought the 4GB red one after reading all your recommendations. I am just loading it with some ebooks and am taking to to the gym later. I love the MSD card option!

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by kg3

--So, if anyone is still in the market for one you can get it for $45 (I think the instant rebate ends around Aug. 14).

I went to Costco today and this sale ends 15 Aug 2012.

[Venus]

Thanks tubemonkey...I bought it when you first posted the info on the sale. I love it. I put all my audiobooks on it and 8 gb was perfect. I take it on walks and workouts and wait times in my life. It is so small and light and the sound is great.

[new]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Anytime

Black Friday is just over 4 months away and there are usually some very good deals on the Clips then. Stores to watch will be Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, and RadioShack. Until then, it doesn't hurt to check these stores every now then.

The Clips are currently on a two-year release cycle:

• Sansa Clip (Oct 07)
• Sansa Clip+ (Aug 09)
• Sansa Clip Zip (Aug 11)

I just bought another zip clip.

I see you said every 2 years new clips come out. That means next month. If they still are going to. Anybody hear that?

I think they may stop making mp3 players because when you look at Overdrive website for audiobooks compatible they are only a few companies left that make them. Sony no longer makes wma compatible. Seems they are all going to Android. I wonder if the Library will stop having wma books now that I have 3 clips.

[JohnMorris]

Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

I use the Sansa Clip + (previous gen - they work, why spend more when you don't need to.) Great players. There is alternative firmware (Rockbox) for the previous versions, the Clip Zip is under construction as we type.

Under construction or not, the development version of Rockbox has been working just fine on my Clip Zip for many months.

I'm tempted by this - the buttons on my current Clip Zip, which I love dearly, have started to wear out. Sadly, I think it is not long for this world.