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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 8:03 pm
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Originally Posted by mikew99
Just be prepared to pay more for it in China than you would pay online in the U.S. You might think that electronics stuff is cheaper because so much of it is made there, but it's hard to beat U.S. sale prices. In fact, if you find one on sale at Fry's, you could probably have it shipped overnight and pay less than you would in China!
While I'm convinced that Fry's sells many of its loss leaders below cost, I still maintain that certain products are even cheaper in China. SD cards are a category that could go either way; just be sure to test it before you buy.
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