new camera

We had to replace two point and shoot digital cameras. One was accidentally dropped from a 2M height ledge while touring India; the other one, after the MSP trip in July no longer could focus, motor shot. So today, I bought the Canon D10 as the replacement. This camera was selected due to its ruggedness.

The original price was HKD 2,680 (CAD 379+). Due to my requirement, I paid for what I got. After asking for a discount and a "no" was replied, I pull out my credit card. Immediately, the staff came back with a load of goodies. 1) Free 8G SD card (water-proof), 2) Camera bag, 3) extra Canon backup battery, 4) SD card holder, 5) screen protector, 6) Addidas sport water bottle. The kicker came when he asked quietly if I would like to use my HSBC MasterCard points to pay for part of the purchase. O. I didn't know I could do that nor the bank informed me of that. The only thing I knew was the bank will charge me HKD 200.00 to transfer my points to AsiaMiles. "OK" I replied. Why not. After 5 minutes, he came back with all the slips and all. I signed my life away. Out of the HKD 2,680, my MasterCard point redemption netted me a payment of only HKD 1,720 (CAD 243+). What a saving! And what a way to redeem my points. Fast and Furious. Wow... I was impressed; this was easily the best deal I had all my life with my electronic purchases.

I am ready for our hike this Saturday in HK. Iron-wife will show me her old stomping ground. And I've gotten myself a pair of the new Timberland Mountain Athletics runners. It was at a discount, 15% off.