A more recent model, the Expelion 850 is about $20 cheaper on Amazon. Why would that be?
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They may not be producing the 800 model anymore; hence the price for the older model is higher. I ordered the 800 and reviewed the 800 - there was no 850 product on Amazon at that time. However, I actually received the 850. I recommend the 850 strongly.
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The original model had cost around $40. It appears that the newer model has been "cost reduced" (I have to leave that research up to other Amazon customers since I do not have the new one). From pictures, the new model appears to look cheaper.
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Amazon just raised the price about $80. Must be because it's out of stock. I don't think I'll buy it now.
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The list price is $90. This model has been discontinued so this is great price.
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Because it is a cheap machine that is all about hype and marketing. Pls avoid. It is 2-3 times more expensive than all the others and not worth $100!
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I heard it should be around $20 also...I would like to know why it is so expensive..
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The price seems to be the lowest when there are only a few(1-4)models left. I bought mine last week when Amazon only had three left and the price was about $80 dollars less than today. I have noticed this before that when they get a new shipment the price is $2000 and when only a few left it goes down to $1800.
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Supply and demand. Many of the 'Big Box' outlets and online stores are running low on inventory or are sold out of the black model. Even Samsung .com (direct) has reduced it's price incentives, extended protection warranty promotion and memory give-away (quality). It goes to reason that if there's less demand for the white one and they can get more $$$ for the black model, why wouldn't they (want to) line their pockets (and sell a few white ones to boot)? I ordered one there last week with a $50 price reduction, 2 year extended service policy and a 32gb, class 10 EVO card for $399 with available free shipping. Now the $50's gone, no ESP and a cheaper card. Costco currently has the best deal going with $50 off, 16gb card and a case (NOTE: While supplies last) till 6/14/14.
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Seems to be close to the 8500. The specs show it to be slightly slower if I recall correctly.
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I'm looking to buy one. Such a good question but no one seems to know the answer. :(update: I think they are the same except one is more cheaply built. But which one?? Who knows...could be the higher priced one!
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That's probably why they cost around $85 dollars at the mall, but as I've used both,I see no deference and they work the same. also at amazon You can save a lot! I really recommend to buy it..
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I checked around for prices on Amazon and other places. I have one that I got 6 years ago. Doesn't seem to be available at regular office supply stores. I was a teacher at the time...There is no way I paid that kind of price. It had to have been on sale and well under $100 when I bought it or it wouldn't have been purchased by me. They were not available on Logitech's website except for support. Sorry, It looks to me like scarcity on a good product has driven the price up, but I did find it on ebay for under $300. I know probably not a lot of help. Contact Logitech, maybe they can help.
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The new CC price is 2400.,only 25. more than Amazon. Given the more convenient service with CC, Amazon no longer has a price advantage.
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I am not really familiar with the cheaper model. I can say that the unit that I have works very well. It is very accurate and dependable and I highly recommend it.
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I just got one about a month ago. I buy a lot of stuff from Dell, it was in Dell packaging, you couldn't tell the difference. I have a Dell sales rep and asked him how Amazon can sell it cheaper -- they get some special deal.
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That confused me too. But look -- both products share the same dimensions and the same Item Number (101736); checking the Sauder site they show only one product that looks like that. So they are really the same. But don't think the "Storage" version is cheaper (by $40) -- note that it costs $79 more to ship.
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I noticed the same thing. I think there is one vendor that is selling the G7 over $900. If you delve further into the Amazon system you will find that the G7 actually sells about $40 less than the newer model when you calculate shipping.