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Just in: Did you know that they used to make cameras that take regular AA batteries instead of a $100 thing called a BLC-DB-A001D-5 that you can only order from Mississauga until they discontinue it next year?

camera-traders.comCanon Powershot A560The Canon Powershot A560 is a 7.1mp digital camera with a 4x zoom lens, manual or automatic exposure, and close-enough 640x480 video recording at up to 30fps. Runs on 2 AA batteries (included). In exc...

24/10/26, 7:13 pm4 reposts23 likes

Brian DuBois

@mrbwa1.bsky.social

Yup. In the old days, I was the sales attachment leader at a big box store simply by selling people a camera with a memory card and some rechargeable AAs; sometimes a case too. Felt more ethical than monstor cable sales or protection plans.

Neal Hinkle

@nealhinkle.bsky.social

I guy once gave me the most f’ if I care sales speach ever for a $5 plan to cover a $30 fan. I bought the plan. As did all my friends who were also in line cracking up at this guys most excellent sales delivery.

Brian DuBois

@mrbwa1.bsky.social

They tried to get me to sell computers and I declined. At least the warranty at that place was basically bring it back and we will replace