Wireless Rip-Offs!

I lost my cell phone a few months ago and I went to get a replacement.  I bought a newer Samsung model that actually has mp3 play-back capability.  It also has a slot for memory cards to store music as well as photos and videos.

So I stopped by the Cingular/AT&T store to buy a memory card.  They had two types available; 1GB and 2GB.

I asked how much, and the sales woman replied in a haughty tone that the 1GB was $100.

She had this look that said, "Not gonna ask me how much for the 2GB are you, poor man."

Instead I asked her what type of memory card it was.

This took her aback.

She fumbled a bit before mumbling that she didn't know.

She asked her co-workers and they gave strange looks.  Some said "I don't know."  others said "I'll check."

So finally after a little commotion, I got the answer.

It was a MicroSD card.

Hmmmmm........

I thanked them.  And drove to my nearest Fry's.

Where I found a 2GB MicroSD card on sale for $14!!!!

What a RIP-OFF!!!

Remember, kids.  It always pays to shop around.

Rockstep On One,
Charlie