I had to buy my own so I got a Casio one that worked great but when I pulled it out again for ds1 last summer it was dead. Bummer.
They may last a long time but I still get angry over the monopoly and price gouging. Esp if they’re now building in planned obsolescence with nonreplaceable rechargeable batteries.
I went ahead and purchased the calculator at Staples for $89. I just looked at the Meifers circular and their deal is to buy the calculator at regular price but save $40 on your next shopping trip.
I was just coming to post that the best I've seen is Meijer for Aug 3 and 4 (FRi/Sat). It's School Bucks. So buy for $125 and use a coupon to get $20 off then get $40 back for your next purchase. $65 is what it ends up being. I really think last year, it was also on sale for $100 or so, but not this time.
Kris
$88 at Walmart right now
Jen
"What we permit we promote."
I'm always amazed at the deals people find at Goodwill/Salvation Army! I've never had that luck.
LOL, yes that usually happens to me too
Thank you for posting! I took the kids to start back-to-school shopping and this was the first thing we bought.
Still $88 right now so I went ahead and bought one. If anyone is looking for a case this one is great. We bought it for my older son a few years ago and it really protects the calculator.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...FFC06LR0&psc=1
~H~
Mom to 3 sweet kids
2003 ~ 2005 ~ 2009
Dang NOW I find out that I need one of these! I need this to be cheal! Off to check out suggestions in this thread and see if they’re still valid.