> I don't have any advice, but I would like to
ask about this "Sam's Club".

Sam's is a warehouse-type store that's owned
and operated by the same people that own
WalMart. You have to be a member of the club
to shop there, and membership is $35 a year
and up. The concept is simple: they sell stuff
in bulk. You spend more money when you go
shopping there, but the per-unit prices are
cheaper than shopping at a regular grocery or
retail store.

Sam's carries a wide variety of merchandise.
Groceries, clothing, books, videos,
appliances, electronics, you name it they have
it. You can even get your film developed there.

They also run a rebate program on a monthly
basis. If you buy something there that's listed
in their rebate flyer that month, you can send in
your proof of purchase and get some of your
money back. I bought my 19-inch monitor at
Sam's and got a $50 rebate back on it. I'll likely
end up getting my scanner there too,
eventually.

It's been a while, so I may have remembered
the prices for hard drives I saw incorrectly, but
I'm still sure they were less expensive than
what you'd pay at a computer store. I'd be
happy to purchase one for you and ship it
when the time comes, if the price is right and
you're still interested. Although I'd probably
want to ask for the money in advance for
something that pricey.

Gri"giant bags of Doritos purchased at Sam's
club RULE"shny