Best price on a lot of disposable cameras?

[Danemom]

I need to buy 75 disposable cameras. Any advice on the best place to do it?

I found an internet store that has Konica cameras for $1.60 each (100 min order), but that's so much cheaper than everywhere else that it's scary. Thanks!!

 

[tinytink]

I saw some at the Dollar spot at my local target. It was put out with the new Dollar spot stuff, mostly wedding things. I am pretty sure they are not name brand or may not be very good quality. Good luck hunting.

 

[Danemom]

Thanks for the reply. I'll check it out. Anyone else?

 

[becky1960]

If you find them extremely cheap make sure and ask about expiration dates, the film does get old and they have an expiration date.

 

[sasmmb]

While not that cheap, CVS has Digital with Flash on sale this week of buy one get one free. I think it works out to $3.50 per camera that way.

 

[crjack]

Have you checked Oriental Trading? They have great prices and I have always had very good luck with their products and service. I'm pretty sure they carry those now. Good luck.

 

[Drcell01]

Walgreen's has a sale on disposable cameras this week 2/$4.99!

Good luck in your quest!

 

[virginiamama]

Check Costco and Sams, I am pretty sure I have seen them packaged in groups of 20 or so at one of those stores. No idea on the pricing.

 

[amberdansmom]

My local Dollar Tree sells em for $1.00.

 

[MrsPete]

I need to buy 75 disposable cameras. Any advice on the best place to do it?

I found an internet store that has Konica cameras for $1.60 each (100 min order), but that's so much cheaper than everywhere else that it's scary. Thanks!!

How about ebay? It's amazing what you can find there.

It is a good idea to check on the expiration date. I haven't used film in a long time, but I remember that expiration dates are something of a question mark, and disposables seem to be more damaged by the ravages of time than "regular" film. I've had disposables come out "less than ideal" after sitting around for a couple months . . . but when I was cleaning out our van to sell, I found a canister of "regular" film that was never developed -- it had to be at least two years old -- and it came perfectly!

What's your 75-disposables project? With more information, we might be more creative and helpful.

This isn't really on-topic, but did you know that both Eckerds and CVS have a never-buy-film-again camera that's aimmed at kids? You buy the camera (there's a plain model and one with flash) for $10-15, then when it's done, you take it back to them. You pay for developing, and they put new film in the camera for free. It's not a top-quality camera, and you have to use their developing services. Opening the camera requires a special tool, so you cannot change the film yourself. For the right person and the right situation, this is a good deal. Lots of middle school yearbooks used to use this (before digital wiped out everyone's need for film).

 

[Rantybaby]

Everytime Walgreen's had Kodak Funsaver on sale at $3.99 plus I had coupons for $.75 to $1.25 off each I would purchase. I've got 1 for each day of my visit.

 

[Danemom]

Thank you everyone.
I was wondering about Dollar Tree. I know our stores have signs about ordering large quantities of items.

For anyone else interested...
Sams club has a 24 pk for $63.24. $2.64/camera
Oriental trading only have wedding themed and they are "reusable" and not inexpensive.

MrsPete - The cameras are for a 5th grade class. They have a party to celebrate moving to middle school and the PTA thought this would be a nice take-home from the party.