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[kfisher123]

What is the best deal on a genuine SanDisk 128 GB SD card? I read about counterfeits and I obviously don't want those but I'm not a millionaire either. I would probably rather buy from a physical store although online is another possibility.

 

[Bg260]

I trust NewEgg completely. Maybe a couple dollars more, but they vet all their sources.

 

[svim]

Just checking some prices for the same type, a SanDisk 128GB Ultra microSD, Class 10/UHS-1, it varies quite a bit in some of the stores near me (note there's a significant difference between Sandisk's 'Ultra' line and its 'Extreme' line):
Staples - $60
http://www.staples.com/SanDisk-Ultr...microSDXC-UHS-I-Memory-Card/product_IM11A8252
MicroCenter - $35
http://www.microcenter.com/product/470940/128GB_Ultra_microSD_Class_10_-_UHS-1_Flash_Memory_Card
BestBuy - $50
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandisk...s-1-memory-card-black/6151257.p?skuId=6151257

As for online retailers:
Amazon - $40 **
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-microSDXC-Standard-Packaging-SDSQUNC-128G-GN6MA/dp/B010Q57S62/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482107399&sr=1-1&keywords=sandisk+128gb+micro+sd&refinements=p_n_feature_two_browse-bin:13203834011,p_89:SanDisk
Newegg -$47
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...andisk_128_microsd-_-0DF-0005-00JP2-_-Product

** Avoid Amazon's 'Frustration Free' packaging option to lessen the chance of getting a counterfeit microSD card. The sealed SanDisk plastic packaging is a better indicator than a generic paper envelope.


+1 for Newegg, the suggestion from @Bg260 . Not only does Newegg have a history of reliable marketing but it's also one of the few companies that actively fights patent trolls. A lot of corporations when presented with a law suit just settle out of court by tossing money at the patent troll because it can be less hassle and cheaper to do so. This just enables and funds those morons to sue some other company.
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...shopping-cart-patent-and-saved-online-retail/
Newegg on the other hand actively fights against patent trolling. The trolls may know they can manipulate our legal system and capitalize on America's broken patent system, but Newegg deserves our patronage for standing up to bullies.
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/01/newegg-sues-patent-troll-that-dropped-its-case/
http://www.law360.com/articles/784539/how-newegg-s-lee-cheng-declared-war-on-patent-trolling

 

[AMOCO]

Just checking some prices for the same type, a SanDisk 128GB Ultra microSD, Class 10/UHS-1, it varies quite a bit in some of the stores near me (note there's a significant difference between Sandisk's 'Ultra' line and its 'Extreme' line):
Staples - $60
http://www.staples.com/SanDisk-Ultr...microSDXC-UHS-I-Memory-Card/product_IM11A8252
MicroCenter - $35
http://www.microcenter.com/product/470940/128GB_Ultra_microSD_Class_10_-_UHS-1_Flash_Memory_Card
BestBuy - $50
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandisk...s-1-memory-card-black/6151257.p?skuId=6151257

As for online retailers:
Amazon - $40 **
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-microSDXC-Standard-Packaging-SDSQUNC-128G-GN6MA/dp/B010Q57S62/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482107399&sr=1-1&keywords=sandisk+128gb+micro+sd&refinements=p_n_feature_two_browse-bin:13203834011,p_89:SanDisk
Newegg -$47
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...andisk_128_microsd-_-0DF-0005-00JP2-_-Product

All good legitimate sites and Wal-Mart sell them too.