Are iPods price-controlled?
Jun 10, 2006 | 2:52 pm
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Controlled within a few bucks, yeah, but sometimes $20-30 off depending upon model. Try Amazon.
For larger discounts you could try factory reconditioned units. They carry the same warranty as new. Available mainly direct from Apple, but sometimes from other dealers.
Also, they mark down fully functional returns at the physical Apple stores by $20-30ish, maybe more. There's usually a table of mixed returned stuff somewhere in the store.
For larger discounts you could try factory reconditioned units. They carry the same warranty as new. Available mainly direct from Apple, but sometimes from other dealers.
Also, they mark down fully functional returns at the physical Apple stores by $20-30ish, maybe more. There's usually a table of mixed returned stuff somewhere in the store.
Jun 10, 2006 | 2:56 pm
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The Apple stores do give pretty nice discounts for government employees. I don't know if it's just feds or other levels too. We saved quite a bit on my son's new iPod that we bought in Decmeber. There are also student and teacher discounts.
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Jun 10, 2006 | 7:23 pm
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I bought 55 of them two Christmas' ago, direct from Apple, which included a custom imprint for my company. Got around a 13% discount from list.
Jun 10, 2006 | 11:56 pm
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Originally Posted by letiole
The Apple stores do give pretty nice discounts for government employees. I don't know if it's just feds or other levels too. We saved quite a bit on my son's new iPod that we bought in Decmeber. There are also student and teacher discounts.
Jun 11, 2006 | 12:13 am
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Originally Posted by Craig6z
I bought 55 of them two Christmas' ago, direct from Apple, which included a custom imprint for my company. Got around a 13% discount from list.
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Jun 11, 2006 | 8:37 am
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Originally Posted by Paiteaw
Sure seems that way to me. Ever see one on sale ?
Jun 12, 2006 | 9:55 am
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It can happen:
4gb Nano for $125
But most stores won't bring down the price simply because demand still exists.
4gb Nano for $125
But most stores won't bring down the price simply because demand still exists.
Jun 12, 2006 | 11:38 am
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Originally Posted by mrmakochan
It can happen:
4gb Nano for $125
But most stores won't bring down the price simply because demand still exists.
4gb Nano for $125
But most stores won't bring down the price simply because demand still exists.
Jun 13, 2006 | 6:49 pm
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Apple has a Minimum Advertised Price for all their products, just like Bose and Oakley. If you want to be an authorized Apple reseller, you need to adhere to it. They frequently allow retailers to sell below MAP prior to introducing a new revision of a product.
Lots of electronic companies have MAPs, which is why you'll see those "price too low to display. Add to your cart" notices on Amazon, Best Buy, etc.
Lots of electronic companies have MAPs, which is why you'll see those "price too low to display. Add to your cart" notices on Amazon, Best Buy, etc.
Jun 13, 2006 | 9:01 pm
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Circuit City has them with a small discount right now - http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/catO...ategorylist.do