Apple After Thanksgiving Sale

[MacRumors]

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Apple is again planning (http://www.apple.com/retail/) on an after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) sale at its retail stores.

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Apple has offered special discounts for the past several years (2002 (http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2002/11/20021118101949.shtml), 2003 (http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2003/11/20031126103001.shtml), 2004 (http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2004/11/20041126110447.shtml)).

Last year's event saw variable discounts on many items in the Apple Store. (a list from 2004 (http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=1143844&postcount=6))

[ibook30]

Hooray for good prices, but I hate shopping after Thanksgiving.

[ImAlwaysRight]

Darn, too bad I'll be out of town with no Apple Store to shop at. :(

[devilot]

Hmm on the Apple Retail page there's a link to a page showing the specific holiday hours for each store linky (http://www.apple.com/retail/holidayhours/).

Mm... Black Friday... love. :D My family used to be outta the house before 6AM, but we haven't the last 2 years.

[aprilfools]

Going to any retail store the day after Thanksgiving is insane!! I would rather have a root canal! No savings is worth the hassle of gazillions of people in your way all trying to buy the same thing for just a few dollars less. No way!! If you like crowds go to the DMV on a Saturday or.....go to Disneyland on a Holiday or go to the Post Office the week before Christmas, Hey...move to China! Anything....... but the hords of people trying to save a few bucks the day after Thanksgiving? No @#$%&* way !!!!!!

[nicole786]

i love the rush :)

but im also a girl, and we're known for our ability to shop under any cirumstance :p

[Chundles]

Thanksgiving is Thursday right?

I wish we had Apple sales over here, proper ones, not the pissweak "cheap pink 1G iPod mini Valentines Day Sale" they had over here in department stores. I don't think the AppleCentres even had that one.

They could have one after the Australia Day long weekend but they may have to hold it off for a while cause most of us would much rather spend the day after the long weekend in bed with a blindfold on and earplugs in being fed fluids through a drip. After we recover from the hangover we'll think about discounted Apple products.

[abhishake]

Does anyone know what items will be on sale and whatever...

And how much they will be discounted?

[MacTruck]

Thanksgiving sales are LAME. Last year we priced things we wanted then on the sale they were the same price but now on sale. Marked up? You bet. Besides you can save over 25% on anything in the world simply from buying online or ebay and you save on gas and hassle.

[buryyourbrideau]

i personally like shopping with tons of people in the stores at the same time. if i go to a store and its super empty, it kinda feels boring and i dont go shopping often so i like it to be kind of a fun experience at the same time. my day after thanksgiving will be a day full of hangovers and a lot of XBOX 360 usage!

[AvSRoCkCO1067]

Thanksgiving sales are LAME. Last year we priced things we wanted then on the sale they were the same price but now on sale. Marked up? You bet. Besides you can save over 25% on anything in the world simply from buying online or ebay and you save on gas and hassle.

I'm guessing he's the negative. I still don't see how you could rate this negative (Apple's sales are different - you actually save money off regular prices, not some scam like you describe. Please use relevant associations for comparisons to prevent yourself from embarrassment.)

[pimentoLoaf]

I'd love to visit my local Apple Store; alas, that's at something called Mayfair Mall (Wauwatosa, WI) which is an unholy zoo the day after Gobble Day.

[iHateWindows]

It looks like I'm gonna have to buy an iPod Nano. :D

[rockthecasbah]

Thanksgiving is Thursday right?
Yes, Thursday is Thanksgiving...Turkey Day is never not on Thursday, especially since Black Friday is always a Friday ;)

[Koodauw]

I'd love to visit my local Apple Store; alas, that's at something called Mayfair Mall (Wauwatosa, WI) which is an unholy zoo the day after Gobble Day.

Ill be stopping buy there on Black Friday. It really is a fun day if you enjoy shopping. Good to see some Apple has some sales, although if its like last year, 5-7% off isnt that big of a deal.

[buryyourbrideau]

Yes, Thursday is Thanksgiving...Turkey Day is never not on Thursday, especially since Black Friday is always a Friday ;)

Yup. Always on the last Thursday of every November. ;)

[Warbrain]

Woodfield or Michigan Ave...

I think I'll go to Michigan Ave.

[EricNau]

For the record; for those who don't want to "go shopping" the day after Thanksgiving, last year, the Online Apple Store also had the discounts. (of course I can't guarantee it will be the same this year)

[buryyourbrideau]

Woodfield or Michigan Ave...

I think I'll go to Michigan Ave.

Ohh God. I did say that I like to shop with a lot of people, but I retract that statement when I think about Woodfield on black Friday. Yea thats like taking a first class trip into hell!

[nichos]

Can the savings from the previous yrs be combined with the student discount as well? Some of these 8% off isn't better than the discount, but if you could combine it....:D

[Eidorian]

Can the savings from the previous yrs be combined with the student discount as well? Some of these 8% off isn't better than the discount, but if you could combine it....:DYeah, that's what I want to know. My brother is looking into getting a Mac. If he can add his corporate to this Friday's sale, it'd be great.

[winmacguy]

i love the rush :)

but im also a girl, and we're known for our ability to shop under any cirumstance :p
No Kidding! Just as well they don't have 'Shopping Olympics!':p

[EricNau]

Originally Posted by nichos
Can the savings from the previous yrs be combined with the student discount as well? Some of these 8% off isn't better than the discount, but if you could combine it....

Yeah, that's what I want to know. My brother is looking into getting a Mac. If he can add his corporate to this Friday's sale, it'd be great.

Apple usually doesn't let you combine offers - but this may be different. (But I wouldn't count on it.)

[nagromme]

Yup. Always on the last Thursday of every November. ;)
Actually, Thanksgiving is always on the 4th Thurdsay--which sometimes is second-to-the-last.

Now, Canadian Thanksgiving is the 2nd Monday in October, I think. (And apparently Thanksgiving was celebrated first in Newfoundland--decades before the pilgrims landed at Plymouth.)

I will do no shopping on Black Friday. You couldn't pay me enough.

[buryyourbrideau]

Actually, Thanksgiving is always on the 4th Thurdsay--which sometimes is second-to-the-last.

Now, Canadian Thanksgiving is the 2nd Monday in October, I think. (And apparently Thanksgiving was celebrated first in Newfoundland--decades before the pilgrims landed at Plymouth.)

I will do no shopping on Black Friday. You couldn't pay me enough.

I knew this, however i just thought that it usually is the last Thursday

[EricNau]

Anybody registered for your Wake-up call for the day after Thanksgiving Sale? You can do so here. (http://www.target.com)

(yes, I know it's through target, but it works just as well if you are going to an Apple Store instead ;) )

[Ino]

For the record; for those who don't want to "go shopping" the day after Thanksgiving, last year, the Online Apple Store also had the discounts. (of course I can't guarantee it will be the same this year)

That's nice to hear...does anyone know if the discounts at the online store will exactly mirror what is offered at the retail stores? That'd be nice if it did...although I wouldn't mind venturing out to the actual store if there are nicer deals/offers/freebies/stocking stuffers there :)

Oh...and does anybody know if the discounts usually for stock configs only...or does BTO get some sort of discount too? :confused:

[p0intblank]

I love Black Friday. I'm looking forward to the huge crowds of rushing people. That kind of stuff excites me. I won't be going to an Apple store that day, though. I'll be shopping in my local mall area rather than in Delaware (I don't like crossing the bridge... especially on a day like this!). I hope to get some good deals at Best Buy. :)

Anyone who does go to an Apple store this Friday, please post impressions. Pics would be nice! :D Thanks.

[Staffroomer]

A pity we don't have thanksgiving in Australia. :(

[MacTruck]

I'm guessing he's the negative. I still don't see how you could rate this negative (Apple's sales are different - you actually save money off regular prices, not some scam like you describe. Please use relevant associations for comparisons to prevent yourself from embarrassment.)


Didn't rate it negative. Was talking about these thanksgiving sales, and also you can still get apple merchandise cheaper online by not having to pay tax. YOU embarrassed now? :o

[conradwt]

Thanksgiving is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November, which this year (2005) is November 24th.

Thanksgiving is Thursday right?

I wish we had Apple sales over here, proper ones, not the pissweak "cheap pink 1G iPod mini Valentines Day Sale" they had over here in department stores. I don't think the AppleCentres even had that one.

They could have one after the Australia Day long weekend but they may have to hold it off for a while cause most of us would much rather spend the day after the long weekend in bed with a blindfold on and earplugs in being fed fluids through a drip. After we recover from the hangover we'll think about discounted Apple products.

[garybUK]

Turkey is for christmas not for this.... what do you call it? 'Thanks giving', what do you exactly give thanks for??

[dausone]

'Thanks giving', what do you exactly give thanks for??

Killing off tens of thousands of Native Americans and taking their land.. what else ??



Anyway.. Im with some of the other folks... can you combine these thanksgiving discounts with student discounts or used ipod discounts?? Anyone tried last year want to give us a heads up??!!

Thanks.

[mangoman]

Turkey is for christmas not for this.... what do you call it? 'Thanks giving', what do you exactly give thanks for??

Hopefully we offer thanks for our nation's incredible blessings and disturbingly abundant wealth and prosperity. Just think...the 'toughest' decision many of us Americans will have on Black Friday will be what to wear shopping.

:(

[Stella]

A pity we don't have thanksgiving in Australia. :(

It doesn't matter - Apple wouldn't hold a sale for you. Apple didn't put on a sale for Canadian thanksgiving ; Apple allow holds sales for the states.

[bigandy]

yet another excuse for a sale...

[Photorun]

Their "sale" simply eliminates on a few piddly items the tax you'd pay on it over simply buying it at another online Apple reseller where you're not slammed with hundreds of dollars in taxes.

As for the poster who asked about doubling down on the sale price AND the edu discount, if the post three years are any indication, no. Someone accurately pointed out that Apple rarely (read: Never) combines offers. There were some things I contemplated getting with my edu discount plus the xmas sale price, however they never would combine them. Last year I bought two Airport Express at the $99 sale price and specifically asked even the manager re: edu pricing and he said "Apple never discounts and item twice." Sooo with that, fat chance. Sorry.

[phawksworth]

I just wish there was some equivalent in the UK. I could use a good pre-christmas excuse to spend some money in the Apple store! :)

[ipacmm]

Didn't they offer the sale online last year? I hope that they do so I won't have to go into the store.

[yoak]

Yhea, wish it was a Apple store in Norway, but then again we don´t have Thanksgiving:rolleyes:

[natehan]

Woodfield or Michigan Ave...

I think I'll go to Michigan Ave.

Old Orchard for me. The city is too crowded, and the redline is nasty, so I aint going downtown

[Dm84]

Yup. Always on the last Thursday of every November. ;)That's wrong. It's always the 4th Thursday in November. Thanksgiving can fall out on Thursday November 22, which means the next Thursday, November 29th, is NOT Thanksgiving.

[Fiveos22]

I'd love to visit my local Apple Store; alas, that's at something called Mayfair Mall (Wauwatosa, WI) which is an unholy zoo the day after Gobble Day.

I've never seen Mayfair as a zoo...however I always go down to Chicago to visit my Grandmother the day after Thanksgiving. Try, just try getting to the Michigan Avenue Apple Store on Friday.

[Viewtiful Rich]

.... I bought an Airport Express like two days ago, if they go on sale for Thanksgiving do you guys know if they'll give me the difference back since it would be within the return time frame? I know a lot of stores do that kind of thing so don't call me crazy for asking... well I might be crazy anyways but that's not the point :p

Oh and I love Black Friday, great times, but their doesn't seem to be much I want this year, which is really sad.

[MacinDoc]

Can the savings from the previous yrs be combined with the student discount as well? Some of these 8% off isn't better than the discount, but if you could combine it....:D
Some Edu prices were discounted further last year (for example, the Edu price on MS Office was discounted)...

[buryyourbrideau]

That's wrong. It's always the 4th Thursday in November. Thanksgiving can fall out on Thursday November 22, which means the next Thursday, November 29th, is NOT Thanksgiving.

maybe you should read all the posts and see that i already corrected myself.

[Tupring]

Turkey is for christmas not for this.... what do you call it? 'Thanks giving', what do you exactly give thanks for??For the Macintosh of course :p

[riciad]

Why couldn't Apple have an on-line sale that encompassed all their on-line stores just once in a while?
There's no Apple Store in Ireland and all we get on-line are a few promotions. No Refurb store and even though there's a limited refurb store on-line at their UK site it can't be used without having a UK address and a UK based credit card.

[macrlz9]

Woodfield or Michigan Ave...

I think I'll go to Michigan Ave.

i'll be at woodfield...

[EricNau]

Turkey is for christmas not for this.... what do you call it? 'Thanks giving', what do you exactly give thanks for??
First of all, you are very confused, Ham is for Christmas. ;)

Thanksgiving is the Holiday where Americans celebrated a good harvest when they first arrived over here (from England) hundreds of years ago.
(Wern't they also thanking the Native Americans also?)

[Doctor Q]

Does anyone know what items will be on sale and whatever...

And how much they will be discounted?Apple has traditionally kept secret exactly what will be on sale that day. And Thanksgiving in the U.S. is certainly a time of tradition.

However, somebody usually posts a list of items on sale here in the forums early that day.

[hscottm]

I got an email from apple "announcing" the sale, but no details. Directs to this website:

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?family=TheFeastAfterTheFeast&cid=CDM2311-1

[applekid]

I got an email from apple "announcing" the sale, but no details. Directs to this website:

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?family=TheFeastAfterTheFeast&cid=CDM2311-1

Can we assume this sale will be online?

Anyways, let's break down the graphics again: iPod Nano, iMac, Apple Universal Remote, iMac again, digital camera, iPod, headphones, iPod Shuffle, Mighty Mouse, G5, iSight, AirPort Express, G5 again?, MIDI keyboard, digital camcorder, Apple Keyboard, CD/Software/Media, another mouse...

How about sales all across the board? :D I could use a Mac Mini or iBook (or maybe even the low-end G5) and maybe a iPod Nano or AirPort Express. Ahhh... decisions, decisions...

EDIT: So, how about a LOT LESS politics and more Apple rumors, mmmkay?

[thegrinch]

Didn't rate it negative. Was talking about these thanksgiving sales, and also you can still get apple merchandise cheaper online by not having to pay tax. YOU embarrassed now? :o

Tax? What's that? No sales tax here in Oregon :p

-thegrinch

[emaja]

I ordered my iMac last year on the online Apple Store and got a discount with the Black Friday sale. It was about the equivalant of the educational discount, so it was as if Apple opened it up for everyone - not that they keep you from using the discount at the online store anyway.

BTW, BF is the absolute worst example of American consumerism anywhere. There is nothing Christmas-like about rushing into a Wal-Mart for $29 DVD players and getting trampled to death. If you are shopping that day and think that you are viewed as anything other than cattle with a wallet, you are sadly mistaken.

I work in retail and dread that holiday rush.

[nbs2]

However, somebody usually posts a list of items on sale here in the forums early that day.
And just who is the "somebody" that does that? If I remember right, isn't it some gadget-maker?

[killemall4130]

wtf, when the hel is apple going to start pushing for som desent games ie (battlefield 2 / quake 4 /need for speed-most wanted) or something to that standard, ok i know they got doom 3 but how long did that take? and i know its not apple that make the games, but i dont see why us mac users have to suffer not getting to play the top games as they come out (totally lame).

Q...when apple change there architecture next year to the microsoft maninfacture, is that going effect games and applications that we can read?
ect (3d studio max for mac), and games like i listed above.

anyway anybody that can answer any of these Q's or has some feedback, please help. ide be very very greatful...thanks

[Chef Medeski]

For the record; for those who don't want to "go shopping" the day after Thanksgiving, last year, the Online Apple Store also had the discounts. (of course I can't guarantee it will be the same this year)
Yeah the online store is in on it this year. The e-mail said.

[Chef Medeski]

Their "sale" simply eliminates on a few piddly items the tax you'd pay on it over simply buying it at another online Apple reseller where you're not slammed with hundreds of dollars in taxes.

As for the poster who asked about doubling down on the sale price AND the edu discount, if the post three years are any indication, no. Someone accurately pointed out that Apple rarely (read: Never) combines offers. There were some things I contemplated getting with my edu discount plus the xmas sale price, however they never would combine them. Last year I bought two Airport Express at the $99 sale price and specifically asked even the manager re: edu pricing and he said "Apple never discounts and item twice." Sooo with that, fat chance. Sorry.
So, what no chance on buying a refurbished iPod for even cheaper?

[AvSRoCkCO1067]

Didn't rate it negative. Was talking about these thanksgiving sales, and also you can still get apple merchandise cheaper online by not having to pay tax. YOU embarrassed now? :o

Not slightly; I still believe that Apple's sales are much more genuine than other sales. You used an example where your company RAISED prices, THEN DISCOUNTED THEM to say they were on sale. Apple does not RAISE prices, then DISCOUNT them to say they are on sale. Bad comparison.

But I don't really care - I don't want to pursue this any further, if thats ok, so don't bother replying...:)

[cxny]

Why would anyone EVER buy anything in a retail store? My office is two blocks from Apple's Soho NY Flagship store, great for playing with the new toys they make - but why pay full retail price plus tax? Amazon usually has a rebate on Macs ($125.00 on iMacs right now) with no tax and free shipping - I'll eat some extra turkey and sleep in.

[EricNau]

Did you know Turkey actually makes you sleepy?

-Just thought I'd throw that in here.

[Danksi]

Couple of odd things about this sale:

1) I view this email in Safari (via Gmail) and the links on the image don't work, yet when I view the same email via Firefox the links work?

2) I live in Canada, registered with Apple using a Canadian address - yet I get an US Apple store advert, which I can't use, since the US Apple Online shop doesn't accept non-US credit cards or Canadian delivery addresses.

Oh yeah, we had our thanks giving a couple of weeks ago - yet I didn't see a sale for that. :rolleyes:

[notjustjay]

Oh yeah, we had our thanks giving a couple of weeks ago - yet I didn't see a sale for that. :rolleyes:

Well, we get Boxing Week.

[puckhead193]

if apple reduces the price of lets say an ipod (cause i want one) to about the price of the edu. discount, does this mean i get more off because i'm a student? Or will they only take one offer

[EricNau]

if apple reduces the price of lets say an ipod (cause i want one) to about the price of the edu. discount, does this mean i get more off because i'm a student? Or will they only take one offer
I'm pretty sure they are "not available with any other offer." - But I guess it could happen. :)

[Danksi]

Well, we get Boxing Week.

Ah, Hopefully worth waiting for. :)

[cr2sh]

Does anyone know if Apple has iven away grab-bags or anything free at these events? Anything worth waiting in line for?

:)

[EricNau]

Does anyone know if Apple has iven away grab-bags or anything free at these events? Anything worth waiting in line for?

:)

I think we would have heard something by now. Stores that have "give-aways" will advertise them weeks before, so they can get as many people to come as possible. If you don't tell anyone, then no one will come (that wouldn't have anyways) and everything you gave away would have been a waste.

But you should have come to the grand opening of the $.99 store in my area. The first 9 people in the store could buy an iPod Nano for $.99 :eek:
The first person got in line at 8pm the night before.

[ssj300]

Going to any retail store the day after Thanksgiving is insane!! I would rather have a root canal! No savings is worth the hassle of gazillions of people in your way all trying to buy the same thing for just a few dollars less. No way!! If you like crowds go to the DMV on a Saturday or.....go to Disneyland on a Holiday or go to the Post Office the week before Christmas, Hey...move to China! Anything....... but the hords of people trying to save a few bucks the day after Thanksgiving? No @#$%&* way !!!!!!



stop being racist

[cr2sh]

stop being racist

OT: but you know... China is overpopulated. Which is where I think he was going with that... just like the DMV is over-crowded on a Saturday.

I think we would have heard something by now. Stores that have "give-aways" will advertise them weeks before, so they can get as many people to come as possible. If you don't tell anyone, then no one will come (that wouldn't have anyways) and everything you gave away would have been a waste.

Which is why I asked. I certainly didn't see anything on the advert I recieved saying "free mac mini's!".. so I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything.

[BrandonSi]

i'll be at woodfield...

I'm doing both Woodfield and Michigan Ave. :(

Don't ask, just send me your pity.

[artifex]

Their "sale" simply eliminates on a few piddly items the tax you'd pay on it over simply buying it at another online Apple reseller where you're not slammed with hundreds of dollars in taxes.

As for the poster who asked about doubling down on the sale price AND the edu discount, if the post three years are any indication, no. Someone accurately pointed out that Apple rarely (read: Never) combines offers. There were some things I contemplated getting with my edu discount plus the xmas sale price, however they never would combine them. Last year I bought two Airport Express at the $99 sale price and specifically asked even the manager re: edu pricing and he said "Apple never discounts and item twice." Sooo with that, fat chance. Sorry.

Do coupons count? Because both times Apple sent me $30 off coupons for the online store, I used them with my edu discount.

[devilot]

Do coupons count? Because both times Apple sent me $30 off coupons for the online store, I used them with my edu discount.I would guess that coupons are okay because they're probably sort of processed like gift cards.

[artifex]

I would guess that coupons are okay because they're probably sort of processed like gift cards.

I wouldn't think so, as I wasn't allowed to use my gift card from my parents online. And my school didn't give me a student ID because the satellite campus didn't use them, so I had no proof for the store to get my edu discount, there. :(

[Danksi]

Well, we get Boxing Week.

Looks like Canada will have a sale as well now :)

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/canadastore?family=TheFeastAfterTheFeast&cid=BFTAOS

[dernhelm]

BTW, BF is the absolute worst example of American consumerism anywhere. There is nothing Christmas-like about rushing into a Wal-Mart for $29 DVD players and getting trampled to death. If you are shopping that day and think that you are viewed as anything other than cattle with a wallet, you are sadly mistaken.


Thanks for the laugh. I myself refuse to shop on the day after Thanksgiving after one experience where my wife got trampled trying to get cheap blankets at Meijer's. By the time the herd made it over to the sale blankets, they were out. Imagine that!

I may pick up a nano online, though if the sale extends to the on-line store.

[Seasought]

I myself refuse to shop on the day after Thanksgiving after one experience where my wife got trampled trying to get cheap blankets at Meijer's

That's terrible...next time bring the riot gear and batons eh? :D

[-hh]

Not slightly; I still believe that Apple's sales are much more genuine than other sales. You used an example where your company RAISED prices, THEN DISCOUNTED THEM to say they were on sale. Apple does not RAISE prices, then DISCOUNT them to say they are on sale. Bad comparison.

They may not necessarily raise them, but you do have to admit that the initial price points on some of them are (cough) "elevated" a tad.

For exmple, the Apple 20" LCD Widescreen lists for $800 - - it will take a pretty hefty discount to get it close to the before-discounted prices for the Dell 2005FPW. An interesting comparison, considering that they both happen to reportedly use the same LG.Phillips LCD component...


-hh

[jaw04005]

I wouldn't think so, as I wasn't allowed to use my gift card from my parents online. And my school didn't give me a student ID because the satellite campus didn't use them, so I had no proof for the store to get my edu discount, there. :(

Apple just now started accepting Gift Cards online. They even sell them now at the online store.

[woolfgang]

i love the rush :)

but im also a girl, and we're known for our ability to shop under any cirumstance :p

I'm a boy, but girls rule!

[Eidorian]

So, the Apple Store still has normal hours then? Ours opens up at 10 AM. It seems odd to go to an after Thanksgiving Sale at 10 AM. <.<

I think the online store might roll over to the sale at 12 AM.

[FFTT]

The Tyson's Corner AppleStore is a madhouse on any regular day, going there
on Black Friday no way!

[achie25]

can i also use my education discount with the black friday sale?

[Xenious]

I think the online store might roll over to the sale at 12 AM.

Could be...but with our luck its 12am Pacific time! ahha

[zap2]

I think the online store might roll over to the sale at 12 AM.


Hope so

[Danksi]

So will there be a virtual queue for the Apple Online store do you think - waiting to see if the offers are limitted first come first served.:rolleyes:

1/2 price Apple monitor or iBook and I may be tempted to part with my $

[Eidorian]

Could be...but with our luck its 12am Pacific time! ahha*twitches* Don't...remind me about PST.

[ITASOR]

*twitches* Don't...remind me about PST.

Darn it, that's 4 A.M. here. :( I was going to stay up and try to snag some cheap iSights. :eek:

[EricNau]

*twitches* Don't...remind me about PST.

HaHa! There is one good thing about living in the Pacific Time Zone! Everything is always in EST - except tuff from Apple.

[Bobjob186]

Hey how much you think the mac mini's will be tomorrow.

[blueflame]

nope not at 12est

[EricNau]

nope not at 12est

Wow, you were really watching the clock, weren't you? ;)

How does this work, is Apple just going to discount several things, or is it going to be a mad rush because only the first 1000 people get the discount? Could they do something like that online? :confused:

[IFBrock]

Can you use this WITH the educational discount?

[p0intblank]

I'm waking up at 5 AM for shopping tomorrow, so I'll be sure to check the Apple online store before heading out the door. Do you think the sale is only good for a few hours or could it be the whole day? I hope it's the entire day since I won't be back home until the early afternoon.

[generik]

Is it applicable to the online store too?

[EricNau]

Is it applicable to the online store too?
Last year it was, and rumors this year say it will be again. So, yes. But there is no way to know if the savings will be the same in-store compared to online.

[EricNau]

I'm waking up at 5 AM for shopping tomorrow, so I'll be sure to check the Apple online store before heading out the door. Do you think the sale is only good for a few hours or could it be the whole day? I hope it's the entire day since I won't be back home until the early afternoon.
Last year it was all Day - I think. I know it was more than a couple of hours though.

[uv23]

Just visited the online store -- what a pathetic sale. I was expecting something useful like 10% off on everything or something along those lines. I may have bought a nano.

[Eidorian]

Just visited the online store -- what a pathetic sale. I was expecting something useful like 10% off on everything or something along those lines. I may have bought a nano.It's a tolerable sale. Some of the deals aren't on the education discount or they're better than it. Not many though.

[VicMacs]

bleah sale

and to think I had 3grand saved up for this..

[liquidh2o]

looks to be about on par with previous years BF sales

[FFTT]

I just checked the refurbs and sale items.

Looks like they have some more 1.33 GHz 12" iBooks available again for $799.

They also list a 1.5 GHz Superdrive, Scrolling trackpad model 12" PowerBook
for $1299.

[skoker]

Price list:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=1934266#post1934266

[Eniregnat]

I was going to purchase something from Apple before Christmas, so a 5$ discount online was worth it to me. I will get an engraved (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=162967) iPod Nano for Christmas. Oddly, despite being an 'Early Adopter,' I have never owned an iPod with a screen. I listen to a lot of recorded material- both at work and while at home. My father purchased all of our early Apple computers, and the first external hard drive for our //gs (a 40mB LaserSpool!). When he saw that I could carry 4GB in my pocket, he thought that he and my mother would contribute towards my "first" real iPod purchase. He is still amazed that a CD can hold nearly 20 times what our first external HD could.

Dam it- I usually don't shop on black Friday- at least I wasn't at the mall.