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Buying iPad 3 from Amazon?
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Normally they start shipping about 2 weeks later, assuming that there isn't a shortage and Apple releases stock to resellers.
It's all down to choice where parole buy from...But I don't get the Amazon thing? I buy lot's of stuff there, but they will be charging the same prices as Apple do for the ipad3. I will as alway's be buying from Apple direct as soon as they are able to take orders.
Is it a US thing? I also get discount from Apple on the device, and on my AC...WOn't get that from Amazon either.
Is it a US thing? I also get discount from Apple on the device, and on my AC...WOn't get that from Amazon either.
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Reason I asked is twofold.
I have an amazon credit card so I get triple rewards points on anything purchased there. I also have quite a few trade in credits with them already and they are currently offering $375 for the 16 wifi only iPad 2. I could probably get $400 on eBay but I'd rather deal with amazon bc there aren't any fees and less hassle.
Even after all that, i don't know if it's worth being without an iPad for 2 additional weeks just waiting on amazon.
Reason I asked is twofold.
I have an amazon credit card so I get triple rewards points on anything purchased there. I also have quite a few trade in credits with them already and they are currently offering $375 for the 16 wifi only iPad 2. I could probably get $400 on eBay but I'd rather deal with amazon bc there aren't any fees and less hassle.
Even after all that, i don't know if it's worth being without an iPad for 2 additional weeks just waiting on amazon.
Actually...I too have an Amazon CC, but I forgot about the vouchers! I guess it's a balance between points on my BOACC...But then, I get a discount for using Amex too! Seems the phrase "Discount for Cash" should now be re-written..."Discount for Credit"....Why?
Yep, that was my point. If I buy ( As I will ) from my Apple representative who will phone me when he can take my order, I will get my usual discount, and an additional discount for using my AMEX card. This must be some kind of deal Apple have with AMEX.
BUy from Amazon which is pretty much the same thing apart from the lack of personal service, and I get my points if I use my BOACC...I'm not going to spend all day trying to work out which is better...I do shop a lot on Amazon, but prefer the personal contact from Apple, so I forgo the points in favour of that. I reckon it all works out pretty much the same, and I always get a freebie thrown in when I buy from my guy there...Maybe a case...etc.
No Sales Tax for most states. For a $899 128GB LTE model then thats $90 savings if you buy through Amazon rather than Apple/BestBuy/Target/Walmart.
You're buying it from Amazon and Amazon is fulfilling your order but you're right, they're not a reseller of iPads AFAIK. Whether they're sitting on stock sent by those 3rd parties is another story. Like the OP, I have some credit on my account there and considered buying from Amazon. Apple honors their warranty either way and buying from Amazon means I already get $100 off because of my credit on hand. I believe Amazon sells them a 2-3 weeks after launch but because I never considered buying from them I never noticed.
Technically you're supposed to claim your online purchases that were bought tax-free on your tax return.
Buying iPad 3 from Amazon?
I am planning to buy Apple iPad 3 on my brothers B'day. And I will try to buy through Amazon. Thanks.
I am planning to buy Apple iPad 3 on my brothers B'day. And I will try to buy through Amazon. Thanks.