Buying first Mac - Worth waiting for Black Friday?

BilbooToo · Nov 9, 2012, 07:32 AM

Hi,

Having been introduced to Apple via various iPods (inc 4g Touch) and recently a iPad (3g), I've decided to take the plunge and move to a Mac Mini.

I'm decided on the mid-range model with the upgraded processor, I'll then bump the memory up 16gb myself.

I do get a discount via my employer of around 6%, so not sure whether to buy now from there or wait for the Black Friday discounts.

I'm in the UK but do remember discounts last year, just not sure on what and for how much.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Regards
John

TWO2SEVEN · Nov 9, 2012, 08:20 AM

The few ads I have seen so far (Best Buy, Walmart) in the US haven't shown any discounts on Apple hardware. Walmart was giving a $75 gift card with an iPad 3rd gen purchase though. I'm not sure how different it is in the UK though.

diagnostics247 · Nov 9, 2012, 08:25 AM

Should be iPad 2: http://www.redmondpie.com/walmart-wi...k-friday-deal/

I wouldn't wait for Black Friday as there will most likely not be any deals on iMacs.

TWO2SEVEN · Nov 9, 2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by diagnostics247

Should be iPad 2: http://www.redmondpie.com/walmart-wi...k-friday-deal/

I wouldn't wait for Black Friday as there will most likely not be any deals on iMacs.

You're right. My mistake.

Jayrcee · Nov 9, 2012, 02:52 PM

I thought Apple gave a 5% discount for Black Friday, or am I mistaken?

Spink10 · Nov 9, 2012, 02:54 PM

If you get 6% discount from your employer - go for that.

fig · Nov 9, 2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayrcee

I thought Apple gave a 5% discount for Black Friday, or am I mistaken?

Not that I can recall, they've usually just had a few things on sale.

In any case, I'll happily take sleeping in and not dealing with crazy nutjob shoppers over saving 30 bucks.

BilbooToo · Nov 9, 2012, 05:15 PM

Thanks for the feedback, think I'll take the plunge though my employers.

Thanks again,
John.

tdhurst · Nov 9, 2012, 05:39 PM

Apple Retail hasn't traditionally had Black Friday sales on Apple devices, but they do usually give discounts on everything else in store.

When I worked there customers on Black Friday received 15% off accessories, which is the same discount Apple employees received every day.

Not worth waiting for.

Nov 9, 2012, 07:32 AM	#1
BilbooToo macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2012	Buying first Mac - Worth waiting for Black Friday? Hi, Having been introduced to Apple via various iPods (inc 4g Touch) and recently a iPad (3g), I've decided to take the plunge and move to a Mac Mini. I'm decided on the mid-range model with the upgraded processor, I'll then bump the memory up 16gb myself. I do get a discount via my employer of around 6%, so not sure whether to buy now from there or wait for the Black Friday discounts. I'm in the UK but do remember discounts last year, just not sure on what and for how much. Any advice would be much appreciated. Regards John
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TWO2SEVEN macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2010	The few ads I have seen so far (Best Buy, Walmart) in the US haven't shown any discounts on Apple hardware. Walmart was giving a $75 gift card with an iPad 3rd gen purchase though. I'm not sure how different it is in the UK though. __________________ Two2seveN Twitter & Instagram: @Amato27 Dallas, Texas iPhone5 32gbiPad 32gb LTEiPod Nano 6th GenMac Mini i5
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Jayrcee macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA	I thought Apple gave a 5% discount for Black Friday, or am I mistaken? __________________ 2012 2.6GHz quad-core i7 Mac mini 16 GB Crucial DDR3 1600 256 GB Samsung 830 SSD / 1 TB Seagate 24" Dell U2410
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tdhurst macrumors 68040 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portland, OR	Not on Macs Apple Retail hasn't traditionally had Black Friday sales on Apple devices, but they do usually give discounts on everything else in store. When I worked there customers on Black Friday received 15% off accessories, which is the same discount Apple employees received every day. Not worth waiting for. __________________ Twitter - tdhurst I blog here. 2012 11.6" 2.0ghz i7 MacBook Air, 2.26 C2D Mac Mini, iPhone 4S, Apple TV 3.
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Nov 9, 2012, 08:25 AM	#3
diagnostics247 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2012	Should be iPad 2: http://www.redmondpie.com/walmart-wi...k-friday-deal/ I wouldn't wait for Black Friday as there will most likely not be any deals on iMacs.
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Nov 9, 2012, 02:54 PM	#6
Spink10 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2011	If you get 6% discount from your employer - go for that.
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BilbooToo Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2012	Thanks for the feedback, think I'll take the plunge though my employers. Thanks again, John.
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