Best Buy Offering $50 Off of All iPhone 5 Models [Update: Now With $100 Gift Card for Rewards Zone Members]

MacRumors · Dec 9, 2012, 07:39 PM

Just two days after offering a $25 gift card when purchasing an iPhone 5 on a two-year contract, Best Buy has improved their deal on Apple's latest smartphone. They're now offering $50 off all iPhone 5 models from Verizon, Sprint and AT&T.

16 GB iPhone 5s are now $149.99 with a two-year contract while 32 GB models are $249.99 on their online store. There were a round of discounts on iPhone 5 from various retailers, including Best Buy, just a couple days ago but this looks to be the largest discount the product has seen so far.

It doesn't appear to be possible to take advantage of the $50 discount while also receiving a $25 gift card and there's no indication how long this deal will last.

Update: Dealnews notes that Best Buy is now offering the $50 discount with 5,000 Reward Zone points (equivalent to a $100 Best Buy gift card) on the 16, 32, and 64GB iPhone 5 models. Free shipping, online orders only.

Article Link: Best Buy Offering $50 Off of All iPhone 5 Models [Update: Now With $100 Gift Card for Rewards Zone Members]

unixphone · Dec 9, 2012, 07:57 PM

umm does it work for early upgrade? and i would like to keep my existing unlimited data plan too..

mrat93 · Dec 9, 2012, 08:09 PM

Any reason why their off-contract price is $50 ABOVE Apple's?

Duckit · Dec 9, 2012, 08:13 PM

This is making the iPhone 5 even more enticing....

Lancetx · Dec 9, 2012, 08:22 PM

Of note, they also have the iPhone 4S currently for $50 off ($49.99) as well.

Afbar1114 · Dec 9, 2012, 08:31 PM

I got my IP5 over a month ago at BBY and because i had the silver reward zone i called into night and they priced matched for me...FYI if you bought your phone in the past month i think its covered under their holiday return policy

Newton70 · Dec 9, 2012, 08:37 PM

Very enticing. I wonder if the AT&T stores will get into the discount game...I don't have a Best Buy near me.

Radio · Dec 9, 2012, 08:53 PM

I hate worst buy.

I'd just sell the card

Lancetx · Dec 9, 2012, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radio

I hate worst buy.

I'd just sell the card

Umm, it's an instant $50 discount, so you wouldn't get a card to sell....

halhiker · 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrat93

Any reason why their off-contract price is $50 ABOVE Apple's?

Best Buy charges 99¢ more on almost ALL Apple products. It's one reason I don't buy them there.

Of course, $50 is very tempting.

buddybd · Dec 9, 2012, 09:41 PM

This turned out to be a sweet deal for me. I was registered for the Phone Freedom offer and bought my phone about a week or so ago.

Called them to price match this and they happily agreed. $100 off an iPhone, sweet!

Anyone else interested, you don't need to haggle or anything, just mention that it's their policy to match prices on retail stores which include Bestbuy.com

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Payment-...at204400050011

Hope that helps

4jasontv · Dec 9, 2012, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buddybd

Anyone else interested, you don't need to haggle or anything, just mention that it's their policy to match prices on retail stores which include Bestbuy.com

If you have to remind them what their policy is than it's time to walk.

iMikeT · 11:16 PM

I used to work at a Best Buy and vowed to never shop there unless I actually have to. $50 off is tempting but I'd rather get everything I buy with an  on it directly from Apple.

Also, as an Apple fan, I like how Apple has an Apple station within Best Buy stores for exposure. However, it is saddening that these stations aren't manned by anyone who knows Apple products. Instead, they're manned by the same incompetent Best Buy employees who know little to nothing about the products and told simply to sell more accessories. Perhaps one or two Apple geniuses at these stations?

brop52 · Dec 10, 2012, 12:43 AM

Ordered an iPhone 5 for my Mom and a 4S for my Dad through Best Buy tonight. Thanks for the tip!

TouchMint.com · Dec 10, 2012, 01:06 AM

Weird I though there was a minimum price these phones could be sold for which is regulated by apple. Most the time companies will offer things like a gift card to get around this but it looks like thats not the case here.

cowboy77 · Dec 10, 2012, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iMikeT

I used to work at a Best Buy and vowed to never shop there unless I actually have to. $50 off is tempting but I'd rather get everything I buy with an  on it directly from Apple.

Also, as an Apple fan, I like how Apple has an Apple station within Best Buy stores for exposure. However, it is saddening that these stations aren't manned by anyone who knows Apple products. Instead, they're manned by the same incompetent Best Buy employees who know little to nothing about the products and told simply to sell more accessories. Perhaps one or two Apple geniuses at these stations?

Dude, there is no downside to the deal. Who cares if the Best Buy employees are incompetent? If you like the genie at Apple, you can still go there, and still have $50 in your pocket. $50 is $50. Did you buy earlier at a much higher price and now feel regrets??

matthewt24 · Dec 10, 2012, 07:39 AM

Offer good through 1/5/13. Does this mean a new model or possibly the TMobile version is right around the corner?

cmcclure16 · Dec 10, 2012, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewt24

Offer good through 1/5/13.

Where did you see that? I'm buying one for my boyfriend but I can't do it until Friday so I'm really hoping this deal is still good then.

EGS1550 · Dec 10, 2012, 07:57 AM

I got my ipod touch at an Apple store and they price matched Best Buy. Maybe they will honor the phone price if you prefer to shop directly at the Apple store.

jasko · Dec 10, 2012, 08:21 AM

Ugh. Ordered mine through Verizon 2 weeks ago. Very happy with the phone. Very mad at seeing this now.

iCurt · Dec 10, 2012, 08:23 AM

I can vouch for the Jan 5, 2013 expiration date. Got this in my email:

Fainer · Dec 10, 2012, 08:26 AM

Nice deal. I wish they had the 64GB offering. I think I may need to jump to that from my 32GB. I am hovering at only 1 GB free on my 4. I imagine after 2 years or so I will have elapsed that...

smkmn13 · Dec 10, 2012, 09:26 AM

Buy it here -- https://rewardzonemobile.com// -- and get another $100 in Reward Zone certificates (free to join Reward Zone, I think...?)

You do have to buy in through that specific site tho.

nickofari · Dec 10, 2012, 09:54 AM

Great deal. Going through RewardsZone now. Is AT&T's $36 "Activation Fee," the normal/correct amount? Tx

CGagnon · Dec 10, 2012, 09:55 AM

Too bad they don't have any in stock. You'll have to wait forever for it to ship.

Dec 9, 2012, 07:39 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Best Buy Offering $50 Off of All iPhone 5 Models [Update: Now With $100 Gift Card for Rewards Zone Members] Just two days after offering a $25 gift card when purchasing an iPhone 5 on a two-year contract, Best Buy has improved their deal on Apple's latest smartphone. They're now offering $50 off all iPhone 5 models from Verizon, Sprint and AT&T. 16 GB iPhone 5s are now $149.99 with a two-year contract while 32 GB models are $249.99 on their online store. There were a round of discounts on iPhone 5 from various retailers, including Best Buy, just a couple days ago but this looks to be the largest discount the product has seen so far. It doesn't appear to be possible to take advantage of the $50 discount while also receiving a $25 gift card and there's no indication how long this deal will last. Update: Dealnews notes that Best Buy is now offering the $50 discount with 5,000 Reward Zone points (equivalent to a $100 Best Buy gift card) on the 16, 32, and 64GB iPhone 5 models. Free shipping, online orders only. Article Link: Best Buy Offering $50 Off of All iPhone 5 Models [Update: Now With $100 Gift Card for Rewards Zone Members]
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Dec 9, 2012, 08:09 PM	#3
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Dec 9, 2012, 08:31 PM	#6
Afbar1114 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2012	I got my IP5 over a month ago at BBY and because i had the silver reward zone i called into night and they priced matched for me...FYI if you bought your phone in the past month i think its covered under their holiday return policy __________________ MBP 13", 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD in Optical bay\|iPad 3 32GB \| 2TB Time Capsule\| iPhone 5 64GB Slate VZW\| AppleTV
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Dec 9, 2012, 08:53 PM	#8
Radio macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Central California	I hate worst buy. I'd just sell the card __________________ iPhone 5 32gb black; iPad (3rd Gen) 32 gb black -- iPhone 4 32 gb black-- iPod classic 64 gb
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Dec 9, 2012, 11:09 PM	#13
iMikeT macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California	I used to work at a Best Buy and vowed to never shop there unless I actually have to. $50 off is tempting but I'd rather get everything I buy with an  on it directly from Apple. Also, as an Apple fan, I like how Apple has an Apple station within Best Buy stores for exposure. However, it is saddening that these stations aren't manned by anyone who knows Apple products. Instead, they're manned by the same incompetent Best Buy employees who know little to nothing about the products and told simply to sell more accessories. Perhaps one or two Apple geniuses at these stations? Last edited by iMikeT; Dec 9, 2012 at 11:16 PM.
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Dec 9, 2012, 07:57 PM	#2
unixphone macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2008	umm does it work for early upgrade? and i would like to keep my existing unlimited data plan too..
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Dec 9, 2012, 08:13 PM	#4
Duckit macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ, USA	This is making the iPhone 5 even more enticing....
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Dec 9, 2012, 08:22 PM	#5
Lancetx macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Texas	Of note, they also have the iPhone 4S currently for $50 off ($49.99) as well.
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Dec 9, 2012, 08:37 PM	#7
Newton70 macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2011	Very enticing. I wonder if the AT&T stores will get into the discount game...I don't have a Best Buy near me.
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Dec 9, 2012, 09:41 PM	#11
buddybd macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2011	This turned out to be a sweet deal for me. I was registered for the Phone Freedom offer and bought my phone about a week or so ago. Called them to price match this and they happily agreed. $100 off an iPhone, sweet! Anyone else interested, you don't need to haggle or anything, just mention that it's their policy to match prices on retail stores which include Bestbuy.com http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Payment-...at204400050011 Hope that helps
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Dec 10, 2012, 12:43 AM	#14
brop52 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Missouri	Ordered an iPhone 5 for my Mom and a 4S for my Dad through Best Buy tonight. Thanks for the tip! __________________ 2.0 GHz Alum Late 2008 MB, 8 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD/SSD Momentus XT Hybrid; Wife's: 2.5GHz mid-2012 MBP, 16GB RAM, 500GB 5400 RPM HDD; 32GB Black iPhone 4S
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Dec 10, 2012, 01:06 AM	#15
TouchMint.com macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix	Weird I though there was a minimum price these phones could be sold for which is regulated by apple. Most the time companies will offer things like a gift card to get around this but it looks like thats not the case here. __________________ www.TouchMint.com iPhone App Developer Apps of the month: Baseball Stats Tracker Touch (Over 10,000 Copies Sold!) Quiz and Flashcard Maker
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Dec 10, 2012, 07:39 AM	#17
matthewt24 macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2011	Offer good through 1/5/13. Does this mean a new model or possibly the TMobile version is right around the corner?
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Dec 10, 2012, 07:57 AM	#19
EGS1550 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2012	I got my ipod touch at an Apple store and they price matched Best Buy. Maybe they will honor the phone price if you prefer to shop directly at the Apple store.
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Dec 10, 2012, 08:21 AM	#20
jasko macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2006	Ugh. Ordered mine through Verizon 2 weeks ago. Very happy with the phone. Very mad at seeing this now. __________________
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Dec 10, 2012, 08:23 AM	#21
iCurt macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2011	Valid through 1/5/13. Limit 2 per person. I can vouch for the Jan 5, 2013 expiration date. Got this in my email:
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Dec 10, 2012, 08:26 AM	#22
Fainer macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009	Nice deal. I wish they had the 64GB offering. I think I may need to jump to that from my 32GB. I am hovering at only 1 GB free on my 4. I imagine after 2 years or so I will have elapsed that...
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Dec 10, 2012, 09:26 AM	#23
smkmn13 macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2006	Buy it here -- https://rewardzonemobile.com// -- and get another $100 in Reward Zone certificates (free to join Reward Zone, I think...?) You do have to buy in through that specific site tho. __________________ Rockin' the casbah: Windoze 7 Tower; Mbook 2.2 C2D; MBP 2.3i5; iPhone 5, iPad (3rd gen), Apple TV (3); Nikon D60
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Dec 10, 2012, 09:54 AM	#24
nickofari macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2007	$36 Activation Fee Great deal. Going through RewardsZone now. Is AT&T's $36 "Activation Fee," the normal/correct amount? Tx
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Dec 10, 2012, 09:55 AM	#25
CGagnon macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2007	Too bad they don't have any in stock. You'll have to wait forever for it to ship. __________________ rMBP 2.7/16/768 27" iMac 3.4/32/3TB Fussion MP, Two 3.06GHz 6-Core Intel Xeon/64/2048 SSD Three ThunderBolt Displays
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