Black Friday 2006 - Apple (and others) After Thanksgiving Sale

MacRumors · Nov 20, 2006, 09:12 AM

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In the U.S., the day after Thanksgiving is called "Black Friday", which is historically one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

Over the past few years, Apple has participated with one-day specials at both their retail Apple stores as well as the online Apple Store.

Apple has posted a teaser at their online store:

Quote:

Come back to the Apple Store the day after Thanksgiving for a special one-day-only holiday shopping event. You'll find dozens of great gift ideas — all with free shipping.

Mark your calendars now. And until then, start your research by visiting our Holiday Gift Guide to find Mac and iPod gifts for everyone on your list.

Last year, Apple offered discounts on select Macs and accessories.

emotion · Nov 20, 2006, 09:15 AM

Wish we had this in the UK.

dcv · Nov 20, 2006, 09:17 AM

*Books flight to the US*

amac4me · Nov 20, 2006, 09:19 AM

Looking forward to the sale! I have a $150 Apple Gift Card just waiting to be used

emotion · Nov 20, 2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dcv

*Books flight to the US*

Flying on Thanksgiving? Are you insane?

MattyMac · Nov 20, 2006, 09:39 AM

Yeah this has been pretty much standard for apple over the past few years.

MacSync · Nov 20, 2006, 09:43 AM

I sure hope they do grab bags this year. Those are always fun.

~Shard~ · Nov 20, 2006, 09:43 AM

Nothing will be happening with the Canadian Apple Store, so I'm not too interested in this sale. Now if only Apple had a similar offer for Canadian Thanksgiving...

pashazade · Nov 20, 2006, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by emotion

Flying on Thanksgiving? Are you insane?

Why?

fixyourthinking · Nov 20, 2006, 09:49 AM

I hope they remember to add my state's (South Carolina) "no tax on anything" holiday.

South Carolina is having a 2nd "no tax weekend" that runs Friday and Saturday.

spicyapple · Nov 20, 2006, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by pashazade

Why?

The cost of the plane ticket wouldn't offset the savings.

VoodooDaddy · Nov 20, 2006, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by spicyapple

The cost of the plane ticket wouldn't offset the savings.

Think it was a joke. The humor was lost on you apparently.

MacinDoc · Nov 20, 2006, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Shard~

Nothing will be happening with the Canadian Apple Store, so I'm not too interested in this sale. Now if only Apple had a similar offer for Canadian Thanksgiving...

Even though it was not the day after Thanksgiving, I thought the Apple Canada store did offer discounts last year on Black Friday.

Edit: Just checked the Apple Canada Store, they are planning to have discounts this Friday.

Graeme A · Nov 20, 2006, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dcv

*Books flight to the US*

My flights and hotel are all booked and looking forward to getting there on the Friday morning.

Need anything while I am there, dcv?

I will be hitting the post office in a big way when I am there so one more package ain't gonna kill me.

cherrypop · Nov 20, 2006, 10:16 AM

Flying on Thanksgiving? Are you insane?

Shopping the day after Thanksgiving. That's insane

Mal · Nov 20, 2006, 10:19 AM

You think shopping that day is bad, I have to work that day. 9 hour split shift (opening and closing).

So anyways, when do the Apple Store's sales go up online? Midnight? 6AM like the retailers?

jW

applekid · Nov 20, 2006, 10:19 AM

Do they have any giveaways in brick and mortar stores?

I've been waiting to spend my $50 credit from the iPod battery settlement for this!

~Shard~ · Nov 20, 2006, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacinDoc

Even though it was not the day after Thanksgiving, I thought the Apple Canada store did offer discounts last year on Black Friday.

Edit: Just checked the Apple Canada Store, they are planning to have discounts this Friday.

Sweet, thanks for the head's up! I retract my earlier statement.

Swarmlord · Nov 20, 2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Macrumors;3073780<snip>
Last year, Apple offered discounts on [url="http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=1934318&postcount=69"

select Macs and accessories[/url].

Hard to believe that at this time last year they were selling G4 and G5 computers.

xfiftyfour · Nov 20, 2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by adzoox

I hope they remember to add my state's (South Carolina) "no tax on anything" holiday.

South Carolina is having a 2nd "no tax weekend" that runs Friday and Saturday.

Really?? That's AWESOME. Gosh, I knew I moved to SC for a reason! :P hm.. what to buy to really take advantage of the holiday...

SiliconAddict · Nov 20, 2006, 10:36 AM

Meh. Blew my (cash) wad in February. No sale for joo.

Now if they intro a real video iPod...lets talk.

BornAgainMac · Nov 20, 2006, 10:45 AM

The retail Mac stores are packed with no sales. They need more stores.

bigkito · Nov 20, 2006, 10:50 AM

u guys think the MacBook would be on Sale on black friday?

puckhead193 · Nov 20, 2006, 10:55 AM

too bad they never put ipods on sale

wildmac · Nov 20, 2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pashazade

Why?

The worst day to fly in the US. More people travel by air for thanksgiving than any other holiday.

Nov 20, 2006, 09:17 AM	#3
dcv macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2005	Books flight to the US __________________ .

Nov 20, 2006, 09:19 AM	#4
amac4me macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2005	Looking forward to the sale! I have a $150 Apple Gift Card just waiting to be used __________________ Switch To A Mac http://switchtoamac.com

Nov 20, 2006, 09:39 AM	#6
MattyMac macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ/NYC	Yeah this has been pretty much standard for apple over the past few years. __________________ 24" iMac - 13" Al MacBook iPhone/iPhone 3G 1G-2G-3G-4G-5G iPod / iPod Photo/ 2G mini / 1G-2G-3G nano / 1G-2G shuffle / iPod touch

Nov 20, 2006, 09:43 AM	#7
MacSync macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lurking	Grab Bags? I sure hope they do grab bags this year. Those are always fun.

Nov 20, 2006, 09:43 AM	#8
~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	Nothing will be happening with the Canadian Apple Store, so I'm not too interested in this sale. Now if only Apple had a similar offer for Canadian Thanksgiving... __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Nov 20, 2006, 09:15 AM	#2
emotion macrumors 68030 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Manchester, UK	Wish we had this in the UK.

Nov 20, 2006, 09:49 AM	#10
fixyourthinking macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greenville SC	I hope they remember to add my state's (South Carolina) "no tax on anything" holiday. South Carolina is having a 2nd "no tax weekend" that runs Friday and Saturday. __________________ WWW.FIXYOURTHINKING.COM

Nov 20, 2006, 10:16 AM	#15
cherrypop macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2006	Flying on Thanksgiving? Are you insane? Shopping the day after Thanksgiving. That's insane

Nov 20, 2006, 10:19 AM	#16
Mal macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orlando, soon to be Chiba	You think shopping that day is bad, I have to work that day. 9 hour split shift (opening and closing). So anyways, when do the Apple Store's sales go up online? Midnight? 6AM like the retailers? jW __________________ My Googlepage: Serenity Icons and More!

Nov 20, 2006, 10:19 AM	#17
applekid macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: On this chair	Do they have any giveaways in brick and mortar stores? I've been waiting to spend my $50 credit from the iPod battery settlement for this!

Nov 20, 2006, 10:36 AM	#21
SiliconAddict macrumors 601 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Burnsville, Minnesota, USA	Meh. Blew my (cash) wad in February. No sale for joo. Now if they intro a real video iPod...lets talk. __________________ -iPod Video 160GB -MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.33Ghz/3GB RAM/250GB -Newton 4700 (a.k.a iPaq 4700) -Dell 2405FPW 24" Widescreen

Nov 20, 2006, 10:45 AM	#22
BornAgainMac macrumors 68030 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Resident	The retail Mac stores are packed with no sales. They need more stores.

Nov 20, 2006, 10:50 AM	#23
bigkito macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2006	u guys think the MacBook would be on Sale on black friday?

Nov 20, 2006, 10:55 AM	#24
puckhead193 macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2004 Location: NY	too bad they never put ipods on sale __________________ 20" iMac C2D - 2.33GHz, 3 GB ram, ATI X1600 256 MB VRAM 15" pb 1.5 GHZ Rev. C 30 gig ipod 3rd gen, 60 gig 5g ipod ~ white, silver 2GB nano, 64 gig iPod Touch

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