Apple After Thanksgiving Sale 2006

MacRumors · Nov 23, 2006, 05:14 PM

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On November 24th 2006, Apple will be holding their annual Day After Thanksgiving sale (U.S. only) which is a one day event. What's notable about this event is that Apple rarely discounts their products, normally strictly following their manufactuer suggested retail prices. That being said, once sales tax and/or shipping costs and factored in, individual customers may still do better when purchasing from other online retailers.

Like last year, Apple will only be offering savings on specific products. A preliminary list available at this time reveals the following sales:

$11 off of iPods and iPod nanos
$20 off of Adobe Elements
$69 for .Mac
Unspecified discounts on the MacBook and Shure headphones

Final prices and offers will be posted when made available. The sale will be offered at their retail stores as well as the online Apple Store.

extraextra · Nov 23, 2006, 05:16 PM

$11, oh wow!

Every penny counts though, right?

arn · Nov 23, 2006, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extraextra

$11, oh wow!

Every penny counts though, right?

As stated above, the sale is more for street traffic. The savings aren't that substantial. buying from amazon or another place that doesn't charge sales tax probably offsets any additional savings. But there is the added benefit that you get the product right away.

arn

bakerzdosen · Nov 23, 2006, 05:30 PM

I haven't seen a lower price on the iSight I bought last year on BF $135 shipped incl tax. (With one possible exception, and that was a clearance/misprint at microcenter that they still honored in a couple cases.) I only paid slightly less for a used one on eBay a month before - and it's an earlier revision. Sometimes it's not that bad of a deal.

LastLine · Nov 23, 2006, 05:30 PM

Would a US .Mac code bought now work in the UK in February? ;-)

CoolAccent · Nov 23, 2006, 05:35 PM

According to Apple's Canadian website, the Black Friday sale will be there too, not only in the U.S.

noservice2001 · Nov 23, 2006, 05:40 PM

i was just wondering if this would update...

Di9it8 · Nov 23, 2006, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LastLine

Would a US .Mac code bought now work in the UK in February? ;-)

Should work anywhere from date of first use/registration

psycoswimmer · Nov 23, 2006, 05:55 PM

Hmm. Anyone think that there's a chance of a price drop on the Airport Express?

LastLine · Nov 23, 2006, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Di9it8

Should work anywhere from date of first use/registration

That's a yes then? :P

tribalogical · Nov 23, 2006, 06:00 PM

It's interesting that the email ad I received from Apple sort of implies savings across the board (since they show silhouetted images of virtually everything in their product line).

"one day shopping event", "Joy to the wallet", and images of ipods, macs, mice, etc.... the works, basically.

I'll be well disappointed if there are no discounts to the Mac Pro, since it too is among that group of images...

That said, I bought my G5 at a similar event early last year, and used a scratch-off ticket I got at the door giving me 10% off my purchases that day... perhaps this year will offer something like that?

And, I just got lucky, I guess.......

peace,
tribalogical

psycoswimmer · Nov 23, 2006, 06:01 PM

Does anyone know if you have to go to a store to get the discounts? Can you order from the online Apple store? There's no way I'll be able to get to an Apple Store tomorrow.

hob · Nov 23, 2006, 06:02 PM

I hate to be a grumble guts but why is this on page 1??

It's not a rumour and it only applies to Apple in the U.S... and maybe Canada...

Maybe I'm just pissed off I'm in the UK. No thanksgiving!!

tribalogical · Nov 23, 2006, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LastLine

Would a US .Mac code bought now work in the UK in February? ;-)

This is a "yes"...

I subscribed to .mac while living in Japan, then moved back to the U.S.... there was no difference in the service, I just changed my address in the main account profile. As long as you pay, I think they don't care where you live... :P

peace,
tribalogical

iMikeT · Nov 23, 2006, 06:05 PM

I hope iPod accessories go on sale. I sure could use a power brick...

Glenny2lappies · Nov 23, 2006, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iMikeT

I hope iPod accessories go on sale. I sure could use a power brick...

eBay.

TequilaBoobs · Nov 23, 2006, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hob

I hate to be a grumble guts but why is this on page 1??

It's not a rumour and it only applies to Apple in the U.S... and maybe Canada...

Maybe I'm just pissed off I'm in the UK. No thanksgiving!!

dont be pissed off, many years ago you had the pleasure of persecuting the pilgrams for their religion, for which they left the uk to establish black friday in america. now i guess u wish you werent so intolerant, cuz now we get the discounts!

Puppies · Nov 23, 2006, 06:24 PM

We'll see if Macbook/Pro discounts are enough to sway me towards one

In any event, it gives me an excuse to click on Apple.com tomorrow.

Creibold · Nov 23, 2006, 06:24 PM

Wow for the 80gb iPod that like what? 3%?? What a sale.

~Shard~ · Nov 23, 2006, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puppies

In any event, it gives me an excuse to click on Apple.com tomorrow.

You need an excuse?

iliketomac · Nov 23, 2006, 06:33 PM

Believe me... THESE are the prices:
"Joy to the Wallet" sale only on black friday '06:

iMac: $898-$1958
MacBook: $998-$1398
.Mac: $68
iPod Nano (except Reds): $138-$228
iPod: $228-$318
Wireless Mighty Mouse: $58

+ various select accessories with varying discounts usually 10%-25% depending on product....
...and this includes select speakers, headphones, external hard drives, ipod cases, nike+ipod sport kit, etc...

Flowbee · Nov 23, 2006, 06:37 PM

Quote:

A preliminary list available at this time reveals the following sales:

Has this preliminary list been published somewhere, or is this secret inside information?

iliketomac · Nov 23, 2006, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flowbee

Has this preliminary list been published somewhere, or is this secret inside information?

I have it... just posted it above... there will be "red" signs everywhere in the retail stores tomorrow and specialists will be wearing red shirts...

btw, MBP's are not on sale since it's not on the list... just MB's (from $1099 down to $998, etc.... up to $1499 which goes down to $1398)

iMac's are on sale too.... see the posting above... I'm wondering about the Mini since it's not on that "Joy to the Wallet" sale list.

abrooks · Nov 23, 2006, 06:44 PM

Think Secret appears to disagree, but I'm sure they just made it up

zim · Nov 23, 2006, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psycoswimmer

Hmm. Anyone think that there's a chance of a price drop on the Airport Express?

I got mine last Back Friday and it was discounted.. so maybe.

Nov 23, 2006, 05:14 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple After Thanksgiving Sale 2006 http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif On November 24th 2006, Apple will be holding their annual Day After Thanksgiving sale (U.S. only) which is a one day event. What's notable about this event is that Apple rarely discounts their products, normally strictly following their manufactuer suggested retail prices. That being said, once sales tax and/or shipping costs and factored in, individual customers may still do better when purchasing from other online retailers. Like last year, Apple will only be offering savings on specific products. A preliminary list available at this time reveals the following sales: $11 off of iPods and iPod nanos $20 off of Adobe Elements $69 for .Mac Unspecified discounts on the MacBook and Shure headphones Final prices and offers will be posted when made available. The sale will be offered at their retail stores as well as the online Apple Store.

Nov 23, 2006, 05:35 PM	#6
CoolAccent macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2006	Black Friday sale in Canada? According to Apple's Canadian website, the Black Friday sale will be there too, not only in the U.S.

Nov 23, 2006, 05:55 PM	#9
psycoswimmer macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA	Hmm. Anyone think that there's a chance of a price drop on the Airport Express? __________________ 20" iMac C2D 2.16GHz, 1GB RAM, 128mb VRAM, 10.4.9 iPod Touch 16GB iPod Shuffle 1GB

Nov 23, 2006, 06:01 PM	#12
psycoswimmer macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA	Does anyone know if you have to go to a store to get the discounts? Can you order from the online Apple store? There's no way I'll be able to get to an Apple Store tomorrow. __________________ 20" iMac C2D 2.16GHz, 1GB RAM, 128mb VRAM, 10.4.9 iPod Touch 16GB iPod Shuffle 1GB

Nov 23, 2006, 06:02 PM	#13
hob macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London, UK	I hate to be a grumble guts but why is this on page 1?? It's not a rumour and it only applies to Apple in the U.S... and maybe Canada... Maybe I'm just pissed off I'm in the UK. No thanksgiving!! __________________ see robmac.net for my work

Nov 23, 2006, 05:16 PM	#2
extraextra macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: the o.c., california	$11, oh wow! Every penny counts though, right?

Nov 23, 2006, 05:30 PM	#4
bakerzdosen macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2006	I haven't seen a lower price on the iSight I bought last year on BF $135 shipped incl tax. (With one possible exception, and that was a clearance/misprint at microcenter that they still honored in a couple cases.) I only paid slightly less for a used one on eBay a month before - and it's an earlier revision. Sometimes it's not that bad of a deal.

Nov 23, 2006, 05:30 PM	#5
LastLine macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2005	Would a US .Mac code bought now work in the UK in February? ;-)

Nov 23, 2006, 05:40 PM	#7
noservice2001 macrumors regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: 808 State	i was just wondering if this would update...

Nov 23, 2006, 06:00 PM	#11
tribalogical macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: tokyo, japan	It's interesting that the email ad I received from Apple sort of implies savings across the board (since they show silhouetted images of virtually everything in their product line). "one day shopping event", "Joy to the wallet", and images of ipods, macs, mice, etc.... the works, basically. I'll be well disappointed if there are no discounts to the Mac Pro, since it too is among that group of images... That said, I bought my G5 at a similar event early last year, and used a scratch-off ticket I got at the door giving me 10% off my purchases that day... perhaps this year will offer something like that? And, I just got lucky, I guess....... peace, tribalogical

Nov 23, 2006, 06:05 PM	#15
iMikeT macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California	I hope iPod accessories go on sale. I sure could use a power brick...

Nov 23, 2006, 06:24 PM	#18
Puppies macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2003	We'll see if Macbook/Pro discounts are enough to sway me towards one In any event, it gives me an excuse to click on Apple.com tomorrow.

Nov 23, 2006, 06:24 PM	#19
Creibold macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2006	Wow for the 80gb iPod that like what? 3%?? What a sale.

Nov 23, 2006, 06:33 PM	#21
iliketomac macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2006	Believe me... THESE are the prices: "Joy to the Wallet" sale only on black friday '06: iMac: $898-$1958 MacBook: $998-$1398 .Mac: $68 iPod Nano (except Reds): $138-$228 iPod: $228-$318 Wireless Mighty Mouse: $58 + various select accessories with varying discounts usually 10%-25% depending on product.... ...and this includes select speakers, headphones, external hard drives, ipod cases, nike+ipod sport kit, etc...

Nov 23, 2006, 06:44 PM	#24
abrooks macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northamptonshire, UK	Think Secret appears to disagree, but I'm sure they just made it up

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