AppleTV at Costco - $289

MacRumors · Apr 30, 2007, 07:46 PM

Arstechnica notes that the AppleTV will also be found at some Costco stores for $289.

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In other news, a reader and friend of mine Dan Ciskey e-mailed me over the weekend, saying that some Costcos may also be carrying the Apple TV. He said that the one he works at in Lincoln Park in Chicago has them (apparently without fanfare) for $289.99 and that they don't charge a restocking fee upon returns. He says, "I believe the old, unlimited return policy would apply. The new 90-day thing is actually limited to a few categories of items," which he doesn't believe includes the Apple TV.

amac4me · Apr 30, 2007, 07:53 PM

I'll be checking my local Costco stores ... I have 3 within a short driving distance

e-coli · May 1, 2007, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by amac4me

I have 3 within a short driving distance

Now THAT is a sad modern commentary.

bbrosemer · May 1, 2007, 12:54 AM

does anyone know if there is a student discount in-store...?

twoodcc · May 1, 2007, 01:29 AM

this is very nice. would love to see it in Sam's stores also though

syklee26 · May 1, 2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by twoodcc

this is very nice. would love to see it in Sam's stores also though

i don't think Sammy Walton will be too fond of selling items that will eat into Walmart movie sales.

PeggyD · May 1, 2007, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bbrosemer

does anyone know if there is a student discount in-store...?

I did check the online Apple education store & there was no discount. I guess they figure an AppleTV doesn't help with studying!

Peel · May 1, 2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by amac4me

I'll be checking my local Costco stores ... I have 3 within a short driving distance

Same here. I've got 5 costco's within 10 miles, and 9 within 15 (including several "specialty" costcos). As this includes the headquarters, and flagship store, I'm sure one of them must carry it.

Zwhaler · Apr 30, 2007, 07:55 PM

Cool. Just like how the 5G iPods went for 279 (back when they were 299)

Electric Boris · Apr 30, 2007, 08:21 PM

Here in the Fountain Valley Costco store in Southern CA.
I'm tempted but alas, I don't have the right TV for it.
Ah well.

PeggyD · Apr 30, 2007, 09:30 PM

The AppleTV is $281 at the online Apple Store for corporate employee purchase plan, but I got mine for $275.05 at my local Apple Store showing my employee ID. It was very easy to get my employer (an HMO) signed up for this program & it saves on Apple & third-party hardware & software.

Doctor Q · Apr 30, 2007, 09:38 PM

I wonder if the

TV display materials will be good enough to explain to people what the gadget is.

Would this ever be an impulse item for shoppers?

mattscott306 · Apr 30, 2007, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Q

I wonder if the

TV display materials will be good enough to explain to people what the gadget is.

Would this ever be an impulse item for shoppers?

Doubtful unless apple gets way better at explaining what the

tv is, I think I've had to explain to about five different people what the box is and how it works, even after they went to apple's website on it.

Doctor Q · Apr 30, 2007, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mattscott306

Doubtful unless apple gets way better at explaining what the

tv is, I think I've had to explain to about five different people what the box is and how it works, even after they went to apple's website on it.

I get that same feeling when looking at an Airport Extreme or Airport Express retail box. They list things you can do with it without saying what it is.

mwp98223 · May 1, 2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by PeggyD

The AppleTV is $281 at the online Apple Store for corporate employee purchase plan, but I got mine for $275.05 at my local Apple Store showing my employee ID. It was very easy to get my employer (an HMO) signed up for this program & it saves on Apple & third-party hardware & software.

How do you sign up your employer for the program???

PeggyD · May 1, 2007, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mwp98223

How do you sign up your employer for the program???

First you need the contact for your company's employee "perks" program. It wasn't easy to find the contact at Apple. I called the general Apple number & worked my way through the voice mail maze to a corporate program contact. I'll have to see if I can find the e-mail of the Apple person I contacted when I get home from work today.

PeggyD · May 1, 2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mwp98223

How do you sign up your employer for the program???

I don't think I should give out the e-mail of the person I contacted. I'm not even sure he's still with Apple or in that department since it's been a year & a half, but his signature helps narrow down the department you need. He is with the Apple Store for Business, so you could try the main 1-800-MY-APPLE number & try navigating like I did. I also found a couple of other possible numbers that may be more direct - 1-800-409-5381 or 1-800-854-3680.

mwp98223 · May 2, 2007, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PeggyD

I don't think I should give out the e-mail of the person I contacted. I'm not even sure he's still with Apple or in that department since it's been a year & a half, but his signature helps narrow down the department you need. He is with the Apple Store for Business, so you could try the main 1-800-MY-APPLE number & try navigating like I did. I also found a couple of other possible numbers that may be more direct - 1-800-409-5381 or 1-800-854-3680.

Thank you for the information. What is involved in this process and what is the discount? Is it any better then the education discount?

pink-pony115 · May 2, 2007, 01:17 AM

coolness....is costco a membership deal?

PeggyD · May 2, 2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mwp98223

Thank you for the information. What is involved in this process and what is the discount? Is it any better then the education discount?

I just gave him the name & contact info for my company's "perks" program. I haven't had to do anything since. It took less than 2 weeks before it was set up. For us, a PDF of a flyer from Apple is posted on our intranet with the URL for the online Apple Store for us.

The discount varies. Most Apple hardware has a slightly bigger discount through the education store, but not all. As I said before, the AppleTV is discounted for the EPP but isn't for education. Apple software is the same, although family packs & pro apps aren't always available to education customers, so the EPP is better. I can't remember if it's Apple hardware or software, but you can't get a discount in person on one or the other in an Apple Store, but with the EPP it's all discounted. Third-party hardware & software has a 4% discount in the Apple Store.

CRAZYBUBBA · May 1, 2007, 12:00 AM

If only costco sold mbps

Cult Follower · May 1, 2007, 11:54 PM

I guess this is good. They may be putting this in a few too many stores.

adamj · May 6, 2007, 06:16 PM

i'd stil buy it at the apple store....its nicer there

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Electric Boris macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2004	I have seen them too Here in the Fountain Valley Costco store in Southern CA. I'm tempted but alas, I don't have the right TV for it. Ah well.

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Zwhaler macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jun 2006	Cool. Just like how the 5G iPods went for 279 (back when they were 299)

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PeggyD macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2007	The AppleTV is $281 at the online Apple Store for corporate employee purchase plan, but I got mine for $275.05 at my local Apple Store showing my employee ID. It was very easy to get my employer (an HMO) signed up for this program & it saves on Apple & third-party hardware & software.

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Cult Follower macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Dakota	I guess this is good. They may be putting this in a few too many stores. __________________ If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right. - Steve Jobs

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adamj macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2007	i'd stil buy it at the apple store....its nicer there

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