Apple Likely to Offer Black Friday Sales

MacRumors · Nov 12, 2008, 09:22 PM

Barclay's Ben Reitzes safely predicts that Apple will offer Black Friday sales this year, including $100 price reductions on "at least a few Mac models". Apple has regularly participated in sales on the day after Thanksgiving ("Black Friday") for at least the past 5 years. This year's Black Friday falls on November 28th.

Price drops of up to $101 dollars have been common but only on select Mac models. Our historical pricing guide page indicates that both the MacBook and iMac were discounted by up to $101 in the past two years.

Apple's Black Friday sales are available for at both retail locations as well as their online store. The best deals for 2007, however, came from 3rd party retailers such as MacMall and Amazon. High end MacBook Pros received discounts as high as $300 ($150 instant, $150 mail in rebate). A full list of 2007 sales can be seen here.

Article Link: Apple Likely to Offer Black Friday Sales

boss1 · Nov 12, 2008, 09:28 PM

A few mac mini's would make perfect holiday stocking stuffers if only they were updated for this season.

macbooker15 · Nov 12, 2008, 09:28 PM

It may not be much less, but it will semm much less. That may get me one.

arn · Nov 12, 2008, 09:30 PM

Apple Store retail discounts are nice since you can walk in and out.

MacMall/Amazon don't charge sales tax for many states, so that makes a big diff too. (Apple online store does charge sales tax for all states).

arn

EricNau · Nov 12, 2008, 09:30 PM

I might be tempted to get an iPod. We'll see!

o9ski · Nov 12, 2008, 09:33 PM

Some discounted baseball hats and plastic bags with fancy Apple logos in apple style.

Blue Velvet · Nov 12, 2008, 09:36 PM

We don't get Black Friday here in the UK.

The traditional time for sales is immediately after Xmas, on Boxing Day, or New Year's Day leading into the first week of January. Almost every retailer participates...

...except one that I can't quite pin my finger on, some computer manufacturer based in Cupertino. Killjoys.

OriginalMacRat · Nov 12, 2008, 09:38 PM

That list doesn't reflect the deals you get online.. Selected refurbs and 3rd party items had significant discounts. 2 years ago I picked up some nice speakers for $18 and last year i got a Mac mini for $464. (The Mac mini refurbs were sold out a couple hours later.)

HaGG · Nov 12, 2008, 09:41 PM

I reckon it will be quite similar to last year direct from Apple, iMac because of upcoming refresh and the majority of ipods. Just a guess

840quadra · Nov 12, 2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Velvet

We don't get Black Friday here in the UK.

The traditional time for sales is immediately after Xmas, on Boxing Day, or New Year's Day leading into the first week of January. Almost every retailer participates...

...except one that I can't quite pin my finger on, some computer manufacturer based in Cupertino. Killjoys.

What you talking about?

2006
Apple One Day Sale for Europe and Australia

I remember that year because I bought my first Core2Duo MacBook on Black friday in the US, and remembered the other news later in the month.

And...

2007
International 'Ready. Set. Shop.' Apple Sale

ltldrummerboy · Nov 12, 2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arn

Apple online store does charge sales tax for all states.

Mostly true. Here in Alaska they don't. It could be because Anchorage (the state's largest city) has no sales tax.

Kwill · Nov 12, 2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacRumors

Barclay's Ben Reitzes safely predicts that Apple will offer Black Friday sales this year, including $100 price reductions on "at least a few Mac models".

If it's $100 off MacBook Pros and Mac Pros, that works out to less than sales tax in most states. Apple would have to offer at least 10% off to get some consideration, though 20%+ would get people running in.

Blue Velvet · Nov 12, 2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 840quadra

What you talking about?

I stand corrected. Yay Apple.

We don't get Black Friday across other retailers, then.

Unfortunately, there's nothing that Apple are currently producing that I want. Nothing. Hear that, Steve? Nothing.

firstapple · Nov 12, 2008, 09:59 PM

I am interested to see what Apple has coming for this Black Friday (as well as other retailers). In these economic times, it almost seems like we will be seeing some great deals in order to just get people out to buy some things.

I am glad in my office we get Thursday and Friday off for Thanksgiving, that way I can get my shopping in on Friday!

840quadra · Nov 12, 2008, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Velvet

Unfortunately, there's nothing that Apple are currently producing that I want. Nothing. Hear that, Steve? Nothing.

Haha.. well I can't help you with that

.

I would try, but catastrophic failure™ would be eminent!

CaptSaltyJack · Nov 12, 2008, 10:41 PM

$100 off a MacBook Pro is an insult. Sure, it's something, but come on.. for Black Friday, that's an insult. I scored a Sharp Aquos 46" LCD TV last Black Friday for $1400. Original price? $2400!

mdriftmeyer · Nov 12, 2008, 10:58 PM

Wow! $101 and me without my muffs!

These sales are historically a total joke. You'll save more on a refurb.

puckhead193 · Nov 12, 2008, 11:08 PM

Wirelessly posted (my blackberry pearl: BlackBerry8130/4.5.0.77 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/105 UP.Browser/5.0.3.3)

The black Fri sales are excluded from the education discounts, correct?

jbrenn · Nov 12, 2008, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Velvet

We don't get Black Friday here in the UK.

The traditional time for sales is immediately after Xmas, on Boxing Day, or New Year's Day leading into the first week of January. Almost every retailer participates...

...except one that I can't quite pin my finger on, some computer manufacturer based in Cupertino. Killjoys.

what is Boxing day?

Saladinos · Nov 12, 2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puckhead193

Wirelessly posted (my blackberry pearl: BlackBerry8130/4.5.0.77 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/105 UP.Browser/5.0.3.3)

The black Fri sales are excluded from the education discounts, correct?

Apple recently reduced the education discounts, so I hope not!

jonkemerer · Nov 13, 2008, 12:05 AM

Only $100? I won't be knocking down Apple's door for that.

philbeeney · 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrenn

what is Boxing day?

December 26th.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day

AppleMojo · Nov 13, 2008, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boss1

A few mac mini's would make perfect holiday stocking stuffers if only they were updated for this season.

What big feet you must have!

p0intblank · Nov 13, 2008, 02:10 AM

I can't wait to see what kinds of discounts Apple offers. Even if it's not much, I still find it very exciting. It's the official start of the holiday season!

The Hammer · Nov 13, 2008, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrenn

what is Boxing day?

Here's an explanation.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day

Nov 12, 2008, 09:22 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple Likely to Offer Black Friday Sales Barclay's Ben Reitzes safely predicts that Apple will offer Black Friday sales this year, including $100 price reductions on "at least a few Mac models". Apple has regularly participated in sales on the day after Thanksgiving ("Black Friday") for at least the past 5 years. This year's Black Friday falls on November 28th. Price drops of up to $101 dollars have been common but only on select Mac models. Our historical pricing guide page indicates that both the MacBook and iMac were discounted by up to $101 in the past two years. Apple's Black Friday sales are available for at both retail locations as well as their online store. The best deals for 2007, however, came from 3rd party retailers such as MacMall and Amazon. High end MacBook Pros received discounts as high as $300 ($150 instant, $150 mail in rebate). A full list of 2007 sales can be seen here. Article Link: Apple Likely to Offer Black Friday Sales

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Nov 12, 2008, 09:28 PM	#2
boss1 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2007	A few mac mini's would make perfect holiday stocking stuffers if only they were updated for this season.

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arn macrumors god Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple Store retail discounts are nice since you can walk in and out. MacMall/Amazon don't charge sales tax for many states, so that makes a big diff too. (Apple online store does charge sales tax for all states). arn

Nov 12, 2008, 09:33 PM	#6
o9ski macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC	Some discounted baseball hats and plastic bags with fancy Apple logos in apple style.

Nov 12, 2008, 09:38 PM	#8
OriginalMacRat macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2007	That list doesn't reflect the deals you get online.. Selected refurbs and 3rd party items had significant discounts. 2 years ago I picked up some nice speakers for $18 and last year i got a Mac mini for $464. (The Mac mini refurbs were sold out a couple hours later.)

Nov 12, 2008, 09:59 PM	#14
firstapple macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2007	I am interested to see what Apple has coming for this Black Friday (as well as other retailers). In these economic times, it almost seems like we will be seeing some great deals in order to just get people out to buy some things. I am glad in my office we get Thursday and Friday off for Thanksgiving, that way I can get my shopping in on Friday! __________________ 32 GB iPhone 3G S (Black) 20" Alum iMac 2.4GHz 4GB RAM 320GB HD 13" MacBook Pro 2.26GHz 4GB RAM Canon HV30 \| Nikon D90 Scott Ramsden's Photography!

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CaptSaltyJack macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007	$100 off a MacBook Pro is an insult. Sure, it's something, but come on.. for Black Friday, that's an insult. I scored a Sharp Aquos 46" LCD TV last Black Friday for $1400. Original price? $2400!

Nov 12, 2008, 10:58 PM	#17
mdriftmeyer macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pacific Northwest	Wow! $101 and me without my muffs! These sales are historically a total joke. You'll save more on a refurb.

Nov 12, 2008, 11:08 PM	#18
puckhead193 macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2004 Location: NY	Wirelessly posted (my blackberry pearl: BlackBerry8130/4.5.0.77 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/105 UP.Browser/5.0.3.3) The black Fri sales are excluded from the education discounts, correct? __________________ 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

Nov 13, 2008, 12:05 AM	#21
jonkemerer macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Only $100? I won't be knocking down Apple's door for that.

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p0intblank macrumors 68020 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA	I can't wait to see what kinds of discounts Apple offers. Even if it's not much, I still find it very exciting. It's the official start of the holiday season!

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