I suspect that these are the next HomePod. Suddenly discontinued for lack of sales
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Deals: AirPods Max Drop to New Low of $429.98 ($119 Off)
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Just got sky blue, i wish the dark were at the same price
Amazon today has introduced a new all-time low price on the AirPods Max, available at $429.98 in all colors except Space Gray. All models are in stock and ready to ship out today as well.
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With this $119 off discount, Amazon is now offering the best deal we've ever seen on Apple's high-end AirPods Max headphones. The previous best price was around $449, also offered by Amazon.
Additionally, we're still seeing a few solid deals on other AirPods models on Amazon, including the AirPods Pro with MagSafe for $189.99 ($59 off) and the AirPods 2 for $119.99 ($40 off). All models are in stock and sold directly from Amazon.
We track sales for every model of the AirPods in our Best AirPods Deals guide, so be sure to bookmark that page while you shop around for the wireless headphones.
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The fact that it was discounted heavily in the first year means sales are a dud
Reviewers totally missed the point of the case design. Cases that provide more protection for travel or throwing into a commuter bag are not as accessible and don't allow you to charge the headphones inside the case. So Apple put the priority on ease of use. The case they provided is intended to be used around the house and it works well for that.
I agree. These aren't getting a next-gen release. I suspect you'll see them discontinued and replaced with something with a cheaper build.
Looks good but still expensive.
For anyone who's interested...
Amazon appears to have a flash deal event and just marked down the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen to $99.99.
Spoke with cust. service rep. @Target.com who matched the price and took an add. 5% discount with the Target RedCard so it's $94.99 so 27% discount.
For anyone who's interested...
Amazon appears to have a flash deal event and just marked down the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen to $99.99.
Spoke with cust. service rep. @Target.com who matched the price and took an add. 5% discount with the Target RedCard so it's $94.99 so 27% discount.
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I don’t think so. Other retailers are not discounting so heavily, unless they’re trying to get close to or match Amazon. I think Amazon is just trying to capture as many sales as possible — they missed targets last quarter, so I suspect we will see a sales blitz over the next month across most categories initiated by Amazon.
As an owner of one of these, they definitely aren't worth it even at that discount.
I'm amazed that they are selling these but couldn't sell the OG HomePod.
I'm amazed that they are selling these but couldn't sell the OG HomePod.
Apple brilliantly solving problems that only they created. I am still holding slim hope that they will brilliantly solve this problem of no jacks in phones, and put in one of these amazing high tech jacks with automatic headphone impedance detection. I present to you, the Apple iPhone Audio Pro 14, now with the jack, only $2999!
These headphones are waiting for their iPad 2 (2011) moment. And part of that moment will be a $399 price point and a functional case with an off button.
Have owned them since they were first released and have had zero issues with them. Best headphones I’ve ever owned.
I think that’s the point. She deliberately scripts them to be over the top and that’s her theme.
The thing about these sales that Amazon has, especially with Apple & built in batteries, is how many months have these been sitting in a warehouse with the battery totally discharged? I bought a set of replacement AirPods from Amazon & the battery is not good. I think you get what you pay for. I get my stuff directly from Apple these days.
Is Amazon the actual seller, or is it from a third party via Amazon? Just wondering?
Amazon was the seller. New or used they're "non returnable" according to the 3 different folks I talked to on the phone.
That doesn’t sound right at all. Basically if you buy from Amazon everything is returnable (especially defective items). Try different departments at Amazon, & play CSR (Customer Service Roulette - keep calling until you get a yes we can representative ). Why are they saying they can not be returned or refunded? Try taking them into an Apple store if that doesn’t work. Finally I’d all fails, dispute the charge to your credit card company (you did use a credit card right?).
I know, it does sound unbelievable. I've had nothing but good experiences with amazon. until now. If you look at the return policy for the Space Gray color, it says unless its defective, they won't return it. They need something from Apple in writing that they're broken. Such a hassle. The other colors you can return until Jan 31st. I tried calling 3 times and got the same answer each time. At least they're consistent.
They're forcing me to go through Apple or an authorized service provider. I don't live near an Apple store. They don't fit my head very well anyway I just wanted to return them.
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If defective you should probably ship them to Apple and ask them for a refund. If it’s just a fit issue for your head (which I don’t understand as these are the most adjustable headphones I’ve used) you could probably resell them for a small profit.
That’s an aggressive way to put it but yes, I did misread the tweet yesterday and fail to recall it word-for-word before asking a simple question. God forbid someone makes a mistake on something as important as an Apple rumour forum on the internet.
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I think in time, if you use the case, you will find it to be practical, convenient, and perfectly suited to it’s task. I love my case, it just works. I also like the minimalist design (despite the mockery online), it’s beautiful.