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Did Best Buy stop selling ipad 2's?
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Some people have a bunch of gift cards to use, locking them to BB.
Others like BB. (I'm not a fan, but it's easy to figure some may like it)
Yet others perhaps buy enough from BB that getting RewardZone points is worth it to them, as that gets them gift cards to use on other stuff (see #1).
Aside from the gift cards and reward zone, BB's supplemental insurance does cover against accidents, meaning that if you break the screen or drop it in a sink full of water, it's covered. Applecare doesn't cover user negligence.
I personally don't like buying products over the internet. If I receive a defective product, I want to be able to take it back to the store for a refund/exchange, without having to ship it, which could cause the potential for additional disputes.
Be very careful of who you deal with on the internet, There are scam companies that copy the websites of legitimate businesses, and if you buy from them, you won't receive your product, and may have a real problem trying to get your money back. It's risky, and I personally prefer to buy from a local retail store. To me, the extra cost is worth my peace of mind.
Thank you!
I saw your post yesterday and decided to take your advice. The BB closest to my home wouldn't let me buy the Visa cards "with other gift cards". The woman was an idiot, went and asked her boss, I pointed out they are prepaid cards and she continued to say I couldn't. I wasn't going to give up and I needed to go to the Apple store in Louisville anyways so I went to the BB over there. This time, cashier said nothing and just put all my gift cards through to pay for my two VISA cards. Went to the Apple store to buy the gift card then viola! Ordered my white 32 GB WiFi online when I got home! 🙂 Ship date is May 31st with delivery by June 6th. I hope I get it sooner!
Thanks for the idea smatica!
I saw your post yesterday and decided to take your advice. The BB closest to my home wouldn't let me buy the Visa cards "with other gift cards". The woman was an idiot, went and asked her boss, I pointed out they are prepaid cards and she continued to say I couldn't. I wasn't going to give up and I needed to go to the Apple store in Louisville anyways so I went to the BB over there. This time, cashier said nothing and just put all my gift cards through to pay for my two VISA cards. Went to the Apple store to buy the gift card then viola! Ordered my white 32 GB WiFi online when I got home! 🙂 Ship date is May 31st with delivery by June 6th. I hope I get it sooner!
Thanks for the idea smatica!
smatica
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CAWjr
macrumors 6502
I had a very similar situation a few years back. BB put out a coupon for 50% off of a Tivo, but they failed to say that the DirecTV Tivo unit was excluded & they sent out an internal memo to not accept it. Every BB in Atlanta refused to honor the coupon, but when I went on vacation to Florida, I decided to try it out & it worked like a champ.
Sometimes you need to try a bunch of different avenues before you give up.
SPEEDwithJJ
macrumors 65816
Nice. Hopefully, this will mean that there are going to be good news for me at my local BestBuy later on this week. 😀
smatica
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They are likely Verizon 3G's - from what several customer service people said from Best Buy they are the LEAST popular Ipad2 - especially the 64GB one. If you are looking for a WiFi only in a store you will be very lucky.
Thanks guys
That makes sense
Alternately for those not using any Bb gift cards and want warranty square trade is a great alternative and cheaper too.
Sure they don't switch your device or give u an upgrade on the spot but a great alternative none the less
Me personally - blame it on my mom - but I never pay retail
Or try to avoid it!
That makes sense
Alternately for those not using any Bb gift cards and want warranty square trade is a great alternative and cheaper too.
Sure they don't switch your device or give u an upgrade on the spot but a great alternative none the less
Me personally - blame it on my mom - but I never pay retail
Or try to avoid it!
Awesome I just did this. Bought BB Visa gift cards and then used those towards the ipad at target. I used the findone app. There stock seems to be more inline then the best buy stock with the online trackers.
The BB in Downers grove on Butterfield Rd had 4 iPads in stock when I left a little while ago. All were Verizon, one was 32 GB and the rest 64GB. Chicagoland.
I usually have good luck finding things at that particular BB.
I usually have good luck finding things at that particular BB.
FindOne Plus now has Best Buy inventory
The app to search for iPad 2 inventory now is able to check for Best Buy and Radio Shack (as well as the original Target and Walmart). It is still at the mercy of what their website reports.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/findone-plus/id436277389?mt=8
The app to search for iPad 2 inventory now is able to check for Best Buy and Radio Shack (as well as the original Target and Walmart). It is still at the mercy of what their website reports.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/findone-plus/id436277389?mt=8