There are ways that sellers of 3rd party bands can create their listing so that it purposely shows up on searches for OEM bands. In turn, there are sellers of OEM bands that don't do a great job in ensuring their OEM bands come up on OEM band searches. I typically search for Genuine (or OEM) Apple Watch bands, but exclude the word "leather", since genuine leather 3rd party bands will show up. You need to have patience searching for OEM bands on eBay.
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There are ways that sellers of 3rd party bands can create their listing so that it purposely shows up on searches for OEM bands. In turn, there are sellers of OEM bands that don't do a great job in ensuring their OEM bands come up on OEM band searches. I typically search for Genuine (or OEM) Apple Watch bands, but exclude the word "leather", since genuine leather 3rd party bands will show up. You need to have patience searching for OEM bands on eBay.
“Genuine” leather
I often see them use wordplay to imply the “genuine” is in reference to the origin rather than the material.
“Genuine Leather Loop Apple Watch Band” results often mean a third party fake claiming to be real leather, not that it’s made by Apple.
Ugh.
hahaha I like seeing both but I can see how it might be a lot of traffic if you just want a monthly-ish update on all bands...
So I started up https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...om-retail-stores-no-ebay-mercari-etc.2255942/ fro @CarlJ
Looks like Apple Pay is back at eBay...I wonder how widely or if it’s just this pride seller decided to turn it on or eBay turned it on for them as a test. Card owners rejoice!
Apple Pay will be enabled for any seller that has been migrated from PayPal payments to eBay Managed Payments. Right now this is mostly larger sellers but eBay is “selecting” more and more people for the “privilege” every day.
Completely and utterly missing the point that there should be two different threads. Was I not clear on that? Did I suggest that there should only be one thread discussing retail stores and no threads on Mercari and such? Or did I lament that this thread had been taken over by Mercari discussion, drowning out the original content/intent, when such material should have gone in a different thread.
Go re-read the first sentence of my first post on the matter. Saying “I wish this had gone a different way” does not mean “everybody has to do exactly what I want”. It means just exactly what it says. I wish that this thread hadn’t gotten derailed from the original content in the way that it has.
In any case, twanj made a new thread (thank you @twanj). Which will probably see one or two posts a month, if that. And this thread can return to discussing Mercari.
Yoink. The 5% eBay bucks got it close enough to 40 haha. Sadly no Apple Pay for this seller yet.
You trying to get the Apple Card 2%? Or is there a different reason?
Glad I could help out
It’s much brighter a color than I would ever wear so someone might as well enjoy it!Here’s another sealed 44mm new Red sport loop for $45
Yeah you know I find it garish, which is why it’s prob being dumped so prolifically. But I don’t have any 44mm PRed bands. And I just gotta stay sport loop complete. 💉Glad I could help out
Here’s another sealed 44mm new Red sport loop for $45
I know it’s just an extra $.40 but it’s the game of it all haha. I like the nice literal buzz you get when you use Apple Pay too. Though it’s so hard to double click that side button on a big phone.
I wasn't intending to be critical. I get it, every penny is important, they add up over time.
FYI - Citi DoubleCash Mastercard has full time 2% cash back. Everything. No categories or calendars. Also no annual fee.
It's my usual go to any time there's not a higher cash back category on a different card.
Oh not taken that way at all. Just being embarrassed all on my own. Does the citi card generate lots of emails and snail mail offers? One aspect of the Card that appeals is the privacy vis a vis not being pitched/upsold to other stuff. Or so I was made to believe about “the other guys.”
And I actually pull off 2% pretty much everywhere between ALDI/Trader Karen’s/Albertson’s. Even Del Taco out west here added it because of covid it seems. And your boy buys a lot of Nike at 3%. Sadly I’ve only used the ExxonMobil 3% once as I’ve only gotten gas once since March...
Pine green 40mm $25
Looks legit new, nice clear pic with no pin shine
merc.li
Looks legit new, nice clear pic with no pin shine
Apple watch pine green sport band 40 mm on Mercari
Like new condition, 40 mm Apple Watch band-pine green.
merc.li
Not that I've noticed, but I also use a secondary email for all that sort of stuff which is completely separate from my primary personal email. I've had the card for a few years and have no complaints. I also generally keep my credit reports frozen so perhaps that limits the amount of chaff.
As for the
card, I've only just recently signed up. Certainly any place accepting ApplePay, no reason to use Citi vs , but it'd give you an option for those times/places where you need to present a physical card or where they don't take Pay My Samsclub mastercard is 5% on gas just about anywhere, so that's an easy win. Same card is 3% for any restaurants/dining.
Publix only recently started accepting
Pay and Kroger doesn't yet. TJ/Aldi/Sprouts do though.
Yeah Kroger/Ralph’s pretty much lost my business once Albie restored Pay. Unless I need a Pennsylvania sugar fix, as they do carry Turkey Hill iced tea.Not that I've noticed, but I also use a secondary email for all that sort of stuff which is completely separate from my primary personal email. I've had the card for a few years and have no complaints. I also generally keep my credit reports frozen so perhaps that limits the amount of chaff.
As for the
My Samsclub mastercard is 5% on gas just about anywhere, so that's an easy win. Same card is 3% for any restaurants/dining.
Publix only recently started accepting
I love how now you can finance the bands from Apple with the Apple Card for 12 months no interest lol just got approved for it today
Here's a strange one -- a discount on a brand new band.
The new 40mm Plum and Kumquat Sport Loops for $42 at Amazon.
I guess CarlJ won't see this one
The new 40mm Plum and Kumquat Sport Loops for $42 at Amazon.
Apple Watch Band - Sport Loop (40mm) - Plum - Regular
Apple Watch Bands are soft, breathable, and lightweight, the Sport Loop features a hook-and-loop fastener for quick and easy adjustment. The double-layer nylon weave has dense loops on the skin side that provide soft cushioning while allowing moisture to escape. On the reverse side, the attachmen...
www.amazon.com
Apple Watch Band - Sport Loop (40mm) - Kumquat - Regular
Apple Watch Bands are soft, breathable, and lightweight, the Sport Loop features a hook-and-loop fastener for quick and easy adjustment. The double-layer nylon weave has dense loops on the skin side that provide soft cushioning while allowing moisture to escape. On the reverse side, the attachmen...
www.amazon.com
I guess CarlJ won't see this one
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Wow, it actually looks like they have a bunch of the new bands on sale!Here's a strange one -- a discount on a brand new band.
The new 40mm Plum and Kumquat Sport Loops for $42 at Amazon.
Apple Watch Band - Sport Loop (40mm) - Plum - Regular
Apple Watch Bands are soft, breathable, and lightweight, the Sport Loop features a hook-and-loop fastener for quick and easy adjustment. The double-layer nylon weave has dense loops on the skin side that provide soft cushioning while allowing moisture to escape. On the reverse side, the attachmen...www.amazon.comApple Watch Band - Sport Loop (40mm) - Kumquat - Regular
Apple Watch Bands are soft, breathable, and lightweight, the Sport Loop features a hook-and-loop fastener for quick and easy adjustment. The double-layer nylon weave has dense loops on the skin side that provide soft cushioning while allowing moisture to escape. On the reverse side, the attachmen...www.amazon.com
I guess CarlJ won't see this one
Cream loop 40mm is $42
Cyprus Green band is $42 in both sizes
Ginger band is $42 for both sizes
Inverness loop is $42 for the 44mm
Pink Citrus band is $42 in the 44mm size
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There appears to be several more $42 bands at Amazon:
40 and 44mm Cyprus Green Sport Bands:
40mm Cream Sport Loop:
40 and 44mm Ginger Sport Bands:
44mm Inverness Green Sport Loop:
44mm Kumquat Sport Loop:
There may be more. I'm tired of looking!!
40 and 44mm Cyprus Green Sport Bands:
Apple Watch Band - Sport Band (40mm) - Cyprus Green - Regular
Made from a custom high-performance fluoroelastomer, the Sport Band is durable and strong, yet surprisingly soft. The smooth, dense material drapes elegantly across your wrist and feels comfortable next to your skin. An innovative pin-and-tuck closure ensures a clean fit.
www.amazon.com
Apple Watch Band - Sport Band (44mm) - Cyprus Green - Regular
Made from a custom high-performance fluoroelastomer, the Sport Band is durable and strong, yet surprisingly soft. The smooth, dense material drapes elegantly across your wrist and feels comfortable next to your skin. An innovative pin-and-tuck closure ensures a clean fit.
www.amazon.com
40mm Cream Sport Loop:
Apple Watch Band - Sport Loop (40mm) - Cream - Regular
Apple Watch Bands are soft, breathable, and lightweight, the Sport Loop features a hook-and-loop fastener for quick and easy adjustment. The double-layer nylon weave has dense loops on the skin side that provide soft cushioning while allowing moisture to escape. On the reverse side, the attachmen...
www.amazon.com
40 and 44mm Ginger Sport Bands:
Apple Watch Band - Sport Band (40mm) - Ginger - Regular
Made from a custom high-performance fluoroelastomer, the Sport Band is durable and strong, yet surprisingly soft. The smooth, dense material drapes elegantly across your wrist and feels comfortable next to your skin. An innovative pin-and-tuck closure ensures a clean fit.
www.amazon.com
Apple Watch Band - Sport Band (44mm) - Ginger - Regular
Made from a custom high-performance fluoroelastomer, the Sport Band is durable and strong, yet surprisingly soft. The smooth, dense material drapes elegantly across your wrist and feels comfortable next to your skin. An innovative pin-and-tuck closure ensures a clean fit.
www.amazon.com
44mm Inverness Green Sport Loop:
Apple Watch Band - Sport Loop (44mm) - Inverness Green - Regular
Apple Watch Bands are soft, breathable, and lightweight, the Sport Loop features a hook-and-loop fastener for quick and easy adjustment. The double-layer nylon weave has dense loops on the skin side that provide soft cushioning while allowing moisture to escape. On the reverse side, the attachmen...
www.amazon.com
44mm Kumquat Sport Loop:
Apple Watch Band - Sport Loop (44mm) - Kumquat - Regular
Apple Watch Bands are soft, breathable, and lightweight, the Sport Loop features a hook-and-loop fastener for quick and easy adjustment. The double-layer nylon weave has dense loops on the skin side that provide soft cushioning while allowing moisture to escape. On the reverse side, the attachmen...
www.amazon.com
There may be more. I'm tired of looking!!
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