iPad 2 price question

[shortman]

So I have pretty much given up on trying to get an iPad 2 from the store, I don't have the time or the energy to do it. I am going to buy one off of eBay, but was wondering if after the international launch, the price for them will go up or down? There will be more worldwide, but if there are less in the US the price will go up?

Please let me know your thoughts!

 

[mcdj]

I think we're already seeing prices drop slightly on ebay. If you wanted one a couple of days after launch, you had to pay the big bucks ($500-$1000 over retail). 9 days later, more people have them via traditional stores and the must-have-it-now effect is wearing off. Patience replaces impulse as time goes on. There are still plenty of gougers on ebay, but they're just not selling for the same astronomical prices if you check completed auctions. The international launch will likely serve to drive prices even lower.

 

[gigaguy]

I'd get a friend to go and try local craigslist. Prices are softening a little.
that's what I did. yay.

 

[shortman]

Anyone else have any thoughts on this?

 

[schmoopy.design]

I would keep checking Target. It made it easy for me tomget one. If not I would consider Craigslist but I myself am not willing to spend more than an extra $100.

 

[DiamondMac]

Anyone else have any thoughts on this?

Keep checking BestBuy, Walmart, and Target inventory lists.

Many have done this including myself (I did this for the 1st iPad) and it has worked.