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iPad on sale at amazon.
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The 16GB WiFi model costs $499+tax ($540.17 at 8.25% sales tax) through Apple and $544.99 through Amazon, so there isn't a deal to be had here right now.
I said most of the models. Also, for some reason, amazon is not selling the 16GB model. They are selling it thru 3rd party supplier. I don't think 16GB is the most popular model here, anyway. Most of people have 32GB or higher.
It's because amazon doesn't have it in stock. When amazon doesn't have a item in stock, it fills in the price with a reseller. Just wait for a little bit and you'll see it for $499 no tax.
Wouldn't really call it a sale. If that's the case I got mine on "sale" back in May from MacMall.com as I didn't have to pay tax or for shipping either.
As for why purchasing from any of the listed b&m stores, well Apple does offer the refurb for less and if you're a student, the discount available does help take a few bucks off.
BestBuy offers a trade in program, so you can trade in older electronics on their list to help bring the cost down. Something else to keep in mind, now that Target and BestBuy carry the ipad, I can expect to see some competing offers such as gift cards or bundled accessories to attract potential buyers.
Amazon is still a good option though, provided that it is Amazon and not a 3rd party supplier.
Something else I forgot, if you're a reward zone member for BestBuy, even a 16gb wi-fi model is already enough for a $10 rewards cert.
As for why purchasing from any of the listed b&m stores, well Apple does offer the refurb for less and if you're a student, the discount available does help take a few bucks off.
BestBuy offers a trade in program, so you can trade in older electronics on their list to help bring the cost down. Something else to keep in mind, now that Target and BestBuy carry the ipad, I can expect to see some competing offers such as gift cards or bundled accessories to attract potential buyers.
Amazon is still a good option though, provided that it is Amazon and not a 3rd party supplier.
Something else I forgot, if you're a reward zone member for BestBuy, even a 16gb wi-fi model is already enough for a $10 rewards cert.