Preposterous.
This is true, but think of it this way.Not really. They are still in a position of supply not meeting demand. As a consumer, I'd rather they limit how many people can buy. What's preposterous is someone being able to buy 5 or 10 of them to sell on eBay while the retail supply is still somewhat limited.
I]If they say cash only I may have to attempt to buy one with cash anyway and then raise a stink about them discriminating against those without credit cards. Those without credit cards are often times lower income folks.
If one is that low income they have no business buying an iPad in the first place so the point is moot. We aren't talking bread and milk, we are talking about a $500 100% non-essential "toy." (Not to diminish the iPad, but it's not a necessity and I call all non-necessities toys).
If one is that low income they have no business buying an iPad in the first place so the point is moot. We aren't talking bread and milk, we are talking about a $500 100% non-essential "toy." (Not to diminish the iPad, but it's not a necessity and I call all non-necessities toys).
Crap like this will only happen when you abuse the system. The person buying all those was clearly not using them for personal use. Apple doesn't know or care if they are doing it for eBay (profit) or sending it to friends internationally.
Abuse the system and this is what happens. Apple decided to not allow them to purchase anymore, too bad. Don't be a douche.
99.99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999% of people will never have an issue with this. Its not even worth the QQ post.
Apple doesn't care if it upsets the consumer because they know there are no alternatives. So people will just wait until the restriction is lifted . Apple will freely preload every product with their own internet browser and mail programs and make it very difficult for other business to create their own for the Apple OS and or bar them from selling their products through the App Store.
NOW re read with I just wrote but replace the underlined words with Microsoft
If one is that low income they have no business buying an iPad in the first place so the point is moot. We aren't talking bread and milk, we are talking about a $500 100% non-essential "toy." (Not to diminish the iPad, but it's not a necessity and I call all non-necessities toys).
While I still am left stranded because I can't pay cash for just one.
It's fair, but it really isn't.
I hardly think we can dictate who should or should not buy something. Yeah, likely irresponsible, but hey, we all do irresponsible things from time to time.
Just called my local Apple Store (Pentagon City, Va) and was told that it is indeed true that one must pay for the iPad with credit/debit card or check. The guy on the phone said "to prevent people from buying more than they need".
It's worthy to note that pre-paid cards are fine "as long as they match your ID".
Never thought I'd go through top-flight security just to get an iPad. This is turning me off completely.
I was at the Apple Store in Southdale Mall in Edina, MN (Minneapolis/St. Paul area) yesterday....getting my fix while I wait for my 3g to arrive....and noticed a small sign on the table that stated something to the effect that iPads could only be purchased with a check or credit/debit card. I took this to mean no cash.
Steve
I can confirm that Apple Stores do not accept cash. I went to a few and called some others and they all said they are not allowed to accept cash on iPad sales.
Pay cash and use a different name every time. As long as you have the receipt they have to honor the warranty.
While I still am left stranded because I can't pay cash for just one.
It's fair, but it really isn't.