There are two "mint" 16GB Air 2's under $300 on Swappa right now.
Other than that, good luck. Your price isn't realistic for "brand new".
It was on sale last week at Target for $299 or less, but they wouldn't let me make the purchase because of some stupid error. I prefer to get the Air 2 for $274 or whatever it was. It was a 32gb model last week as well.
It was $100 off the 32GB Air 2, so $299. But that sale is over. I also don't know how "reputable" I would call Target... ie. the most data-hacked store in the USA. I bet those iPads were returns also.
I got a good deal for my Apple Watch Series 1 from them. If I took a "stance" against data hacked companies, it would be tougher doing business and seeking services. What I mean with reputable is a price match policy, returns, and a place I can go to easily to pickup an item.
Right. Although big box retailers DO go that low (and lower for new units), the OP's "ASAP" requirement means that they won't find it that low now. Not AFTER Christmas.Any retailer with the services you want will not be selling it in your price range.
eBay -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-iPad-...787135?hash=item4d508b487f:g:9hcAAOSwJ7RYU0~r
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-iPad-...511816?hash=item4d4e1578c8:g:w6YAAOSwx2dYHE9L
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-iPad-...711860?hash=item4d4d246234:g:yfwAAOSwpLNYBkVo
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-iPad-...309701?hash=item41ba782305:g:LrMAAOSwh-1W6Ak9
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-iPad-...hash=item210cf4a106:m:mggkKv0WMBmcv14huadnJBg