iPod touch iPod touch at Costco

[trojanvillage]

I was in Costco the other day and the 16GB Touch was $369.99 (in canada) ($419.00 at the apple store here). Is this a good price, is costco a recommended place to buy apple products? Does anyone know if it has the January software update?
Thanks!

 

[flopticalcube]

I bought the 16gb one the other day from Costco. They are the updated ones. The Costco return policy is no-quibble 90 days so I went for that over Futureshop which is selling them for $360.

 

[trojanvillage]

that's in canada right?

and thanks

 

[flopticalcube]

that's in canada right?

and thanks

yep

 

[Eric Lewis]

i bought a shuffle for $49

touch 8gb for 249

nano 8gb pink for 179

 

[davidy]

I was in Costco the other day and the 16GB Touch was $369.99 (in canada) ($419.00 at the apple store here). Is this a good price, is costco a recommended place to buy apple products? Does anyone know if it has the January software update?
Thanks!

IApple authorizes the retailers to sell Apple products so it should be no difference from buying directly from Apple. Also, most retailers have a longer return period than Apple itself (90 day vs 30 day). Regardless of where you buy the Touch you still have the Apple one-year warranty. If you get an extended warrenty beyond the one year, the additional warranty is the store's policy not Apple's.

 

[Rizvi1]

...The Costco return policy is no-quibble 90 days so I went for that over Futureshop which is selling them for $360...

I thought Costco had a unlimited return period except on certain items (PCs - 6 months? TVs - 1 year?). Unless iPods are on the restricted list, you should be able to take them back anytime.

I myself have a 4GB iPod Nano I got last fall from Costco (not sure what gen it is.. the model is A1236 and it has a screen for watching vids).

 

[vwDavid]

definitely buy at costco, the return policy is way better than the Apple store even if it is 90 days.

Anyone seen a 32 gig touch at costco (US or Canada) yet?

 

[Eric Lewis]

definitely buy at costco, the return policy is way better than the Apple store even if it is 90 days.

Anyone seen a 32 gig touch at costco (US or Canada) yet?

they were $478
last night when i was there

 

[onionperson654]

Costco is THE place to buy ipods. Most importantly, the have a 90 day return policy for them (they are on the special list, at least in the United States, and 100% sure on this, although one can get away with complaining at Costco and getting their way much of the time), and its usually a couple of dollars cheaper.

At one point my Costco store didn't have 16gb touches, so there may be limited selection, but at this point I'd bet they all have 16gb at least, if not 32gb. 90 days compared to Apple's 30 days plus restocking fee is a great deal, and since there are no questions asked its like you get 3 months to try it out without any risk.

If you're thinking of this, then you're a Costco member, and you know how great they are, this is no exception (I actually waited a couple of weeks to get it there instead of Best Buy).

 

[Rizvi1]

Costco is THE place to buy ipods. Most importantly, the have a 90 day return policy for them (they are on the special list, at least in the United States, and 100% sure on this, although one can get away with complaining at Costco and getting their way much of the time), and its usually a couple of dollars cheaper....

Damn, I've had my iPod Nano since early October so I'm a little over 4 months now. But maybe I'll try to complain and see what they say *crosses fingers

 

[agentkow]

iPod touch 16GB is only $358.99 and the 32GB is $479.99 at Future Shop right now! Way cheaper than Apple for sure, and better availability that Costco it seems.

My 32GB is shipping right now...

 

[ExcelonGT]

Just picked up my 16gb here in the states at Best Buy. It was open box and I got it for $342 vs $399 brand new. There were 6 open boxed 16gb in the store and the manager was nice enough to let me inspect all 6 of them before choosing one. (how nice). The one I got was in mint condition (screen protector still on, accessories not even opened). My guess is that the person probably bought it the day before the 32gb touches were available

 

[trojanvillage]

thanks all,
anyone seen a 32gb at costco in Canada? what about in the US?

 

[touchnewb]

i just got my touch today!!! i paind 300 for mine and it is the 32gb model!!! i love employee discounts!! and i also got a belkin case and some spare earphones! now all i need to find is an easy no fuss way to jailbreak this sucker! any one know how? i got ziphone 2.?? not sure if it will work but would it work for the touch too?

 

[Wiseguy22]

Anyone know Costco's price protection policy?

With the ipod touch price drop rumours should I wait a month or two to buy or will Costco refund the difference if/when the price goes down?

Thanks....

 

[flopticalcube]

Anyone know Costco's price protection policy?

With the ipod touch price drop rumours should I wait a month or two to buy or will Costco refund the difference if/when the price goes down?

Thanks....

Within 30 days they refund the difference. If its outside the 30 days but less than 90 days, just bring the iPod in and try to get the refund. If they won't give it to you, return the iPod for a full refund and buy again at the lower price.

 

[vwDavid]

So far, in Canada I still haven't seen a 32gig iPt at Costco. Just saw it advertised at London drugs for $469!!!

Are 32g touchs now common at US costco's?

 

[kramjam]

I'm in the market to buy an iPod Touch 32GB soon, and was considering it buying it at Costco too, but I was wondering if anyone knew if they offer an extended product replacement plan for outside the 90 day policy?

I've bought all previous iPods at Best Buy and bought their replacement plans and service plans, but I've been having bad experiences with Best Buy lately and pretty much want to avoid them for the rest of my life, so was wondering if Costco had an extended warranty or something similiar..

thanks in advance!

 

[Eric Lewis]

the 32gb touch

is 458.97

at my costco

in london ontario

 

[Eric Lewis]

Anyone know Costco's price protection policy?

With the ipod touch price drop rumours should I wait a month or two to buy or will Costco refund the difference if/when the price goes down?

Thanks....

its like 1 year


i just got back 34 dollars after the shuffle price reduction

and it was about 1 year after i bought it

there is no 90 days or 30 days

there is only a rule on computers thats....6months

you can return an iPod up to 5 years after you bought it and get the price difference for 5 years

 

[vwDavid]

Anyone know the current price at US costco's?

(Bought my first ipt at a US costco but returned it in canada. Paid GST+PST at the boarder and can't get that refunded so I don't want to pay it again!!)

 

[JAT]

its like 1 year


i just got back 34 dollars after the shuffle price reduction

and it was about 1 year after i bought it

there is no 90 days or 30 days

there is only a rule on computers thats....6months

you can return an iPod up to 5 years after you bought it and get the price difference for 5 years

You need to read the new signs. They went in early last year, or was it 2006? 90 return policy on ALL electronics, now. Also clearly reprinted on your receipt if you buy something like an iPod.

One of the nearby Costcos has all 3 Touch sizes as of about 2 weeks ago, maybe the others by now, too. Haven't been in all of them in the last 2 weeks. I saw $490 for the 32GB.

 

[martinmartin]

32GB touch's were available at my local costco yesterday (maryland).

didnt check the price, though.

costco is the *****.

 

[iTeen]

next time i am at costco i think i am going to buy me a brand new ipod touch 16gb....can't wait.

EDIT: anybody know how much they are running in the us for price????