I just received this email from Best Buy. They're trying to stay ahead of the announcement of the 5S and presumed 5C on Tuesday. Smart move.
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My goodness 
I can't believe they are offering the same deal they have offered 3 or 4 times this year already
I can't believe they are offering the same deal they have offered 3 or 4 times this year already
They also had an ad I saw that said you could get up to 50% off a new iPhone with a trade in. Really trying to push out stock. I work for best buy mobile and with this pending announcement its amazing how many people still want to buy a 4 or 4s and think it will run just fine two three years down the road and don't care that they are locked into a two year contract. And funny thing is for the same price or maybe cheaper then they are paying now in a month or less they could have a better phone. Its so frustrating to deal with customers sometimes. Had a customer with an iPhone 4 who wanted to use her upgrade for another iPhone 4 and her only reason was it was free. Fail fail fail lol.
Or maybe I am just cynical lol.
Or maybe I am just cynical lol.
No. You're right. And this is what corporate is banking on. Most consumers aren't savvy to latest trends and rumors. If everyone was, they wouldn't send out emails like the above.
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My goodness
I can't believe they are offering the same deal they have offered 3 or 4 times this year already
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Retailers throughout the world do this for every product about to be "old". Why is this surprising?
I don't believe anything in my OP said it was surprising or I was surprised. If anything, others might find it useful if they want to get an iPhone 5.
ANYWAY, it is a smart move like the other guy said to move product ahead of another major launch from a tech giant. I'm sure Best Buy's sales of iPhone 4S and 5's will be huge over the next few days.
And that's why I am trying to let all my customers know. Because at the end of the day I may work for Best Buy doesn't mean I all ways have to agree with them. But even still after telling them they still insist on an iPhone 4/4s. What gets me more is the fact that they think in two three years down the road the all ready two year old phone will run like the new phone. I don't care if a customer is tech savy or not but why ask my opinion then do the complete opposite. And I get the same old well I would never use apps or the internet all I want is texting and calling. Then why get a smart phone. Drives me crazy. Or the people who get made that the carries will require them to have a data plan. I say again fail fail fail.
Why would you not expect a 4S to be functional two years from now? Im sure it will work just fine for some people's needs. People buy it because its cheap or free with the 2-year. And some people really don't have $200 to spend on a phone upgrade, or it isn't a $200 priority for them.
I know what you mean. I am more getting at the people who will want it to run just as fast and efficient as the newer models. I had a 4 before my 5 and iOS 6 was not the greatest experience but I was ok with that knowing that in a month I was going to get an iPhone 5.
If the old one is having issues but the power the 4 gives you is still enough that isn't a bad idea. It's not like most US carriers give you a cheaper price on service if you don't use your upgrade.