Price drop? Should I return my new iPad?

[jayeskreezy]

I bought it on Sunday. I think by Wed the 2nd I will have barely 10 days out of the 14 allowed. As soon as I would see a price drop I would return it, but the problem is that I fear that Best buy will refuse to return to me the full amount paid because of the price drop.

The ipad is a 16 GB Wifi and was $475 open item, possibly a display model, now that you guys mention it. with taxes came about $520.

I rather wait until the 2nd, however, if Best Buy does drop the price and refuses to give back all my money, I will be pretty upset.

What do you all think?

I think you got played. I don't buy ANYTHING from Worst Buy. They are guaranteed to give you the best marked up price. Just buy a refurb from Apple or wait.

 

[ZipZap]

refurbs only have a 90 day warranty. Your open box comes with 1 year warranty.

I dont know why you think there will be a price drop on the new ones, unless you think ipad 1's will drop ahead of the ipad 2....

 

[EddyP]

refurbs only have a 90 day warranty. Your open box comes with 1 year warranty.

I dont know why you think there will be a price drop on the new ones, unless you think ipad 1's will drop ahead of the ipad 2....

Apple is giving a full one year warranty with their refurb iPads now.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad

I don't know if this is a change or not. But the fact is they are now giving a full one year warranty.

 

[poloponies]

Apple is giving a full one year warranty with their refurb iPads now.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad

I don't know if this is a change or not. But the fact is they are now giving a full one year warranty.

Apple has always treated their returns as new purchases with full warranty. Reseller returns are subject to different terms, but purchases through Apple are fully warrantied.

 

[deeddawg]

Apple is giving a full one year warranty with their refurb iPads now.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad

I don't know if this is a change or not. But the fact is they are now giving a full one year warranty.

Its been that way as long as I've been aware; full one year warranty beginning when you purchase it. You also can add applecare as you would with any in-warranty Apple device.

I don't have a link handy, but I've read here and on Apple support forums that refurbs are given a battery and new outershell.

The statement about refurbs having a 90 day warranty is utterly incorrect for refurbished ipads purchased through the US Apple.com site.

 

[poloponies]

Its been that way as long as I've been aware; full one year warranty beginning when you purchase it. You also can add applecare as you would with any in-warranty Apple device.

I don't have a link handy, but I've read here and on Apple support forums that refurbs are given a battery and new outershell.

The statement about refurbs having a 90 day warranty is utterly incorrect for refurbished ipads purchased through the US Apple.com site.

From the Apple Refurb iPad page:

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad

"Apple Certified Refurbished

Fast, free shipping on all refurbished products.

We test and certify all Apple refurbished products and include a 1-year warranty.
All refurbished iPad models also include a brand new battery and outer shell.
Limited supplies, but updated frequently. Availability is guaranteed upon receipt of full payment."

 

[gusanitoverde]

That is sweet...

As soon as we know what the announcements are, even if there is no immediate price drop, I will target the refurb section.

See guys? i live in a town where there is no apple store but 2 hrs away from here in the main city.

Unfortunately, Best Buy is the ONLY electronics store here.

Waiting... for Wednesday. I miss my iPad.

 

[gusanitoverde]

I am so glad i waited!!!!!!!

I AM GETTING THE IPAD 2!!!!!

Now the problem is to beat the crowd on Friday 11th. We only have Best Buy, Target and Walmart in this town.

I wonder...

Probably I will get my iPad later than Friday... Long wait for me but it will be worth it.

Thanks for your advice guys!