There's a big difference between presenting them as opinions (e.g., "The two $100 off sales were timed right before Christmas and Valentine's Day, presumably as loss leader items for these retailers.") vs. facts (e.g., Apple is giving incentives to discount the watch). Perhaps you ought to be more careful with your words and people will be less likely to call you out.
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So where are the $100 off sales?
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There's a big difference between presenting them as opinions (e.g., "The two $100 off sales were timed right before Christmas and Valentine's Day, presumably as loss leader items for these retailers.") vs. facts (e.g., Apple is giving incentives to discount the watch). Perhaps you ought to be more careful with your words and people will be less likely to call you out.
You should be more careful too as you are misleading people. You do not know and yet you want to continue to argue.
Enjoy as I am done here.
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And yet you're not misleading people by proclaiming that Apple is giving incentive to discount the watch without backing up this "fact"?
You're right that I do not know, which is why I qualified my statement with "presumably" (used when something isn't known for certain).
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Yeah. I'm talking UK prices.
You need to be careful with these 2 year contracts though. They're a right minefield and also a bit of a con!
In the UK, they'll give you a "free" iPhone (yeah right!), but want £35 a month in return. For 2 years!
It is an extremely expensive way to buy.
Yes, but at the time people had no choice but to sign a two-year contract with at&t if they wanted services with the iPhone, while still having to buy the iPhone outright. It wasn't until later that T-Mobile started supporting the iPhone (first unofficially then officially) then other carriers followed. A lot has changed since 2007.
B&H is offering $100 off and a $50 gift card.
http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/06/save-apple-watch-free-gift-card/
http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/06/save-apple-watch-free-gift-card/
You are so mean ☺️So much for discounts only on Christmas and Valentines day
Other than a volume discount, I'd agree. It seems unlikely.
Apple is now permitting its official resellers to discount (or is at least tolerating the practice). These are substantial discounts on products less than a year old. The iPad Pro was just 3 months old when Staples offered $150 off, followed by Best Buy with $75 off).
That's entirely new behavior for Apple. Pricing used to be tightly controlled.
So much for discounts only on Christmas and Valentines day
Looks like the poster's prediction in post #6 proved to be correct in that they'd have another sale before the rumored new models with updated bands are announced (in order to attract those on the fence who might be waiting until after Apple's event), and also predicts another sale before Mother's Day. If the AW were selling poorly, the price cut would have been permanent and Apple would be cutting prices too (not just official retailers).
Pffft - I'm just kidding. I do not expect a new AW2 in a few weeks but I expect something more than just bands. So it seems obvious to have sales again.I am sorry
True. I almost ordered some car stereo gear from them (and/or J&R) years ago, too.
Ok, don't miss this sale: it's $100 off, and $75 gift card, and a free band.
http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/06/save-apple-watch-free-gift-card/
http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/06/save-apple-watch-free-gift-card/
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Please keep the discussion on topic, this is a thread for posting and discussing any current offers available for the Apple Watch.
Please keep the discussion on topic, this is a thread for posting and discussing any current offers available for the Apple Watch.
These are always going on sale. Not hard to find one for $100 off usually. I would just wait and see what's upcoming as I currently don't know any current deals.
I bought mine (it's en route) from B&H Photo. They had a sell recently but it ended on 3/12 at midnight (and it was slightly frustrating that the whole site was down for shopping for over a day ending about 7 pm 3/12 -- so I only had a few hours to order whilst sale was still going on. That sale was $50 off + $50 gift card.
I saw some watches on Amazon which are listed as "used" but are in the original, unopened box. You can see the seller rating to see if they are reputable.
Examples: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00WP9NFUG/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
They also have refurbished for $249 (at least for that particular watch).
I saw some watches on Amazon which are listed as "used" but are in the original, unopened box. You can see the seller rating to see if they are reputable.
Examples: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00WP9NFUG/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
They also have refurbished for $249 (at least for that particular watch).
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Just keep you eye out as more sales will be coming.
This forum is a good place to watch as very little goes unnoticed here.
This forum is a good place to watch as very little goes unnoticed here.
Best Buy just started the $100 off sales again. Also, a certified refurbished SS WSB is $175 off. $195 off for refurbished Milanese loop.
I still can't decide between Space Black and silver Stainless Steel.
I still can't decide between Space Black and silver Stainless Steel.
Bought a space black on here and it should arrive tomorrow. Got a great deal, great seller and now to see what bands come out tomorrow to add to it. love the sleek,stealth look of the black but bands are tough to match and some look better than others.