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T.J. Maxx Offering 16 GB Wi-Fi iPads for $399?

Just came back from my local TJ Maxx... first time I've ever been there. Probably the most ghetto store I've ever been to. Needless to say, they didn't have any iPads. They probably would have laughed me out of there if I asked.
 
NOT In the Cumming GA TJM (Yet)

Lady was nice and said "No, we don't have them. You're the 10th person today who's called about them though."

I'm guessing they'll go quick. Just shows the demand for the $400 iPad, even if refubed. I'd buy one for my wife in a heartbeat.
 
Good deal but I'll pass...

When the iPhone came out, boy did I want one. I waited and waited and finally got a 3GS. Now I see all those 2G and 3G owners who can't run (fully) iOS4.0. I also see the giant strides made in the hardware between the generations.

I see the same thing happening with the iPad. The next version will have at least a front mounted camera for FaceTime, probably more storage, a faster processor able to run iOS6.0+ and about 10 other things that will leave 1st gen owners crying foul all for the same price (or less) as the current crop of iPads.

Thanks again TJM, but I'll wait...
 
This in fact true... My brother is an assist store manager for TJ max in NY and he told me about it yesterday ..... they are selling them on black friday and yes it will be at 399... They have 15 in stock !
 
jav6454 said:
Why sell at a loss?
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IF that is what they are doing, then it's called a "loss leader". You sell a popular item at a loss to drive people into your store, hoping (and the numbers usually show this is what actually happens) that the loss item isn't the only thing you buy, and you also buy other items that they DO make a profit on.
 
I would not be surprised if this ends up being part of a closeout of low-end iPads from Apple. With iOS 4.2 coming to the iPad, a new iPad with a camera and FaceTime cannot be far away.

If nothing else, Apple is going to want to get rid of stock that still has iOS 3 installed.
 
May be Apple is selling T J Maxx special Half-Tasking version of the iPad with 64Mb RAM and resistive touch screen :p
 
How long you think the wait will be?

How much is your time and comfort worth?

I'd rather just find a side job to do for $100 bucks instead of waiting in the cold for several hours for the CHANCE to save $100....

At a certain point there is a threshold where you spending your time waiting is a net negative....many peoples time is worth MUCH more than you could save in these deals.

On the flipside, If I was homeless this would maybe be a way to make some quick cash holding a place in line.
 
Called a Tucson, Arizona store and they said no Arizona stores would be receiving.

Another interesting tidbit, a Scottsdale store said that "TJ Maxx does not have Black Friday deals."
 
just called my local TJ Maxx

"we have not received any yet... not sure if we are going to get any but we have not received any yet."

I said "thank you sir" and he hung up on me. :cool:
 
Just called my local store here in Alabama and they didn't have any and didn't know anything about it. The lady on the phone got really excited about it though when I told her about the reports. I figure that the store employees will grab them if they get them in. Is it confirmed for only Black Friday?
 
DTphonehome said:
Just came back from my local TJ Maxx... first time I've ever been there. Probably the most ghetto store I've ever been to. Needless to say, they didn't have any iPads. They probably would have laughed me out of there if I asked.
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They are hidden in the back...you should have asked the manager. You wasted your time going in there, you could have at least asked to see if they are going to sell the Ipad for black friday...
 
chris975d said:
Typically, manufacturers tell a retailer what their "MAP" (minimum advertised price) can be (I know this because it's also done in my line of work, golf course management). This is the lowest price that a retailer is allowed to advertise a product at, and still be able to purchase it straight from the manufacturer. The manufacturer typically has a retailer sign a contract/agreement stating that they will abide by the MAP, or have their purchasing account pulled. That is why you see the iPad's pricing being virtually the same (they allow for a few dollars difference, plus or minus) everywhere. If you violate that as a retailer, you can no longer purchase straight from the manufacturer (in this case, Apple). That is why probably why engadget is saying they don't know how they are able to sell it at such a low price. It's probably not straight from Apple, and may be through a refurbishing company instead. Manufacturers (like Apple) do this so that they control the pricing of their products, and claim it's to make things fair for all retailers, as retailers can't entice customers to buy the product by cutting the profit margin extremely low and try to make it up with volume.
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This is legal? Doesn't this squash any form of competition? It seems like Apple (and companies I won't mention here) have a vice-like grip on pricing and retailers are bullied into selling at those prices. I don't see this with LCD TV's for example...... Don't want to start an argument about this, it's same here and with other more esoteric goods. No competition, all those retailers just decided to sell at the same price, pure coincidence of course.
 
Michael73 said:
When the iPhone came out, boy did I want one. I waited and waited and finally got a 3GS. Now I see all those 2G and 3G owners who can't run (fully) iOS4.0. I also see the giant strides made in the hardware between the generations.

I see the same thing happening with the iPad. The next version will have at least a front mounted camera for FaceTime, probably more storage, a faster processor able to run iOS6.0+ and about 10 other things that will leave 1st gen owners crying foul all for the same price (or less) as the current crop of iPads.

Thanks again TJM, but I'll wait...
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$399 bro...and the Ipad is using current stuff...except for the RAM vs the Iphone 4...the Itouch is basically just like the Ipad...but overall the Ipad is faster than the Iphone 4 and the new Itouch....

This is the way to buy the current Ipad...do not get the highend models...go $399 and don't look back...sell it when the Ipad 2 comes out...you will get at least $300 for a 16 GB ipad in 6 to 8 months...

Ebay is your friend....
 
tripjammer said:
They are hidden in the back...you should have asked the manager. You wasted your time going in there, you could have at least asked to see if they are going to sell the Ipad for black friday...
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Based on the type of people I saw in that store, it's the absolute LAST place I would want to be on Black Friday. I'm not too far from this store.
 
GEEZ.....Can you keep something quiet for a change so some people can get one on the sneak before the HUGE TJ Maxx rush. Geez already.

Really...front page.....let some loyal macrumors people get to a store first. Hahaha
 
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