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The merged "I returned/sold my Apple Watch because..." thread
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You have a very valid point. I was at the T-Mobile store this weekend picking up a 6S Plus and managed to grab another watch, this one I won't be returning as I've realized that the watch is meant to compliment the phone as oppose to replace the phone.
And that's pretty much what I mean when I say it first and foremost had to be great watch to me, to even start being a good companion. And it really is. I have the Space Black SS version with a very nice 3rd party link bracelet, and it just looks awesome. The customisation is top notch as well - and even if it didn't do more than that + notifications, it would be cool...
Oh yeah definitely cheaper on eBay. I just upgraded to a SS model and will be putting up my Space Grey Sport on eBay shortly. After watching prices for similar extremely good condition watches I believe I can get at least $325 for it.
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Your math is based upon made up prices from Apple. So the losses you discuss are nonsense. Apple priced this toy too high. Some bit and most regretted and returned.
Apple will lower prices with the release of v2 or when it's clear sales are not meeting expectations. As with all Apple products there is a lot of room between cost and MSRP
Based upon what. What is the cost to make the watch. The accessories are likely pure profit.
So you are claiming that "most" of the millions and millions of people who bought Apple Watches have returned them? If you are basing this on what you are seeing in this thread, which is titled "I returned/sold my Apple Watch because..."I can see where you might believe that. Maybe you should expand your sample size.
Sale on pre-owned apple watches for those of us who are ok with paying less for a slightly used product.
http://9to5toys.com/2015/11/06/pre-owned-apple-watch/
- Apple Watch Sport 38mm Silver Aluminum Case w/ Orange Band (Pre-Owned): from $261 (Orig. $349)
http://9to5toys.com/2015/11/06/pre-owned-apple-watch/
I am sending mine back also - I got a SS Link and I couldn't see that it was worth the money, to me personally.
I know its an addition to the watch, but I can easily live without it. Its the first Apple product I have ever returned.
I'll probably come back for Generation 2......
I know its an addition to the watch, but I can easily live without it. Its the first Apple product I have ever returned.
I'll probably come back for Generation 2......
After returning my Space Gray Sport, I'm gonna try a used SBSS since they are only $400 on Cowboom.
Can you please post some pics and tell us how your new watch is? I've been looking at Cowboom and want some feedback before I buy from them. Thanks
I'm planning on returning mine tomorrow. I've only had it for nine days so I can still return it with the first 14 days of ownership, right?
I purchased a 42mm Gold Sport w/Midnight Blue and I think it looks wonderful. However, I'm finding it very hard to get used to wearing a watch again for the first time in more than seven years.
I love the exercise notifications I get. Reminders to stand up and it's encouraged me to go for a long (45m/1h) daily walk everyday since I've got it.
Apart from these things I just can't see the value in keeping this current Apple Watch for myself. I don't get pressing enough emails which I need to be notified about. I don't want to put up with apps which lag and i'm really surprised that developers haven't got native apps quite right yet.....but give them time.
It's difficult to know what to think about this Apple Watch. If Apple refused to take it back I'm sure i'd get more use out of it. But my plan is to use the refunded money to put it towards a 6S Plus iPhone which I think would be more useful to me over the next 12 months. I really want the Apple Watch to work but this is such an obvious first edition with both software and hardware limitations that i'm really okay with waiting for a more developed and sophisticated iteration to come from Apple. I salute those of you using the Apple Watch though, it's just not essential to me right now.
Can anyone recommend an app for the iPhone like the Apple Watch's Activity App. Is there such an app for the iPhone which has reminders for activity and measures your exercise on a daily basis? Please help.
I purchased a 42mm Gold Sport w/Midnight Blue and I think it looks wonderful. However, I'm finding it very hard to get used to wearing a watch again for the first time in more than seven years.
I love the exercise notifications I get. Reminders to stand up and it's encouraged me to go for a long (45m/1h) daily walk everyday since I've got it.
Apart from these things I just can't see the value in keeping this current Apple Watch for myself. I don't get pressing enough emails which I need to be notified about. I don't want to put up with apps which lag and i'm really surprised that developers haven't got native apps quite right yet.....but give them time.
It's difficult to know what to think about this Apple Watch. If Apple refused to take it back I'm sure i'd get more use out of it. But my plan is to use the refunded money to put it towards a 6S Plus iPhone which I think would be more useful to me over the next 12 months. I really want the Apple Watch to work but this is such an obvious first edition with both software and hardware limitations that i'm really okay with waiting for a more developed and sophisticated iteration to come from Apple. I salute those of you using the Apple Watch though, it's just not essential to me right now.
Can anyone recommend an app for the iPhone like the Apple Watch's Activity App. Is there such an app for the iPhone which has reminders for activity and measures your exercise on a daily basis? Please help.
If you bought it from the Apple Store you might fall under the holiday return period which started Nov 1st. All purchases from then on will be returnable until Jan 6th.
I received the SBSS from Cowboom and it arrived in almost new condition. The only real wear was on the sport strap and the box. The watch itself looked as if it was brand new. An added bonus was that the watch still has Apple Care on it, so it's covered until 2017. My recommendation is if you order a "fair" condition watch like I did, pick one that has a description that DOES NOT say it has scratches or a scratched screen.
Wish they took a BB gift card odd seeing as it's same company sort of.. Went and picked a brand new SBSS for $459 after tax just now. 549.99 - 5% coupon - $100gc + tax brings to $459 then factor in the 22% CB from apple pay and discover takes it down to $355ish.. So almost same price as cowboom list for a open box hmmm
I've had the Space Black for a couple of months and not a single dent or scratch on it, and I have been wearing it every single day.. Pretty impressed with it.
I returned my SGS for the same reason. I didn't feel like the quality was there to justify the $400 dollar price tag. I banged my watch on a table at a restaurant and I had a scuff on the screen. I may pick up an Apple Watch on Black Friday. I really liked the functionality I was mainly concerned with the quality. I have read some threads where Apple has not wanted to honor the Apple Care warranty for cosmetic issues which concerns me as well.
