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Walmart Kicks Off Black Friday Sales Early With Discounted iPad Air 2, iPhone 6

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Walmart today announced that it is planning to offer discounts on select Apple products a week ahead of Black Friday, with the deals kicking off on Friday, November 21 at 8:00 a.m. at Walmart stores across the United States.
"The retail environment is incredibly competitive and we know that our customers are looking to us for the lowest prices and great deals all season long," said Duncan Mac Naughton, chief merchandising officer, Walmart U.S. "That's why we've more than doubled the amount of items included in our Pre-Black Friday Event. Combined with our Black Friday weekend, there is absolutely no other place to shop this holiday season."
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Walmart will be selling the new 16GB Wi-Fi only iPad Air 2 for $489, with a $100 Walmart gift card included in the purchase. That essentially drops the price down to $389 for frequent Walmart shoppers and is nearly on par with Best Buy's iPad Air 2 deal, which will see the retailer discounting all of its iPad Air 2 stock by $100.

Walmart will be selling the 16GB iPhone 6 for $179 with a two-year contract, which is $20 off Apple's standard price, but it will also include a $75 Walmart gift card. A similar $75 gift card deal is available for the iPhone 5s, priced at $79 with a two-year contract. iPhone 6 and iPhone 5s purchases made with AT&T Next or Verizon Edge will require $0 down from qualified customers and will include the gift card.

Walmart's deals will be available for as long as "supplies last," but it's likely that hot ticket items like the new iPad Air 2 and the iPhone 6 will go quickly.

Earlier this month, Walmart began matching prices with Amazon.com and other online retailers, and Walmart will be matching prices on select Black Friday deals from other companies as well. Along with its pre-Black Friday sales, Walmart will be offering deals that are limited to November 27 and November 28 (the traditional Black Friday day), including a 16GB Wi-Fi only original iPad mini for $199 plus a $30 gift card and a $100 gift card with the purchase of an original iPad Air.

For a full list of Walmart's Black Friday deals and the deals other retailers have shared thus far, make sure to check out our comprehensive Black Friday Roundup.

Article Link: Walmart Kicks Off Black Friday Sales Early With Discounted iPad Air 2, iPhone 6
 
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Hint: if a sale takes place on a day other than Black Friday, it is not a "Black Friday sale". It's a "sale".

If you want some further way to refer to it, try thinking of other adjectives that actually describe what it is, or when it actually takes place, such as "very early gift-purchasing-season sale", "gratuitous zero-sum retailing stunt", or "sale catering to vile and petty consumers who don't really give a ******* about Jesus, peace, or goodwill to humanity".

Thank you, and have a nice day.
 
so to clarify, you can use the $100 gift card that day? for the target deal, you have to use it on a future purchase correct? and for best buy, is the trade in price gift card or cash? i need to get an air 2 next week. :)
 
No iPhone 6 Plus love :(

Mr Kram said:
so to clarify, you can use the $100 gift card that day? for the target deal, you have to use it on a future purchase correct? and for best buy, is the trade in price gift card or cash? i need to get an air 2 next week. :)
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You should be able to use the gift card on the next transaction even if it's seconds apart.
 
Mr Kram said:
so to clarify, you can use the $100 gift card that day? for the target deal, you have to use it on a future purchase correct? and for best buy, is the trade in price gift card or cash? i need to get an air 2 next week. :)
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Its never cash.
 
iTunes Card or Codes Discounts

Are there going to be any "deals" for iTunes gift cards? Last year I picked up a number for gifts at 20% off from Best Buy.

Is/will there be anything better?
 
I'd like to get a 64G WiFi iPad Air 2 for my wife as a Christmas gift, but I tell if the $100 gift card will be offered with that, or if it will be available online.

I won't be able to stand in line this Friday to get one, so I guess I will have to pass.
 
Mr Kram said:
so to clarify, you can use the $100 gift card that day? for the target deal, you have to use it on a future purchase correct? and for best buy, is the trade in price gift card or cash? i need to get an air 2 next week. :)
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This probably isn't practical for gift cards with high value, but let's say you get a $10 gift card. Just pay for some stuff separately and use it on the second transaction.
 
How about if I only want the phone and not the contract or service. I'd like to get an iPhone 6, but I use T-Mobile. Will they let me pay full price (minus the discount + $100 GC)
 
2 questions:
1) Can the $100 gift card be used at Sam's Clubs too, or only at Walmart?
2) Does Walmart have a trade-in program like Bestbuy? I have an iPad 2 that I want to trade in to help fund a new iPad.
 
dannyyankou said:
This probably isn't practical for gift cards with high value, but let's say you get a $10 gift card. Just pay for some stuff separately and use it on the second transaction.
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the problem with gift cards is that i spend them on stuff that i usually don't need. i just figure that i have a gift card, so what the hell? in that sense it's not practical for me to have them lying around for future purposes. i would rather just use the git card on the spot. this is how target gets their money back on the deal.
 
Can I pay with ApplePay? While i'm there, should I provide my SSN and driver's license to them? I'm sure they'll keep it safe.
 
JPIS said:
Are there going to be any "deals" for iTunes gift cards? Last year I picked up a number for gifts at 20% off from Best Buy.

Is/will there be anything better?
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Check the Black Friday roundup. There are already some iTunes gift card discounts listed -- there are quite a few discounts available.
 
Several years ago when the iPad first came out, it was offered on sale (at a discount) at Target stores. Never could find one available, however. Bet it'll be the same at Walmart (the hook).
 
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