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Amazon collects sales tax for items shipped to Kansas, Kentucky, New York, North Dakota, Washington.
 
I think I caught a break here. I ordered on Crutchfield and used a refer-a-friend referal code p6vpi-1szsk-bjxki. It didn't seem to work at first but after I placed the order I got a confirmation e-mail with the following amount:
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So
- No Tax
- No Shipping
- $20 off retail price

Pretty great!

To get the discount: you don't need an account. Just put the iPod in your cart and proceed to check-out. Then at the 'Shipping&Payment' screen below on the page you will see a line referring to the Refer-a-friend promotion, just enter "p6vpi-1szsk-bjxki"
 
Right now MacMall is the cheapest I got my 32gb for 181
they have it for 188 + I used ebates
The bad part is that there still on backorder
 
Right now MacMall is the cheapest I got my 32gb for 181
they have it for 188 + I used ebates
The bad part is that there still on backorder

You probably mean 288 right? I got it for 279 without having to do rebate stuff.

Both good prices though. Only Macmall you have to pay tax, Crutchfield you don't.
 
At what stage do you enter the Refer a friend code ?
I tried till payment selection...but couldnt find any..

I think I caught a break here. I ordered on Crutchfield and used a refer-a-friend referal code p6vpi-1szsk-bjxki. It didn't seem to work at first but after I placed the order I got a confirmation e-mail with the following amount:
aemz54.png


So
- No Tax
- No Shipping
- $20 off retail price

Pretty great!

To get the discount: you don't need an account. Just put the iPod in your cart and proceed to check-out. Then at the 'Shipping&Payment' screen below on the page you will see a line referring to the Refer-a-friend promotion, just enter "p6vpi-1szsk-bjxki"
 
I think I caught a break here. I ordered on Crutchfield and used a refer-a-friend referal code p6vpi-1szsk-bjxki. It didn't seem to work at first but after I placed the order I got a confirmation e-mail with the following amount:
aemz54.png


So
- No Tax
- No Shipping
- $20 off retail price

Pretty great!

To get the discount: you don't need an account. Just put the iPod in your cart and proceed to check-out. Then at the 'Shipping&Payment' screen below on the page you will see a line referring to the Refer-a-friend promotion, just enter "p6vpi-1szsk-bjxki"

It is my understanding that the refer a friend discount goes to the person who recommended you, not the "new" customer (friend). I see countless posts on many message boards where people are posting their codes BAITING others to use the code to get a discount, when INSTEAD the poster is getting their discount!

From Crutchfield For every new friend you refer to Crutchfield, you will receive a merchandise credit in the sum of $20.
 
I figured the refferal link.. and as said by the person above me (KIBU) it worked. I got the email from Crutchfield and my total amount is $279 .. Though I understand ,that the referred person would also earn $20.. which is fine for me as long as I pay 20 less than the original amount.


Thanks Kibu..

It is my understanding that the refer a friend discount goes to the person who recommended you, not the "new" customer (friend). I see countless posts on many message boards where people are posting their codes BAITING others to use the code to get a discount, when INSTEAD the poster is getting their discount!

From Crutchfield For every new friend you refer to Crutchfield, you will receive a merchandise credit in the sum of $20.
 
It is my understanding that the refer a friend discount goes to the person who recommended you, not the "new" customer (friend). I see countless posts on many message boards where people are posting their codes BAITING others to use the code to get a discount, when INSTEAD the poster is getting their discount!

From Crutchfield For every new friend you refer to Crutchfield, you will receive a merchandise credit in the sum of $20.

This is not true. How else could I have paid just $279 and not $299? Unlike most sites, at Crutchfield the friend gets a discount and you get $20 credit (on >$200 order) for referring. Oh yeah, and I think NY residents like me are exempted, so I won't get anything.

A screenshot stating this from my member page at Crutchfield:
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At what stage do you enter the Refer a friend code ?
I tried till payment selection...but couldnt find any..

Remember you need to have an order of at least $200, then it appears like in this screenshot: (below)
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I just called about the availability. They're waiting for a response from Apple about when these get in.
 
For those in the US willing to wait until Black Friday, some stores will probably be giving away gift cards ($30-$50 last year) with the purchase of a touch (8GB & 32GB models last year).
 
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