Apple sells this for $179 on Apple.com, but here Apple sells it for $159?? Why do they do that?
94070
I think the reason that Amazon is selling the 5th Generation iPod Nanos for $20 less than list is that there are newer (6th Generation) ones. (Note product titles which clearly indicate product generation.) On Apple's site, the only new iPod Nanos for sale are the 6th Generation ones. Any 5th Generation Nanos that you see there are refurbished ones.
745067
Asking at the wrong place, try asking Apple directly or where ever you intend to purchase.
990304
Thanks so much for the tip! I also answered my own question by searching Amazon, and found that Amazon sells Applecare as well, at a much lower price than buying direct from Apple.
1543473
Yeah, now the price is just insane. Even the Olympus site, which clearly shows both the white and black model by the product description only shows "black" under the color option drop down. This is just like the iPhone 4 fiasco, I don't get it.
647649
Probably because they purchased it for under $100. If you notice amazon prices fluctuate daily. For example today (01/06/2014) the price is 97.82+ shipping.
1404234
I bought it early in November for $1,012. I had been watching the price for a month and it suddenly dropped. Plus, no sales tax and free two day delivery (with the Prime membership). I saved about $300 instead of buying it at the local Apple Store.
1515356
wtf is right. why is this going for almost 3x it's regular price? surely there is a new and improved version out there (which normally makes the price of the older model go DOWN). does anyone know?
789201
It's still 899.99 at BestBuy on 1/26/13. I usually buy everything from Amazon, but not this time. BestBuy got my business today for a Macbook Air 11.6/128GB.
1343304
also, your observation is mistaken - This is not 2x the price of Apple's product, it is rather apple's product that is 2x the cost of this.
195057
It's because Apple rarely offers discounts. Think about it...Apple's Itunes charges "hit songs" for $1.29 instead of $.99 or $1.00 like Amazon and almost any other online store. Also, the only time Apple has a sale from my knowledge is black friday. And for how much? Like 10% ($1,199 macbook pro is discounted by $110 cheaper on black friday). The only other time Apple gives something back to their customers is their offers when you buy things like a computer (ex: we will throw in a free ipod touch or give you $50 off if you're a student)...big deal when you are paying that kind of money. Apple products are almost always cheaper online through other sites. Don't get me wrong, I love Apple's products but I don't love how they manage their sales. I realize you can debate about you are paying for what you get, but I disagree how apple never offers discounts when other company's do.
701525
Thanks Bobster- I was also wondering where the link to the rebate had disappeared to. Why is the price of this item so labile? Yesterday, when I ordered it, it was $299 and today it's $364!
975820
In the e-mail the prices were $229.99 and $299.99 ... perhaps you thought they were the same? I tried adding the $299.99 version to my shopping cart, and it came up $299.99. Might have been a temporary glitch, or else they fixed it after seeing your post. Looks like a handy gadget to have!
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With the same spec on Apple store for the model ME089LL/A, it is $2949.00 (3.4GHz, 32GB, 3TB Fusion). Don't how this listing comes up with that high price, may be it is late 2012 model, the price comes from that time frame.
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List Price: $99.95Price: $79.95With Coupon: $69.95 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping.You Save: $30.00 (30%)Promotion? Marketing? Apple pays the difference? who knows
114212
Thank you for the update. Major bummer - Apple seems to be screwing Amazon and the other retailers by holding out inventory of the new iMacs from them. I don't want to wait another month + either, so I'll probably get one from the Apple store too, and suffer the $150 tax hit. Booooo to Apple on this one.
303389
I noticed that. I think the normal price for this machine is $299 and amazon has it listed wrong. I bought it elsewhere on sale for $199 and the original price listed for it from that place was $299. Amazon has some great prices on machines but I don't think this is one of them.
187919
Ordered mine on May 23rd, I have a shipping date of July 21st. Oy vey. I am tempted to cancel the order altogether, forget about the rebate and suck up the sales tax at the Apple Store...Please anyone who receives theirs, please post here so we have a little more visibility on our orders (as opposed to: "will ship some time in the next two months"!)