Apple sells this for $179 on Apple.com, but here Apple sells it for $159?? Why do they do that? I was about to buy one on Apple for a gift and its $50 less, because of the extra $20 and tax. What gives? Apple sells this for $179 on Apple.com, but here Apple sells it for $159?? Why do they do that? I was about to buy one on Apple for a gift and its $50 less, because of the extra $20 and tax. What... » Read More Apple sells this for $179 on Apple.com, but here Apple sells it for $159?? Why do they do that? I was about to buy one on Apple for a gift and its $50 less, because of the extra $20 and tax. What gives? « Show Less
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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.
102088
I don't know why they do that, but i am pretty sure that this happens with most products. Products are always cheaper on amazon!
1535832
It's a mystery why Apple couldn't answer that for you as Apple tells all retailers what to charge for all their stuff. They can't decide to take a slimmer margin and drop the price, nor can they raise the price and make a bit more. Apple gives a few pennies leeway for discount stores like WalMart and Sam's Club, but they do give themselves an advantage. The difference isn't a couple of hundred, though. More like $50. Best Buy stores have iPads at the same pricepoint as Apple Stores, as does BestBuy.com.Apple also doesn't discount older products when new products come out, which is why last year's Macbook usually costs more and has fewer features and less power than this year's. It's a mystery why Apple couldn't answer that for you as Apple tells all retailers what to charge for all their stuff. They can't decide to take a slimmer margin and drop the price, nor can they raise the price and make a bit more. Apple gives a few pennies leeway for discount stores like WalMart and Sam's Club, but they do give themselves an advantage. The difference isn't a couple of hundred, though. More like $50. Best Buy stores have iPads at the same pricepoint as Apple Stores, as does BestBuy.com.Apple also doesn't discount older products when new products come out, which... » Read More It's a mystery why Apple couldn't answer that for you as Apple tells all retailers what to charge for all their stuff. They can't decide to take a slimmer margin and drop the price, nor can they raise the price and make a bit more. Apple gives a few pennies leeway for discount stores like WalMart and Sam's Club, but they do give themselves an advantage. The difference isn't a couple of hundred, though. More like $50. Best Buy stores have iPads at the same pricepoint as Apple Stores, as does BestBuy.com.Apple also doesn't discount older products when new products come out, which is why last year's Macbook usually costs more and has fewer features and less power than this year's. « Show Less
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you can buy the ipad at a lot of stores for 499 and with sales tax its still about 20 dollars cheaper.walmart,target,meijer and the apple store are all 499.thats where im going to buy it.i thought amazon was supposed to be cheaper than the retail stores.thats why i bought the prime membership.they could be selling a lot of these if they would just come down to 499
1380046
It appears to be the same. This isn't shipped directly from Amazon, though, so it's up to the third party seller to decide on their shipping costs. Don't forget to add sales tax. Apple seems to be the better deal right now.
29494
Like you, I ordered over a month ago, and I got the same email for a December ship date. I went to the Apple store today to pick one up - no problems. However, I got home and received an email from Amazon saying they've shipped the order! What's up with that? Oh well...it'll make a good gift.
1348521
You (and I) might consider buying the laptop from Apple who has it in stock and buying the warranty and other accessories here. I don't know why amazon lists this if they never have it in stock and there isn't a reliable ship date estimate.
2125270
I have been watching this product everyday for weeks now. I have seen the price all over the place. I did see it one day for $99.00. I should have ordered it then! Right now, the price is at $159.00. I have seen it up over $400.00. I just dont understand why the price fluctuates so much day to day. I still think $159.00 is high. I really wouldnt pay over $159.00... is there another special present your daughter might like? I told my daughter that I will watch the price and maybe order it after Christmas. I told her that "I" wanted to get it for her (instead of Santa). Good luck. I hope it works out for you
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There is a site called Appleinsider.com that compares all the online sources, including the apple site itself, and prices for apple products. It is quite amazing the difference in prices, and they also tell you if the shipping is free and if taxes apply. Some of the sources even spread your payments out over a year. Good site for keeping up to date with all apple products.
1865439
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.
459713
Don't be stupid people, Amazon third party people sell it overpriced, there are other places that sell it for 69.99 or less, I can't say because then the resellers will buy it, but LOOK CAREFULLY.
982114
I gave up on Amazon. Canceled my order (Preordered Feb 17th). I stopped by the local Apple store and picked one up that they had in stock. It sucks that i had to pay tax, but at least now i have it. I'm guessing Apple is to blame on this mess. It's seems that they're only selling them directly, and denying them to other stores like Amazon. :-/
764035
After posting my earlier question I called the Apple Store and was told that they could ship a fully loaded iPod Touch (with the new applications) today. The price would still be $299.At their website they are showing the new apps to be email, notes, maps, weather, etc.I have emailed Amazon to ask if they have the same offer.
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In california the tax hike on a $2,000 machine would put Amazon at an advantage. It would be almost a $200 savings no matter what the price matching does. By the way, if your Mac goes bad at any time during the duration of its warrantee Apple will take care of it directly, especially if there's AppleCare involved. You wouldn't have to deal with Amazon at all unless it you were just returning it because you didn't want it.
2106834
Really good question and I have no idea. Further, the price has jumped ~100% since my purchase in late 2013. Something funny going on, for sure! Excellent question and insight!
1285122
If your getting an apple imac go to apple, you may even get a student discount which saved me $50 on it. But the great thing is I bought it on 2 weeks before the new one come out on May 3rd. Apple exchanged it for the exact same price evne thought I was outside the returns period by a few days. Best part of buying it from Apple they walk you thru the complete set up
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.
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.