** Why Does Apple even have these Cheap Black Friday sale events?

[anon(279851)]

I never understood why they even have these discounts (i.e. $41 off an iPad with Retina)? It seems so minor and not even worth it to advertise. Seems like other competitors do a lot better in trying to provide a better savings for their customers. What are your thoughts?

 

[iEd]

Is that from Target or Walmart or another retailer?


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[kch50428]

Because they can... they don't have to...

 

[anon(279851)]

Because they can... they don't have to...

As well as they shouldn't! That's just ridiculous.

 

[dalaen]

We don't have Black Friday here in France.

But last year, there was a similar event from a private reseller, which allowed me to get 10% off any Apple product, except iPhones.
I don't know about official Apple Store though, none is to be seen near where I am.

 

[JakePleasants]

As well as they shouldn't! That's just ridiculous.

Are you really complaining about a break in price? Seriously?

 

[anon(279851)]

Are you really complaining about a break in price? Seriously?

That's really not a break and yes, Jake- I am complaining. Apple can do better than that.

 

[anon(279851)]

Is that from Target or Walmart or another retailer?


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It's from Apple themselves. The other retailers you mentioned will give a better price break. Ain't that something?? lol

 

[kch50428]

The other retailers you mentioned will give a better price break. Ain't that something?? lol

Not really. It's the way of mass retailing. They'll often discount highly desirable merchandise to get people in the door that will hopefully buy other things that aren't discounted... SS,DD - same stuff, different day.

 

[iEd]

Well Apple gets paid regardless. I don't believe they are in competition with target and walmart.


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[nikkisharif]

Well Apple gets paid regardless. I don't believe they are in competition with target and walmart.


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Agreed!!!


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[EmceeGeek]

I agree, I don't see the point of advertising something so minor, but it's a deal to someone who has to pay high taxes. Black Friday is just an excuse to put items on sale for any retailer though.

I happen to like Apple during tax free day more.


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[anon(4698833)]

As well as they shouldn't! That's just ridiculous.

Giving a discount to their customer's is ridiculous because it's not a massive discount?

Entitlement much?

 

[anon(279851)]

Giving a discount to their customer's is ridiculous because it's not a massive discount?

Entitlement much?

Very much so! Btw I never said a "massive" discount. Let it be a meaningful discount and not something minuscule.

 

[wbkm85]

let me guess... you're cheap

if you can't afford it full price, then take your business elsewhere.

no where has to run black friday prices, at least its better than nothing. stop being so cheap.

 

[ajst222]

Apple doesn't need to. They have such a great consume perception and they don't need to lower their prices. I'm not saying that other manufacturers need to lower their prices to move merchandise, but Apple just has that...well...special Apple thing. They're Apple. Any price lowering for them is a special occasion. Why do you think that the iPhone is about the only phone that's price never drops until the new model comes out? Well, they're Apple! Same principle applies. Either buy the device and save a few bucks or don't. Your choice.

 

[Oofa]

Very much so! Btw I never said a "massive" discount. Let it be a meaningful discount and not something minuscule.

I get it. It's like leaving a .50 tip on a $50 restaurant bill. Yes, it's nice to get a tip and you don't have to tip 50% but such a small tip could be taken as an insult.

 

[ajst222]

I get it. It's like leaving a .50 tip on a $50 restaurant bill. Yes, it's nice to get a tip and you don't have to tip 50% but such a small tip could be taken as an insult.

But think of it as a European restaurant. The tip is included in the bill. Plus the waiter is already making decent money and is waiting plenty of tables. They don't need to rely on that tip when they do business.

 

[iHackPro]

A discount? Me having to pay less? Absurd!

I'll gladly take that 41 dollars! It'll add up quickly!

 

[Peligro911]

People will buy apple regardless of Black Friday and retailers are not even dropping the price they are offering 100 gift card if you buy one ..
If apple dropped the price for a event like Black Friday it says a lot more about there product by not off loading it cheap.

Most things that have price cuts like 32 inch tv for 98 bucks are special models made cheap to sell at that price .. For example .. Only 1 hdmi port .. Lack of features etc.

If you want a cheap tablet I think walmart is selling the Leap pad for 40 bucks !