topic Re: Mini IPAD in Today's Special Value

Mini IPAD

Lila4Now — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 08:19:54 GMT

The products Apple has had on the Q the last few times aren't new, and are not any great value. Does anyone else feel like they are using Q customers to get rid of dated products?

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bluestang03 — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 17:29:37 GMT

All of the Apple TSV's are horribly overpriced and usually last-years model. I feel bad for the people who purchase these.

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Lynnj — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:39:58 GMT

Yes they are, and they are overpriced. Wish people would do a quick online search and understood what is being offered here before taking the plunge to purchase. It feels like a scam to me, and wish something could be done about it.

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Favorite Son — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:45:53 GMT

QVC is buying last generation products at a substantial discount, adding a few unnecessary and overpriced accessories, and selling at a handsome profit margin. Apple has inventory to unload, QVC wants to make a profit from its customers, who are not very tech savvy. It is a perfect fit.

HSN usually hawks current generation electronic devices at a very slight discount with lots of unnecessary accessories, and some of those accessories are even worse than the ones here. The impact on the customer is the same - paying too much for something that can be gotten elsewhere, usually at a lower cost.

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SoX — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:55:58 GMT

I returned my IPad Mini that I ordered from HSN ... don't know what I was thinking. The $50 in Spendable Kash wasn't even worth the bother. No more next time from these shopping channels.

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BTO_1 — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:04:01 GMT

This just isn't a good deal. You can buy the same ipad mini with a wireless speaker for under $300. from Wal-Mart. For this price, you can get the latest and greatest (retina display) elsewhere.

On another note, is it me or have they had an iPad mini bundle quite often as a Today's Special in the last 2 months. I swear this is like the 3rd time this has been a Today's Special.

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peggy9cats — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:25:36 GMT

What is wrong with people?- this is way overpriced! Go to Apple website and do yourselves a favor!

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chickenbutt — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 23:01:30 GMT

I came out of the shower, turned on my bdrm tv, and saw the iPad mini 16gb being shown. I didn't have my glasses on yet, so I couldn't see anything, but I heard a lady caller at that moment.

This call HAD to be a shill. She said that she looked all over for this item and it was $1,000, $1,100, and I cannot remember where it went after that.

So, after i finished with get dressed and all that I came onto one of my computers to look it up. The stuff I see is going for $299. What the heck? Do people really believe they get a deal on computers at QVC, and what was up with this lady saying that they were selling for well over a thousand everywhere else?

You'll have plenty of money, after you pay $299 at any one of many retailers including Apple, to buy the generic accessories that QVC is 'giving' you. Or even plenty of money to buy better quality accessories and you will STILL have a bunch of money left over.

This just gets in my craw. I get that it's other peoples' money and they have every right to spend it as irresponsibly as they wish. But some people actually believe these are good deals and might not have the tools to research properly, so this retailer is lying to them and getting away with it.

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Silverandgold — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 23:34:46 GMT

On 1/5/2014 BTO said:
This just isn't a good deal. You can buy the same ipad mini with a wireless speaker for under $300. from Wal-Mart. For this price, you can get the latest and greatest (retina display) elsewhere.

On another note, is it me or have they had an iPad mini bundle quite often as a Today's Special in the last 2 months. I swear this is like the 3rd time this has been a Today's Special.

I agree with you. I couldn't believe it was a TSV AGAIN. This is a way to move old product. Unfortunately, there are plenty of people who will jump on this as they are not informed consumers.

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gunnersmom — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 23:52:01 GMT

I bought a brand new ipad 4 last year with wifi/cellular on black Friday with a discount from Apple and used their interest free credit. This Christmas I bought a refurbished ipad mini from Apple, I find I do not need the accessories they include with the TSV and it was about half what this tsv is.

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americanmom — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:44:28 GMT

Yes, I can't believe people aren't researching before buying such an expensive item. It makes me sad.

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sylvan — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 01:26:27 GMT

Ita!!! I purchased my brand new IOS7 AIR for much less money than this! Don't need all those "freebees".. Got a charger with my Air, and have a charger for my iPhone. Also got a car charger for $10.00 at Marshall's that will charge both and the earbuds are cR&p, would never use them.

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madcity411 — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 01:59:40 GMT

Does anyone know if you can purchase an ipad mini with retina wifi + cellular and just use the wifi without activating at time of purchase? I would like one but don't really want the monthly bill, but still have the option of using it IF needed. I would appreciate help with this. Thank you.

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pidge_1 — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 02:31:14 GMT

Yes, you can buy an iPad with wi-fi and cellular and just purchase the cellular data when you want it. My last iPad had both Wi-Fi and cellular capability, but I only used cellular when I went somewhere with no Wi-Fi. Most places have Wi-Fi but the cellular was nice to have just in case. I think I paid $20 for a month of 1g of cellular data through Verizon. You purchase the monthly cellular data right on your ipad and there were no contracts or commitments, you bought a month's worth and if you didn't want cellular next month you didn't purchase it that month. You will need an ipad with Wi-Fi and cellular to do this, you cannot purchase the TSV which is Wi-Fi only and try to add cellular, it won't work.

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sandy53 — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 03:01:46 GMT

I think many people buy these TSVs because of the ability to use easy pay. I love my ipad mini, but I bought it at Target using my red card and got a 5% discount.

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Melania — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 03:24:21 GMT

I don't blame Apple (not sure why it's their fault as the OP stated)...I blame the Q for passing off old stuff and inflated prices.

They do this constantly. Just because they throw in some extras and easy pay, its somehow supposed to be a deal.

I saw a current IPad Mini in the paper today for $400.

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Annabellethecat66 — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 03:36:53 GMT

As long as people are happy with their purchases, that's what matters. Some people wouldn't be able to buy one were it not for easy pay.

Some people probably think they are getting a good deal. Some would say, "ignorance is bliss" (I don't mean that in a bad way, just that if they don't know any better, they aren't unhappy).

Everyone has his or her idea of what they want.

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diamoniqueworksfor me — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 03:41:59 GMT

Agree

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chickenbutt — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 23:43:53 GMT

I actually think it DOES matter that they are over-charging for these items. If people knew better, or did their research, and stopped paying it, they would have to stop charging it. Plus, it matters that people who really don't have the tools at hand to do their own research are getting ripped off.

I just don't think it's right. If people, who are paying several hundred dollars more than the items are worth, think they are getting a good deal maybe it wouldn't matter to them when they learn better. But maybe it's money that would have been better used elsewhere and they don't have a lot of extra, but they figured that was what they would have to pay to have the technology so they just paid it. If I were in that position and learned down the road that I was ripped off I'd be very unhappy about that.

Educating people about these things is just one step. That's why it is NOT a bad thing to tell people the truth when they come to this board to ask if such-and-such is a good deal.

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Fifi1 — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:31:56 GMT

I think some people can feel intimidated by computer personnel. I like to go directly to the Apple store myself and see exactly what it is I'm getting and try it out to see if it is really what I want for my particular needs. I traded in my Ipad in August to Best Buy, and received a gift card, dh did same with his Ipad and we put that towards a new fancy TV for our bedroom. I did purchase a new ipad Mini at the Apple Store and LOVE it! My dh actually has an Ipad for work as well, and it seems so bulky now compared to my mini! I have a laptop for work and one for home and of course we have a desk top so we have choices.

Some people may like the EZ pays too. Usually if you want the latest and greatest - go to the source - but I'm sure that selling here appeals to less computer schooled and makes it easy