Apple Store - Black Friday this Friday

dungo

Hey Guys,

Just wondering if anyone is going to buy any products on the apple store this Friday the 1st of December. They have advertised "black friday discounts" on their Irish website apple.ie.

However,
I can't find what kind of discounts are available yet, I believe we will have to wait till this Friday to find out. I think they are discounting the Ipad Air by 41$ in the USA so maybe/hopefully they might discount 41 euro on the Ipad Air in Ireland. I plan on buying the Ipad Air 32GB on the apple store this Friday.Also I believe the discounts are only available online, not in-store.

Anyone have any idea what kind of discounts will be available?Anyone planning to buy this Friday?

Regards

Dungo

3DataModem

I'm on the hunt for a mini and can use both UK and Ireland stores. Fingers crossed...!

Kylo Ren

Getting the iPad Air.

dungo

3DataModem wrote: »

I'm on the hunt for a mini and can use both UK and Ireland stores. Fingers crossed...!

I read on various articles that the new ipad mini with retina display and the old ipad mini may not be discounted but here's hoping that they are wrong!:)

3DataModem

dungo wrote: »

I read on various articles that the new ipad mini with retina display and the old ipad mini may not be discounted but here's hoping that they are wrong!:)

No refurbs available either. Prob get one in Gatwick

joostl

i got an ipad4 last year on the black friday deal. I think it was €50,- off

3DataModem

Australian store is up.

iPad Mini is the same price, but you get a $50 AUD voucher with a $350 iPad.

So if this sort of thing is applied worldwide, could be looking at £20/€25 voucher for an entry-level iPad mini.

The iPad air garners a $75 AUD voucher (all models).

So it seems the effective discount is slightly better for the entry level models in % terms.

T+C

"*The Apple Store Gift Card promotion is available only for purchases made from 12:01 am on 29 November 2013 to 11:59 pm on 29 November 2013 AEDT at Apple Retail Stores and the Apple Online Store. This promotion is available to end-users only and is not available to distributors, dealers or resellers. Apple reserves the right to change or cancel this promotion at any time. Pricing includes GST. This promotion is valid while supplies last; substitutions and rain checks are not allowed. This promotion cannot be combined with other offers. "

_Whimsical_

Pigsback had a special offer on cashback last year for black friday. I got 35 euro back on my ipad purchase. Check out cashback sites in case there are any other good deals.

dungo

Gift cards....I can't decide if this is going to stop me buying online tonight or wether Im gonna ditch that plan and buy from currys. Currys has a 50 euro cash back deal on ipad air which ends on wed the 4th of December.

Moneywise its cheapest to buy from Currys:

Currys: Ipad Air 32GB = 579 - 50 euro cashback= 529 total. (although you only get cashback like a month later)

Apple store = Ipad Air 32GB = 579 = total 579! plus you get the 50 euro gift card which isn't technically money.


Pros of buying from apple store tonight:
50 euro giftcard (approx 75 aus dollars)
We have until 6th of Jan to return in no questions asked I believe as apple has their "holidays return policy".


Cons: No money off

Pros of buying from Currys:
You eventually will get that 50 euro back in your bank account.

Cons:
It looks like alot of effort to get that money back.
You only have 21 days to return the product for refund or exchange.

Also if u buy from Currys, you have to wait 3 weeks to send in an application for cashback with all your bank details and stuff and then wait for them to reimburse you. I feel that it is way less hassle to just buy from apple, just a simple one off transaction. You get your Ipad plus your gift card is emailed to your billing e-mail address.

What are people opinions on this?Still going to buy tonight/2moro or has this gift card malarky made you forget black friday?

I think I'm still going to buy on the apple store and get that free gift card. Ipad Air 32 Gb , no engraving, + already bought my case on Amazon, apple can feck off if they think im gonna buy a 100 euro case!!

whiterebel

dungo wrote: »

Gift cards....I can't decide if this is going to stop me buying online tonight or wether Im gonna ditch that plan and buy from currys. Currys has a 50 euro cash back deal on ipad air which ends on wed the 4th of December.

Moneywise its cheapest to buy from Currys:

Currys: Ipad Air 32GB = 579 - 50 euro cashback= 529 total. (although you only get cashback like a month later)

Apple store = Ipad Air 32GB = 579 = total 579! plus you get the 50 euro gift card which isn't technically money.


Pros of buying from apple store tonight:
50 euro giftcard (approx 75 aus dollars)
We have until 6th of Jan to return in no questions asked I believe as apple has their "holidays return policy".


Cons: No money off

Pros of buying from Currys:
You eventually will get that 50 euro back in your bank account.

Cons:
It looks like alot of effort to get that money back.
You only have 21 days to return the product for refund or exchange.

Also if u buy from Currys, you have to wait 3 weeks to send in an application for cashback with all your bank details and stuff and then wait for them to reimburse you. I feel that it is way less hassle to just buy from apple, just a simple one off transaction. You get your Ipad plus your gift card is emailed to your billing e-mail address.

What are people opinions on this?Still going to buy tonight/2moro or has this gift card malarky made you forget black friday?

I think I'm still going to buy on the apple store and get that free gift card. Ipad Air 32 Gb , no engraving, + already bought my case on Amazon, apple can feck off if they think im gonna buy a 100 euro case!!

€30 back on an iPad, not €50. Staff in PCW explained that the resin they leave it 21 days before you can claim, is to stop people returning them within 21 days, and claiming as well.

dungo

Guys there are big discount on ipads, no gift cards just dicounts!!!yeeeeehaaawww!!!!!

Spipov

Just bought ipad air 16gb 454.01 euros. Nice. Dispatch in 7 days

dungo

Spipov wrote: »

Just bought ipad air 16gb 454.01 euros. Nice. Dispatch in 7 days

Just bought Ipad Air space grey 32 gb...45 euro discount..was 579..bought for 534...Damn they are serious discounts!So glad they didn't screw us with the gift card ideas!!Who else bought what?Im a happy man:)

Kylo Ren

32GB Space Grey Ipad Air ordered.

Great success.

mdwexford

Bought my Air last week, raging.

Was hoping to get a mini for the missus for Xmas but no reduction, fml.

DubDJ

Just ordered the 32GB Space Grey iPad Air, ship time 2-3 weeks. Big difference from earlier today. Only issue is I hope I get it before Christmas, otherwise i'd be unhappy. :P

scart

DubDJ wrote: »

Just ordered the 32GB Space Grey iPad Air, ship time 2-3 weeks. Big difference from earlier today. Only issue is I hope I get it before Christmas, otherwise i'd be unhappy. :P

I ordered a 64GB Space Grey iPad Air early this morning with a ship time of 5-7days

ads20101

scart wrote: »

I ordered a 64GB Space Grey iPad Air early this morning with a ship time of 5-7days

Ditto.... Exactly... Except also availed of the 2% off using the fat cheese link

Damn you black Friday and your deals

(I've been planning on replacing my iPad 1 for a while now, so not all bad)

fade out

Took the plunge and got an 2tb time capsule

DubDJ

DubDJ wrote: »

Just ordered the 32GB Space Grey iPad Air, ship time 2-3 weeks. Big difference from earlier today. Only issue is I hope I get it before Christmas, otherwise i'd be unhappy. :P

Despite my 2-3 weeks shipping estimate I just got a notification that my iPad has already shipped. Less than 24 hours after I ordered. Very strange, but great!

dave oc

DubDJ wrote: »

Despite my 2-3 weeks shipping estimate I just got a notification that my iPad has already shipped. Less than 24 hours after I ordered. Very strange, but great!

Same here. Delighted as I was worried it wouldn't get here before Christmas. I now have an estimated delivery date of 04/12

DubDJ

Dave6195 wrote: »

Same here. Delighted as I was worried it wouldn't get here before Christmas. I now have an estimated delivery date of 04/12

My one still has the old 18th - 27th December date that I originally had. Although it's already shipped and I'll probably have it on Monday or Tuesday.

dave oc

DubDJ wrote: »

My one still has the old 18th - 27th December date that I originally had. Although it's already shipped and I'll probably have it on Monday or Tuesday.

Checking the website it still has the original delivery date for me too. The shipment email I received says 04/12.

Kylo Ren

Hmmm that's weird. Mine is still processing and I ordered it just after 12 on Friday morning.

DubDJ

Keno wrote: »

Hmmm that's weird. Mine is still processing and I ordered it just after 12 on Friday morning.

What model did you order? Minutes after I ordered mine it went to preparing for shipment. I thought it would of stayed like that for three weeks or so but shipped a few hours later.

Kylo Ren

DubDJ wrote: »

What model did you order? Minutes after I ordered mine it went to preparing for shipment. I thought it would of stayed like that for three weeks or so but shipped a few hours later.

32GB Space Grey.

flexcon

After Black Friday I think Apple are being extra cautious as their stock levels are probably all over the place.

Some difference in "Expect it in 3 weeks" to its arriving in 3 days though!

DubDJ

Keno wrote: »

32GB Space Grey.

Very strange, you ordered even before me when it had the better ship time of 5-7 days and it's the exact same model I ordered. Although I remember in the past a similar thing happened where I ordered before others and got stuff shipped a day or two after them. So keep your eyes peeled on your order status. Has it changed to preparing for dispatch yet?

Gumbo

Available here for €459 too.

http://m.groupon.ie/deals/national-deals/gg-ask-electronics-ltd-58/30444168

Might be able to use fat cheese or similar for cash back.

Kylo Ren

DubDJ wrote: »

Very strange, you ordered even before me when it had the better ship time of 5-7 days and it's the exact same model I ordered. Although I remember in the past a similar thing happened where I ordered before others and got stuff shipped a day or two after them. So keep your eyes peeled on your order status. Has it changed to preparing for dispatch yet?

Nope. It is still 'Processing Items'.

Kylo Ren

It has shipped!

ads20101

Keno wrote: »

It has shipped!

Mine too

Originally delivery date of the 5th.... Moved forward to tomorrow.

However the UPS tracking number is still showing it in the UK midlands.

I hope it does arrive. My hopes are up

DubDJ

ads20101 wrote: »

Mine too

Originally delivery date of the 5th.... Moved forward to tomorrow.

However the UPS tracking number is still showing it in the UK midlands.

I hope it does arrive. My hopes are up

I had the 2-3 week estimate and it shipped Saturday. Mine is still in the UK. So those that had theirs shipped today will probably arrive tomorrow too with mine. Mine is expected to be delivered tomorrow going by UPS.

Spipov

hmm. ordered at 1 am black friday. still due on 12th december.

some have the luck!

DubDJ

Spipov wrote: »

hmm. ordered at 1 am black friday. still due on 12th december.

some have the luck!

It will depend on what model you ordered but it seems like it's a very random draw as to who get's theirs. It's strange though as usually Apple would ship first come first serve but this is just one of those odd times.

Spipov

DubDJ wrote: »

It will depend on what model you ordered but it seems like it's a very random draw as to who get's theirs. It's strange though as usually Apple would ship first come first serve but this is just one of those odd times.

Hah! Me and my mouth. Its shipped due 4th

DubDJ

Spipov wrote: »

Hah! Me and my mouth. Its shipped due 4th

Does the UPS page or the Apple page say the 4th? For me the Apple details give me the 4th but the UPS tracking actually says tomorrow. So the UPS is the one to go by.

DubDJ

My status just changed to export scan. It's still in Castle Donington since Saturday when it shipped but it's now changed to export scan as of 21.38.

dave oc

DubDJ wrote: »

My status just changed to export scan. It's still in Castle Donington since Saturday when it shipped but it's now changed to export scan as of 21.38.

same here, ours must be in the same shipment!

Spipov

Dave6195 wrote: »

same here, ours must be in the same shipment!

Castle Donnington, United Kingdom 02/12/2013 22:54 Departure Scan

DubDJ

Spipov wrote: »

Castle Donnington, United Kingdom 02/12/2013 22:54 Departure Scan

Yup, same here. Anybody who has the same should expect their delivery tomorrow, or at the very latest Wednesday. I'll have mine tomorrow for sure.

DubDJ

Mine has arrived in Germany. So looks like its on track for delivery tomorrow. As long as there's no delay in Germany. It's happened to me before if I remember correctly.

ads20101

Yep, mine too.

Arrived in cologne!!!!!!

Seriously!!!!!

Shipment Progress
Location Date Local Time Activity
Koeln, Germany 12/03/2013 4:22 A.M. Departure Scan
12/03/2013 1:10 A.M. Arrival Scan

DubDJ

Arrived in Dublin as of 5:18am.

ads20101

I think we are in the same shipment.

Mine was scanned into Dublin at 5:16. Left Dublin at 6:02 and arrived in Shannon at 6:45.

So, they're not using roads then.

(either that or my wife is driving for them!!)

DubDJ

Mine is still in Dublin as I'm living there, and it's also received the destination scan now. From past experience over the last few orders the status had stayed at that until I actually got the package. It never changes to 'out for delivery' anymore for some reason. They usually arrive at around 2pm-3pm for me.

ads20101

Arrived

Far lighter than my ipad 1

The air looks the business.

DubDJ

Still waiting on mine. Should be here in the next hour. Apple store says out for delivery. UPS still says destination scan as usual.

Wolverine359

My iPad Air arrived at lunchtime, delighted. Ordered just before 6pm on Friday, had an original delivery date of Dec 18-27, so glad that wasn't the case!

DubDJ

Been sitting in since 9am waiting on mine to arrive. Really pissed off at this stage. Really wish UPS could give a more accurate timeframe. To save me sitting and waiting for 7 hours.

DubDJ

Anybody have their status on UPS change from 'Destination Scan' to 'Out for Delivery'? In starting to think I've wasted. 7 and a half hours of my life. Both Apple and UPS are still showing today as delivery but there's only 25 mins left for delivered and I'm annoyed at this stage.