Apple AirPods - Best Deals?

sheroman01

I'm looking to get AirPods for Christmas so will look out for some good Black Friday deals. So far I've found the below:

Currys.co.uk - €139
Link: https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/audio-and-headphones/headphones/headphones/apple-airpods-with-charging-case-2nd-generation-white-10191857-pdt.html

Amazon.co.uk - €139
Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-Airpods-Charging-latest-Model/dp/B07PZR3PVB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=apple+airpods&qid=1606052629&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVTFPSkM3TEFEMEJXJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODQ5MjM3MVlCTDBYU0tHN1U1QSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDgzNDAxMzlORE5RRldMSDVSUyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Littlewoods - €145
Link: https://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/apple-airpodsnbsp2019-with-charging-case/1600356066.prd

compuB - €158 -
Link: https://www.compub.com/music/airpods/apple-airpods-with-charging-case

Any pros/cons on the above? CompuB offer 2 year warranty, although is there a chance they go out of business (read an article they were given an emergency fund to keep them in business)? Is there any warranty with Amazon or Littlewoods? I'm guessing not.

matchthis

Just picked up used like new pair from amazon warehouse France. €93 delivered

https://www.amazon.fr/Apple-AirPods-bo%C3%AEtier-charge-Dernier/dp/B07PZR3PVB

Use chrome and it’ll translate

mickotoole

Cheers OP (and matchthis) got a like new pair for €87.68 delivered. Discount was applied at checkout

Billydoc

Thanks got a pair from Amazon France warehouse. Great deal.

sheroman01

mickotoole wrote: »

Cheers OP (and matchthis) got a like new pair for €87.68 delivered. Discount was applied at checkout

Did you get this from amazon?

sheroman01

Billydoc wrote: »

Thanks got a pair from Amazon France warehouse. Great deal.

Are they like new condition? Would prefer new one myself, if I am forking out the money for them!

Billydoc

sheroman01 wrote: »

Are they like new condition? Would prefer new one myself, if I am forking out the money for them!

Warehouse deals are unwanted items returned back to Amazon. They grade each item like used:good to used:like new. Like new could be just a damaged box it comes in. At the min there is 30% warehouse prices on Amazon. So it’s a good enough deal if you don’t mind shopping on the warehouse. I’ve done it before and no issues. Items look new to be honest. But everyone is different .

Pacifico

Billydoc wrote: »

Warehouse deals are unwanted items returned back to Amazon. They grade each item like used:good to used:like new. Like new could be just a damaged box it comes in. At the min there is 30% warehouse prices on Amazon. So it’s a good enough deal if you don’t mind shopping on the warehouse. I’ve done it before and no issues. Items look new to be honest. But everyone is different .

They were probably still in someone else’s ears!

mickotoole

Pacifico wrote: »

They were probably still in someone else’s ears!

Then this deal isn't for you

whizkid9

Pacifico wrote: »

They were probably still in someone else’s ears!

Like-new is usually brand new with damaged packaging

carltonleon

sheroman01 wrote: »

compuB - €158 -
Link: https://www.compub.com/music/airpods/apple-airpods-with-charging-case

Any pros/cons on the above? CompuB offer 2 year warranty, although is there a chance they go out of business (read an article they were given an emergency fund to keep them in business)? Is there any warranty with Amazon or Littlewoods? I'm guessing not.

I think the 2 year warranty is a good selling point.
I have my air pods 17 months but only a 1 year warranty and the right air pod battery is draining much quicker than the left. I bought AirPod pros for my son for Christmas but went with Compub because of the extra warranty.

whizkid9

carltonleon wrote: »

I think the 2 year warranty is a good selling point.
I have my air pods 17 months but only a 1 year warranty and the right air pod battery is draining much quicker than the left. I bought AirPod pros for my son for Christmas but went with Compub because of the extra warranty.

ain't there a default 2 year warranty?

biebiebie

Personally I'm waiting to see if Black Friday or Cyber Monday sees them down to €99/€100 mark.
I was reading that there's a new model coming out next year, so perhaps there's a chance. We'll see. (Not the pros btw)

carltonleon

whizkid9 wrote: »

ain't there a default 2 year warranty?

Nope.. only 1 year with Apple

TheWatcher182

carltonleon wrote: »

Nope.. only 1 year with Apple

Think it's 2 year warranty if you buy direct from Apple (could be wrong)

carltonleon

TheWatcher182 wrote: »

Think it's 2 year warranty if you buy direct from Apple (could be wrong)

I wish it was but according to Apple.com its 1 year except on Apple Watch

un5byh7sqpd2x0

Does the Apple Store ever have BF discounts? I need engraving on some Airpod Pros, so stuck with buying there.

Autosport

Octavia Brave Hippy wrote: »

Does the Apple Store ever have BF discounts? I need engraving on some Airpod Pros, so stuck with buying there.

The email I received from Apple today was that they will have Black Friday deals

sheroman01

Autosport wrote: »

The email I received from Apple today was that they will have Black Friday deals

On their website it says "Buy an eligible product from 27 to 30 November and get an Apple Store Gift Card to use with your next purchase.". I personally hope they actually have discounts rather the above.

fearruanua

sheroman01 wrote: »

On their website it says "Buy an eligible product from 27 to 30 November and get an Apple Store Gift Card to use with your next purchase.". I personally hope they actually have discounts rather the above.

I spoke to a local audio visual shop yesterday and asked them if they'd have any black friday deals on some apple products and they said it was unlikely as supposedly their(apple) stock is low for this time of the year.

Limerick_dude

sheroman01 wrote: »

On their website it says "Buy an eligible product from 27 to 30 November and get an Apple Store Gift Card to use with your next purchase.". I personally hope they actually have discounts rather the above.

They have that a lot.

ablelocks

Apple BF Event

devil is in the detail :

* Offer valid on qualifying purchases of eligible Apple products from 27 November 2020 to 30 November 2020 at the Apple Online Store, on the Apple Store app, and by calling 1800 92 38 98. Qualifying Purchases can receive a discount equal to the value of the eligible Apple Store Gift Card off the price of the eligible product. All items will be charged at checkout, including the eligible Apple Store Gift Card. This offer cannot be combined with the Corporate Employee Purchase Programme, education or business loyalty pricing.

so it seems you can choose a discount rather than a gift card, which i'd never seen before

TonyB466

https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/black-friday/


Most Likely a 20Euro gift card, Maybe good for movie rentals over xmas

tyler66

Great deal.

jc77

TonyB466 wrote: »

https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/black-friday/


Most Likely a 20Euro gift card, Maybe good for movie rentals over xmas

If it's an Apple Store Gift Card, it can only be used either in store, the online store, or ordering over the phone.

Source:
https://www.apple.com/ie/shop/gift-cards (small print at foot of page)

un5byh7sqpd2x0

€25 Store Gift Card it is.

valc

€247 in Compu B today

Dontfadeaway

Octavia Brave Hippy wrote: »

€25 Store Gift Card it is.

Isn’t that still more expensive that littlewoods and Amazon.

ruddy1987

Can get like new ones on Amazon for £78

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/apple-airpods-with-charging-case-2nd-gen-ps7712-used-very-good-at-checkout-at-amazon-warehouse-3603606

un5byh7sqpd2x0

Dontfadeaway wrote: »

Isn’t that still more expensive that littlewoods and Amazon.

Yep

Higgins5473

ruddy1987 wrote: »

Can get like new ones on Amazon for £78

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/apple-airpods-with-charging-case-2nd-gen-ps7712-used-very-good-at-checkout-at-amazon-warehouse-3603606

that's a great price but it looks like its expired

mdwexford

Just picked up the AirPods Pro on Amazon.de for €201.90 delivered.

Dades

2nd Gen AirPods €139 on Amazon.
Cheaper than Apple even if you take into account the unattractive €25 voucher "discount".


What's the story if you buy AirPods off Amazon - do you retain any type of 1 yr Apple product warranty??

Lima Golf

Higgins5473 wrote: »

that's a great price but it looks like its expired

If you go onto amazon UK, select the used options, scroll down to the ones for £116 (as new from amazon warehouse but box is damaged) add to basket and when you hit checkout there is a discount applied. They are priced at £81.94. Just bought a set.

duffer247

mdwexford wrote: »

Just picked up the AirPods Pro on Amazon.de for €201.90 delivered.

Bought a pair of 2nd gen for €109 on Amazon.de I would like a second pair but says I can only buy one, any ideas on a way around this?

Higgins5473

Lima Golf wrote: »

If you go onto amazon UK, select the used options, scroll down to the ones for £116 (as new from amazon warehouse but box is damaged) add to basket and when you hit checkout there is a discount applied. They are priced at £81.94. Just bought a set.

thanks very much! just did the same.

otterj

duffer247 wrote: »

Bought a pair of 2nd gen for €109 on Amazon.de I would like a second pair but says I can only buy one, any ideas on a way around this?

How much is delivery from Germany?

tennis12

I just got a pair of AirPods 2nd gen non wireless case from amazon Germany, €113.87 and €6.40 for shipping.

CountingCrows

tennis12 wrote: »

I just got a pair of AirPods 2nd gen non wireless case from amazon Germany, €113.87 and €6.40 for shipping.

Showing €129 for me, am I missing something?

https://www.amazon.de/Apple-AirPods-Wired-Charging-Generation/dp/B07PZR3PVB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=airpods&qid=1606478378&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQktJSFFVMjhDMUxZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjE3OTczMklDVUE5TzZSSU5TNSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDg5ODExMTUzVVhaMzVDUDhWVCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

duffer247

otterj wrote: »

How much is delivery from Germany?

Free to UK parcel motel

duffer247

CountingCrows wrote: »

Showing €129 for me, am I missing something?

https://www.amazon.de/Apple-AirPods-Wired-Charging-Generation/dp/B07PZR3PVB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=airpods&qid=1606478378&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQktJSFFVMjhDMUxZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjE3OTczMklDVUE5TzZSSU5TNSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDg5ODExMTUzVVhaMzVDUDhWVCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

nope they have just gone up - went back in to try again and as you say they're at €129, so not much saving when you add in cost of parcel motel

Dades

FWIW, I just ordered a set off Amazon DE and paid €121.61
(2nd Gen, non wireless case)


Though now I check - when I click the same product it's saying €129.
Seems like the price jumped in the last hour. :pac:

Dades

duffer247 wrote: »

nope they have just gone up - went back in to try again and as you say they're at €129, so not much saving when you add in cost of parcel motel

Why do you need parcel motel? I paid about €7 for delivery to my house.

duffer247

Dades wrote: »

Why do you need parcel motel? I paid about €7 for delivery to my house.

Fair point - Parcel motel is €4 and suits me, especially as these are Christmas presents

sheroman01

They are €119 on Italian amazon:

https://www.amazon.it/Apple-AirPods-custodia-ricarica-Modello/dp/B07PYMK77Y/ref=sr_1_5?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=airpods&qid=1606480943&sr=8-5

Anything to be considered or watch out for when buying from Italian or German amazon?

ozmo

sheroman01 wrote: »

They are €119 on Italian amazon:

https://www.amazon.it/Apple-AirPods-custodia-ricarica-Modello/dp/B07PYMK77Y/ref=sr_1_5?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=airpods&qid=1606480943&sr=8-5

Anything to be considered or watch out for when buying from Italian or German amazon?

Wont ship to Ireland ... or NI parcel motel.

mel123

Lima Golf wrote: »

If you go onto amazon UK, select the used options, scroll down to the ones for £116 (as new from amazon warehouse but box is damaged) add to basket and when you hit checkout there is a discount applied. They are priced at £81.94. Just bought a set.

Excellent Lima its the only thing im looking for on black friday and that was a real bargain, good spot and thanks for posting

ozmo

mel123 wrote: »

Excellent Lima its the only thing im looking for on black friday and that was a real bargain, good spot and thanks for posting

Good if box damaged - They are only £124 new on amazon... so for the tenner - might be worth getting one definitely wasn't used.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-Airpods-Charging-latest-Model/dp/B07PZR3PVB


Make sure to double check if legit when you get it, from serials etc - reading about lots of fake dysons, samsung ssds etc. on amazon this year...

mel123

ozmo wrote: »

Good if box damaged - They are only £124 new on amazon... so for the tenner - might be worth getting one definitely wasn't used.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-Airpods-Charging-latest-Model/dp/B07PZR3PVB


Make sure to double check if legit when you get it, from serials etc - reading about lots of fake dysons, samsung ssds etc. on amazon this year...

they were 81, so over 40stg. Amazon are good for returns at least if they are crap

tom_murphy112

Lima Golf wrote: »

If you go onto amazon UK, select the used options, scroll down to the ones for £116 (as new from amazon warehouse but box is damaged) add to basket and when you hit checkout there is a discount applied. They are priced at £81.94. Just bought a set.

Thanks for this. My used but like new AirPods arrived today, pretty happy with it. The outer wrapper was removed but the plastic/paper case over the AirPod and the cable was intacted. So seems like decent value for 90 bucks!

Higgins5473

tom_murphy112 wrote: »

Thanks for this. My used but like new AirPods arrived today, pretty happy with it. The outer wrapper was removed but the plastic/paper case over the AirPod and the cable was intacted. So seems like decent value for 90 bucks!

I’d second this, box was dirty and wrapping plastic film wrapping removed but inside like new. I have always used wired headphones and have used a set of Shure headphones for the last ten years which have served and just decided to give them a go, have to say, I am very impressed with the sound quality, I knew it wasn’t going to be awful but I wasn’t expecting it to be as good. Phone calls are good also.