[Merged] Apple Black Friday - for Canada

[spotts01]

I got this email from Apple Canada. We have an employee purchase program with apple that usually gets 6% off of AppleCda prices.

Point being, it looks like Apple will have a Black Friday sale for Canadians as well.

Here's what I got:



Lots of gifts. 1 day not to miss.


Mark your calendar for November 28th to visit your EPP online store and get ready to save!


Once again, Apple is having a one-day only sale the day after Thanksgiving--Black Friday! It's the single most popular shopping day of the year and several Apple and third-party products will be specially priced for one day only. As EPP partners, you will qualify for the sale prices in addition to the EPP discount. That's a double saving!


Visit your EPP online store Friday, November 28th to see what products will be on sale. Remember you can also pass your savings to your friends and family.


Attached are the PDFs to help you communicate the news!



EPP online store: http://www.apple.ca/cepp/?????

Note: I have removed our company name from url.


Happy Holidays,


[Account Rep]

[xeL|]

so won't this sale be exclusive for the employees?
especially if you removed the actual link?

[game_fanatic]

I'm not really seeing a deal here, unless you're part of the EPP program. Extremely misleading title.

[gmark2000]

There's a ton of blue-chip Canadian companies that are a part of an Apple EPP. i.e. Accenture, Royal Bank, Telus, etc...

[MrDisco]

so won't this sale be exclusive for the employees?


To clarify, this is an upcoming sale for any company which participates in Apple's EPP program. No details are given in the PDF (which the op removed the link to) - all it says is that there's a sale coming next Friday. It does not list the amount of discounts to expect, but realistically I don't think it will be anything crazy like iPods at 50% off :P

[steivewonder88]

it will probably be similar to the education discounts is my guess.

[donvaz]

Here are a few links that work

http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/bmo/
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/scotiabank/
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/cibc/
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/rbc/
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/gm
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/ford
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/mazda/

I am sure you can figure a lot more of them.

[M@rk]

It probably won't be too hot considering the Apple Store prices are 10% more than FS/BB (iPod Touch)

EDIT: yeah, $309 for the 16GB Touch, FS/BB is $299...

[RASHID007]

Here are a few links that work

http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/bmo/
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/scotiabank/
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/cibc/
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/rbc/
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/gm
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/ford
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/mazda/

I am sure you can figure a lot more of them.


No TD bank? All the others but not the one my wife works at?!!! Arg!

[robskot]

Apple has a BLACK FRIDAY sale on their Canadian site every year...and it has always been avail to the general public.

They never post on the public site until the day of...

[Laserheart]

Futureshop has a sale this weekend, with $100 off all Apple computers. This will probably be a better deal than anything Apple does.

[kashirat]

The rumors are that the discounts they will be offering this black friday are bigger than normal... because of the economic situation in the states right now. We'll see next week whether it's true or not.

[emz]

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/12/apple_may_launch_most_aggressive_black_friday_sale _yet.html


With Black Friday sale information from rival PC vendors beginning to leak online, experts at Barclays Capital say they expect Apple to counter the promotions with a more aggressive than usual one-day sale, offering deep discounts on a number of Mac models.

[bmmr]

Seems that the EPP is a bit cheaper than the educator plan

EG:

Macbook 2.0 $1399.00

EPP $1315.00

Educator $1349.00



I wonder how long Apple is going to hold Canadian prices at this level with the current exchange rate..

[scotty01]

Yeah I just checked for the 8GB Nano and it's only $10.00 cheaper for the EPP than the regular price! LOL

[spotts01]

All I was trying to say was that Apple is having a sale this Friday for everyone. The EPP part is just stating that EPP members will get an additional discount. For instance, EPP usually do not get any discounts on refurbs so this is different.

The PDF was an email attachment, not a link, and basically said there was a sale this Friday starting at 12.01am

Quoted again for clarity:
Once again, Apple is having a one-day only sale the day after Thanksgiving--Black Friday! It's the single most popular shopping day of the year and several Apple and third-party products will be specially priced for one day only. As EPP partners, you will qualify for the sale prices in addition to the EPP discount. That's a double saving!

[J-Wo]

thanks for the EPP links that work. Question tho, do I need an employee # or anything like that to make my final purchase?

[fuhreal]

I got this email.. the PDF is just a general PDF flier stating blah blah blah only available online Nov 28th ... Nothing about products or prices


http://i36.tinypic.com/rkq78l.jpg

[paradime]

A few years ago, I purchased an iMac from Futureshop that was discounted for Black Friday...slightly cheaper than Apple.ca's pricing. If I recall correctly, I had to ask about it because the discount wasn't displayed. There's no reason why FS wouldn't do the same this year.

[swmc]

A few years ago, I purchased an iMac from Futureshop that was discounted for Black Friday...slightly cheaper than Apple.ca's pricing. If I recall correctly, I had to ask about it because the discount wasn't displayed. There's no reason why FS wouldn't do the same this year.

you mean boxing day right?

[paradime]

you mean boxing day right?
No...I mean Black Friday. Maybe they were just price matching the Apple.ca site.

[trixR4kids]

if we see anythin like 6% off ipods, i dunt that would really make or break me on buying one,

[gordholio]

if we see anythin like 6% off ipods, i dunt that would really make or break me on buying one,

Apple products never seem to have great discounts.

[spyd4r]

when your income is based off hardware and not software revenues, you tend to not have so much room to play with for deals..

[Acuratl]

well isn't the better deal waiting for the student discount + free ipod touch for the student back to school deal?

[zer0tails]

Would black friday discount be better than the educational discount?

[WorldIRC]

as for EPP vs EDU..the discount differences are hit and miss. I qualify for both and some products are cheaper with EPP and some with EDU.

[fyrefly]

well isn't the better deal waiting for the student discount + free ipod touch for the student back to school deal?

Well... it would be if you want to wait till next summer to buy a computer. :D


as for EPP vs EDU..the discount differences are hit and miss. I qualify for both and some products are cheaper with EPP and some with EDU.

The point of this thread is that the EPP discount combines with the Black Friday. The EDU discount doesnt (at least in the past it hasn't). So the Black Friday sales on the EPP sites will be on TOP of the EPP discounts. AFAIK, the Black Friday discounts aren't on top of the EDU discounts.

[henrycao8]

any hot deals?

[fyrefly]

any hot deals?

We'll find out when they're revealed on Friday.

[spyd4r]

...can't wait.. ;)

[emz]

they never post the prices because it's supposed to be a surprise. we'll all find out on friday. i really want the new macbook...even though i don't need one. ugh dilemmas :confused:

if it's a discount of the price of an ipod touch plus 100 dollars, i might just get one. because the back to school sales are -100 and a free ipod touch! so -360, apple's made a sale. :D


I got this email.. the PDF is just a general PDF flier stating blah blah blah only available online Nov 28th ... Nothing about products or prices


http://i36.tinypic.com/rkq78l.jpg

[xeL|]

so can we all purchase through that link?
or do we need to input employee # or what not in the end?

[spyd4r]

I assume the black friday deals will be off the regular store... just that customers with the EPP program may get a bit deeper discount

[duster]

I like how the Apple's marketing works...great!

By keeping the prices at the same level everyday...convincing us that we are part of a sort of "elitist" community when we buy one of their product, they are able to convince us that a 6% price down is a damn good deal.

But hey! we are going to buy at regular price anyway to have the honor to be part of the elite so why not a 6% rebate?! Isn't it better than nothing?


During this time, we are bashing Microsoft for their marketing scheme...and we are crying like babies when a 24" monitor doesn't show up with at least 40% price down at Dell's DoD...


Brilliant Steve!


:o

[Bastich]

so can we all purchase through that link?
or do we need to input employee # or what not in the end?

"Remember you can also pass your savings to your friends and family."

If you don't know someone, I don't think they're going to care too much if you order under some random company. I've never once been asked for an employee number or anything.

:cool:

[chris103610]

I wonder how long Apple is going to hold Canadian prices at this level with the current exchange rate..

not to sound hostile but who ever gave a EFF about Canadians?
they don't care that our dollar is in the crapper.

our stuff will be over priced FOREVER... i think it's because the sales they make in Canada are a fraction compared to every other nation!

the fact that the population of Canada can fit into California doesn't help either...

[smokie]

not to sound hostile but who ever gave a EFF about Canadians?
they don't care that our dollar is in the crapper.

our stuff will be over priced FOREVER... i think it's because the sales they make in Canada are a fraction compared to every other nation!

the fact that the population of Canada can fit into California doesn't help either...

Apple is selling the entry-level MacBook for US $1299. As per XE.COM - this equals CAN $1646.26. Canadians are only paying CAN $1399 for this laptop right now. As such - Canadians consumers are actually paying less than US wholesale cost on these laptops...

This should stimulate some cross-border shopping! Say hello to those customers with American accents that you bump into in the Canadian Apple stores and thank them for bringing their dollars up here!

:D

[astrix]

we have to pay tax... :)

1 399 * 1.13 = 1 580.87

still cheaper right?

[yyzron]

I was going to make a sarcastic remark but this actually works too.


http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/IBM/

[blindemboss]

I wouldn't expect too much.
This is according to AppleInsider, the Apple Black Friday sale happening at BestBuy's in the U.S.

$100 off 2.0GHz Unibody MacBook ($1199.99)
$150 off 2.4GHz Unibody MacBook ($1449.99)
$100 off 2.1GHz White MacBook ($899.99)
$100 off 2.4GHz Unibody MacBook Pro ($1899.99)
$100 off 2.53GHz Unibody MacBook Pro ($2399.99)
$100 off 2.5GHz Aluminum 17-inch MacBook Pro ($2699.99)
$150 off 1.6GHz NVIDIA-baed MacBook Air ($1649.99)
$150 off 1.86GHz NVIDIA-baed MacBook Air ($2349.99)
$100 off 2.4GHz 20-inch iMac ($1099.99)
$100 off 2.66GHz 20-inch iMac ($1399.99)
$150 off 2.8GHz 24-inch iMac ($1649.99)
$50 off 1.83GHz Mac mini ($549.00)
$50 off 2.0GHz Mac mini ($749.00)
$150 off 2.8GH Mac Pro ($2649.99)

[spyd4r]

no ipod deals?

grrr

[thegoat54]

Last year the black friday deal for Canada was $99 off all new macs.

I can't remember what it was for Ipods.

[g0lden0rchard]

I was going to make a sarcastic remark but this actually works too.
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/IBM/

Dead

"Hmm, the page you’re looking for can’t be found"

[mariokarter]

if this is only for epp members than this thread fails.

[spyd4r]

Dead

"Hmm, the page you’re looking for can’t be found"

try ibm, not IBM

[Geil]

Last year Black Friday in US @ Apple stores they had small discounts on Macs but also cheap iPhone and iPod accessories e.g. cases, car adapters, screenprotectors etc, can't remember any discounts on the actual iPods but for sure not on the iPhones, not sure about Canada though

[g0lden0rchard]

Apple wants to be the Mercedes of the computer world.
They don't budge much on price even though they have high margins
This keeps their marketshare lower than it could be

Apple Gross Margin = about 35%
which is quite nice for the computer world

That means that for a $1,400 laptop
$490 goes to gross margin

Net Income as % of sales = 14.8% = WOW

Source = Page 55
http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_files/IROL/10/107357/AAPL_10K_FY08.pdf

[fyrefly]

Last year Black Friday in US @ Apple stores they had small discounts on Macs but also cheap iPhone and iPod accessories e.g. cases, car adapters, screenprotectors etc, can't remember any discounts on the actual iPods but for sure not on the iPhones, not sure about Canada though

The computer discounts were $101 off iMacs and MacBooks (non Pro) Only, if memory serves.

The *rumours* (I stress rumours) say this year the discounts will be bigger - we'll see what happens on Friday!

[i-doc]

Does anybody know if these discounts on Friday will also apply to the brick and mortar store locations or just online?

[QtBeBe_Angel]

Does anybody know if these discounts on Friday will also apply to the brick and mortar store locations or just online?

I received an email stating it's in store too.

[craeyon]

Does anybody know if these discounts on Friday will also apply to the brick and mortar store locations or just online?rofl that sounded like they are selling off the bricks and mortars off their Apple store at a discount as well.

Now that would be desperate haha

[fyrefly]

Does anybody know if these discounts on Friday will also apply to the brick and mortar store locations or just online?

Yep, like QtBeBe_Angel stated it was in the e-mail, and there's signs up advertising the sale at Yorkdale and Eaton Centre (that I've seen - probably at other stores too).

[xstatik]

There is a sign up at the Toronto Eaton Centre store for a one day sale this Friday!

[patrickrfd]

Apple wants to be the Mercedes of the computer world.
They don't budge much on price even though they have high margins.

I must agree with what you said. Apple in not interested in satisfying every consumer out there, but rather a percentage of them.

[ceraf]

try ibm, not IBM

completely forgot that ibm was an apple partner....even when i'm working at ibm right now.

[QtBeBe_Angel]

There is a sign up at the Toronto Eaton Centre store for a one day sale this Friday!

What is the sign up for? :O You need to sign up for a sale?!

[Bordello]

What is the sign up for? :O You need to sign up for a sale?!
I think he meant that they put a sign up to advertise the sale.

[MrDisco]

What is the sign up for? :O You need to sign up for a sale?!

<facepalm>

It's a sign that is posted up on the vertical surface of the building for the purpose of advertising the upcoming sale.

[Sansul]

Apple at some point has to appease its shareholders. But I think its pretty sad when 50$ off a computer that comes to 1500$ out the door is considered hot.

The macbook is 30% alunimum, 30% profit, and 40% actual computer, in terms of cost.

I so desperately want to buy one, but when you are paying upwards of 1863$ after tax, and have no Blu ray, HDMI out, Firewire...Apple really dropped the ball on this one.

I admit my current HP is fragile as crap, but the fact is it performs 10x better as a Home Theater computer then Apple's glorified aluminum typewriter.

Just bitter that the aluminum adds 1000$ to the cost of the computer. I think I shall wait until June when I get a free Ipod, and the specs are increased.

[tekki]

Im not sure if this is already posted but..

http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-749547-10480837

I dont think apple usually have sales, do they?

[aragingbull]

repost:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=663236

[HowEver]

What makes you think that Apple added $1000 to the cost of their computers when they made them from more aluminum than before??


Apple at some point has to appease its shareholders. But I think its pretty sad when 50$ off a computer that comes to 1500$ out the door is considered hot.

The macbook is 30% alunimum, 30% profit, and 40% actual computer, in terms of cost.

I so desperately want to buy one, but when you are paying upwards of 1863$ after tax, and have no Blu ray, HDMI out, Firewire...Apple really dropped the ball on this one.

I admit my current HP is fragile as crap, but the fact is it performs 10x better as a Home Theater computer then Apple's glorified aluminum typewriter.

Just bitter that the aluminum adds 1000$ to the cost of the computer. I think I shall wait until June when I get a free Ipod, and the specs are increased.

[mildlyaddicted]

Im not sure if this is already posted but..



Try using the search feature on the home page OP. It was top 5 under the forums part of the search with a search of "apple"

[jande9]

Does anyone know when this sale starts?

Midnight Eastern, or Atlantic, or Pacific???

[lovepizza]

i got the email last week so i'm assumin eastern...

[superotaku78]

Crap!!! Now I'm pissed...I just bought a refurbed nano for my Dad for Christmas for $109 and now I see it for $10 less. I tried to cancel but they've already "Prepared it for Shipping". Do I have to pay for the shipping if I want to return it? Does anyone have experience with this>:(? $10 is $10!

[neomonkey]

So let me get this straight. We cann add EEP discounts on top of the black friday sales prices? That would be a good deal!

[AndrewRFD]

Actually, I'm going to unlock this one as the other thread deals specifically with the Apple EPP promotion. Per their front page, they are also going to have a Black Friday promotion that is open to everyone.

[Ethan15]

Apple's Black Friday sales have appeared on their Australian site, giving us a little insight into the 'deals' we in the US can possibly expect tomorrow. It looks like the biggest cut will be on the new MacBooks and iMacs -- up to $100 off, with some smaller discounts on iPods and the Apple TV. Everything else falls pretty much in line with what we've seen in previous years. It's nothing terribly exciting or unexpected for sure, so if you were thinking about busting down the doors in search of a $7 iPhone tomorrow morning, you might want to cuddle in for a few extra winks instead

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/11/applesales.jpg

Boo ..... >:(

SOURCE: ENGADGET

[goob3r]

Crap!!! Now I'm pissed...I just bought a refurbed nano for my Dad for Christmas for $109 and now I see it for $10 less. I tried to cancel but they've already "Prepared it for Shipping". Do I have to pay for the shipping if I want to return it? Does anyone have experience with this>:(? $10 is $10!

Relax. Call up sales and tell them. They will refund you the $10+tax.

[ur2nvme]

the prices aren't that great, can still get apple stuff cheaper elsewhere.

[cache]

So let me get this straight. We cann add EEP discounts on top of the black friday sales prices? That would be a good deal!

really?

[fyrefly]

So let me get this straight. We cann add EEP discounts on top of the black friday sales prices? That would be a good deal!

As far as I understand, it's the reverse... the discounts come off the EPP Price. like the Baseline MBP is $1977 in the EPP Store - it'll be $100-150 off *that* price, whichever amount of discount Apple choses to put on the products (everyone else gets the $XX discount off of the retail price).

[knight]

where is the best place to buy a macbook pro ?

[sparhawk909]

where is the best place to buy a macbook pro ?

On your local craigslist.

[neomonkey]

really?

EPP pricing for the new Alubook 2.4 $1649, 2.0 $1315.

If those prices are discounted further $100 or so then you're saving roughly 200 off the new macbooks.

For those who need a new computer now, thats a great deal.

[SaraLee]

Interested to see what kind of pricing Apple offers. I've narrowed my search for a work laptop down to the Macbook Pro or Sony Vaio Z.

[superotaku78]

Relax. Call up sales and tell them. They will refund you the $10+tax.

Phew...thanks. My precious $10 might be safe. I tried calling right after I ordered, but their offices were closed for American Thanksgiving. I'll try again tomorrow.

[number8888]

So the prices shows up midnight EST? That's 12 min from now.

[RLP06]

nanos still 159

[Nierdal]

Still nothing.... so is this EST or PST?

[g0lden0rchard]

nothing yet

[spyd4r]

weak sauce

[Borla]

weak sauce

x2

[golden_monopolis]

i was attracted ...and disappointed...
6% was not a good deal to start off with..yet..i dunno..i see nothing...err..
X3 please

[boubouq]

How boring is this?

I think I may have gone crazy!!!

[boubouq]

"We'll be back soon" sign now!!!!!

[ging54321]

We'll be back soon!

Wonder what time they will be up and running again. The site just went down a few minutes ago

[fyrefly]

I am trying to surprize my girlfriend with some ram for her mac mini refurb from a while back (Yeah, I know, romantic as hell)... I haven't been able to figure out what kind of ram i need to buy for it and (2) being a PC guy, is there Mac specific memory I have to buy? Prob not the right forum but since theres nothing happening on the apple site, may as well occupy my time here : )

If it's a Mac Mini Intel - it takes DDR2-667 SODIMMs.

You should be able to load it with 2GB (2x1gb SODIMMs) - or 3GB unofficially - if it's a Core2Duo model.

There is Mac-Specific memory out there - but just get something that's got a lifetime warranty and you'll be set. The 1GB SODIMMS have gone on sale as low as $9.99 each (after MIR at NCIX) recently...

EDIT: Also... Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 115 (46 members and 69 guests) :D

[Ukrainianoiler]

nanos still 159

Nano on sale for 153.99 at Future Shop
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10110684&catid=23473&CMP=ILC-Clicks_From_Flyer_Pages&langid=EN

0002 - now showing 148.99 (unless you're a mint green fan, its a bit more then!)

[fyrefly]

Nano on sale for 153.99 at Future Shop
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10110684&catid=23473&CMP=ILC-Clicks_From_Flyer_Pages&langid=EN

Also $149.99 (144.99 Cash only instore) at SIG. Possible PM Opportunity - depending on how good this Black Friday "sale" is.

http://www.sigelectronics.com/Apple-i/iPod/Apple-iPod-Nano-8GB-Purple-NEW-GEN

[fleecy]

Apple Store Australia's page is already up :

http://store.apple.com/au/browse/campaigns/black_friday?mco=Mjg0MzQ0OQ

It's a nice preview of discounts to come over here. I'm going to sleep now.

[MrDisco]

0002 - now showing 148.99

thanks. looks like i'm just going to get an 8gb nano...been hoping for a 16gb but they never go on sale (and they never seem to be available for ISPU).

[spyd4r]

Apple Store Australia's page is already up :

http://store.apple.com/au/browse/campaigns/black_friday?mco=Mjg0MzQ0OQ

It's a nice preview of discounts to come over here. I'm going to sleep now.

wow, thats crap

$61 off a $1599 purchase..

[tragd]

yeah.... quite disappointing.
pretty much everything is less than 10% off

[gleberental]

Here are a few links that work

http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/bmo/
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/scotiabank/
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/cibc/
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/rbc/
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/gm
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/ford
http://www.apple.com/ca/cepp/mazda/

I am sure you can figure a lot more of them.

try this Google search link (http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&as_qdr=all&q=site%3Aapple.com%2Fca%2Fcepp%2F&btnG=Search&meta=) to find deep links to many more partnered organizations

[spyd4r]

try this Google search link (http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&as_qdr=all&q=site%3Aapple.com%2Fca%2Fcepp%2F&btnG=Search&meta=) to find deep links to many more partnered organizations

sweet, there is 2 there I can buy from officially.. see who has a better discount.

[golden_monopolis]

everywhere i go..i see this moronic apple discount everywhere..its totally stupid man...

SIG is selling cheaper Apple products than that crappy promotion

Nice found on the nano 8GB, 149.99 is a good price.

i bought my macbook from SIG few weeks back after thanks giving.
i tried to PM on their apple products before, however it didn't work cuz theya re not authroized reseller/dealer of apple....so i just bought from them

well...not the best without the PM, but still a good price

EDIT: WOAH...144.99 cash..even better...

[Zed44]

How do the Apple cepp stores work? Do you have to put in an employee ID or something of that sort to have your order approved?

[AdidasROXX]

it's on!

edit: hmm, the base models are fine, but when i add upgrades, it doesn't show the right price

[SeraphJ]

Is it me, or is anyone else disappointed with this discount >_>?

[MC25]

Well every deal sucks, but I will pick up CoD 4 for mac...$11 off, thats about a 20% discount

[tmash]

With the EPP, it's $1214 for MB 2.0, and $1548 for MB 2.4

[QtBeBe_Angel]

sure sux :( was hoping more of a discount on a itouch.

[Azndrag0n]

Guys, if you work with one of the companies associated with Apple's EPP program, you get an even GREATER discount!!

BlackFriday price vs EPP price

Macbook 13" 2.0Ghz 1298$ vs 1214$
Macbook 13" 2.4Ghz 1648$ vs 1543$
IPod Nano 8gb 158$ vs 148$
IPod Touch 8gb 238$ vs 222$

[Ukrainianoiler]

Weak....

[tmash]

Well, there's at least one hot deal:

http://store.apple.com/ca_epp_231008/product/TQ745?mco=MTAwNzcz#overview

Office for Mac 08 for $24, but it has to be combined with a minimum order of $600.

[sehomoho]

Well, there's at least one hot deal:

http://store.apple.com/ca_epp_231008/product/TQ745?mco=MTAwNzcz#overview

Office for Mac 08 for $24, but it has to be combined with a minimum order of $600.

yeah, but put 2 of them in the cart and it'll work (for now) at $24 each, free shipping, total of $48. i put my order in, wonder what apple's record is in standing behind their website offers.

[TeriyakiJack]

I was totally fooled by their website. I was looking at the prices, and noticed things like :


Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Give iPhone 3G an elegant place to call home on a desk or in the living room.

$24.00 Was $29.00 Save $5.00

Buy now

The SAVE $5.00 is in bright red, which caught my eye first. I was going, WOW, these deals are pretty good!. Kept browsing and then figured out their little game. :lol:

[milhaus]

Wow, this absolutely blows. In past years, there have been one or two excellent deals of third party products, like Shure headphones at a fair number of $$$ off.

First party product discounts are a joke: I got a 120GB Classic for less than Apple's one day sale price ($230 from Staples) at regular price + free shipping.

[leonheartx]

i am using the bmo link, and just a few questions:

are the prices listed in CDN?
is it free shipping?
are there taxes?

thinking of getting an iTouch... although not MUCH cheaper, its still cheaper than getting it from FS/BB

[or do u guys know cheaper places than apple store]

[MrDisco]

are the prices listed in CDN?
is it free shipping?
are there taxes?


yes
yes
yes

[codtongues]

Nothing there at all. At least Amazon.com has a 16g first generation Ipod touch for $199 if you have a American friend or address.

[ghetto fobolous]

BlackFriday price vs EPP price

Macbook 13" 2.0Ghz 1298$ vs 1214$
Macbook 13" 2.4Ghz 1648$ vs 1543$


Not bad for the Macbook -- keep in mind regular prices are: $1399 and $1749, respectively. That's almost $200 off!

Are the prices on the Online Store (Canada) the same as the Retail stores?

[warpdrive]

I'd rather buy it locally if I could, and get a better return policy in case there are problems.

[fyrefly]

Not bad for the Macbook -- keep in mind regular prices are: $1399 and $1749, respectively. That's almost $200 off!

Are the prices on the Online Store (Canada) the same as the Retail stores?

Apple B&M Retail stores will give you the EPP + Discount prices today only, yes.

[Vidkid72]

Ok so with my EPP I would save 12.00 over the Costco price I paid but get free engraving. I'm wondering if I should pull the trigger for one from apple and return the one I bought my wife from Costco. I like Costco's return policy should anything happen to it in the first 90 days but free engraving and saving 12.00 is nice too.

What to do?

[spotts01]

If your looking for 8gb iPods go to Staples, most are $148 and you can apply a coupon if you have one.

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_class.asp?CatIds=74,3115&name=CA_CL_MP3+Players

[Snicla]

Oh Apple, you're so naughty and deceitful.

[MrDisco]

What to do?

get it from apple. nothing is going to happen in the first 90 days and if it does you have 1yr warranty.

[Col127]

Well, there's at least one hot deal:

http://store.apple.com/ca_epp_231008/product/TQ745?mco=MTAwNzcz#overview

Office for Mac 08 for $24, but it has to be combined with a minimum order of $600.

i don't see this deal at all.

[hardcoredummy]

LOL those who thought the Macbooks were going to be sub-$1k are probably a little disappointed this morning. I knew there was noway in hell that Apple would discount Macbooks $3-400 off, despite how cheap laptops are these days and the financial state of the world.

Too bad, i would have picked up a new Macbook if it was really that discounted.

Now we get to hear for a month how people are going to wait for the awesome deals on Boxing Day (and they will subsequently be disappointed as well).

[xeL|]

i don't see this deal at all.

+1

[Acuratl]

can anybody use the EPP discount, if so can there be problems with the warranty later on?

[QuadESL63]

yeah, but put 2 of them in the cart and it'll work (for now) at $24 each, free shipping, total of $48. i put my order in, wonder what apple's record is in standing behind their website offers.

It is $324... didn't see the $24 with $600 purchase deal >:(

[g0lden0rchard]

No better than the FS $100 off Apple sale that ended last week

I would like to see the Mac Office deal - I can't see the $24 Office deal

what I do see is

Office 2008 for Mac - Special Media Edition Upgrade
Special Deal: Get 50% instant savings when you purchase Office 2008 for Mac Special Media Edition by January 10, 2009

[iamnotamerican.com]

yeah.... quite disappointing.
pretty much everything is less than 10% off

...and if you buy a new 24", 2.8gHz iMac from the education store, it's actually $1 more than if you bought one through the regular store at the sale price.

No discounts, it seems, off education or refurb pricing.

[iamnotamerican.com]

i don't see this deal at all.
+2

[HowEver]

I like SiG, but come on: anybody can sell things cheaper if they fall off of a truck.



everywhere i go..i see this moronic apple discount everywhere..its totally stupid man...

SIG is selling cheaper Apple products than that crappy promotion

Nice found on the nano 8GB, 149.99 is a good price.

i bought my macbook from SIG few weeks back after thanks giving.
i tried to PM on their apple products before, however it didn't work cuz theya re not authroized reseller/dealer of apple....so i just bought from them

well...not the best without the PM, but still a good price

EDIT: WOAH...144.99 cash..even better...

[sehomoho]

It is $324... didn't see the $24 with $600 purchase deal >:(

right, it's gone now, too bad.

[QuadESL63]

right, it's gone now, too bad.

Darn! >:(

[blindemboss]

I like SiG, but come on: anybody can sell things cheaper if they fall off of a truck.

Are you suggesting SiG sells stolen goods?

[Laserheart]

where is the best place to buy a macbook pro ?

The Apple store online, or in person, is the best place to buy a MacBook in my opinion.

Apple bends over backwards to support you... especially if you can get it at one of the Apple stores.

They offer free courses, and will even transfer your data from your previous computer!

[AdidasROXX]

it's on!

edit: hmm, the base models are fine, but when i add upgrades, it doesn't show the right price

if anybody cares, I just made an order via the phone for macbook

EPP online store: $1214 + ram, vga, remote = $1398 + tax
BUT online calculator that Apple has for some reason total $1456

via phone: the guy got $1456 but the deal is minus $101 so my final price came out to $1355.

YMMV but try calling in your order to see if the price differs!

[fyrefly]

No discounts, it seems, off education or refurb pricing.

There never has been a discount off refurb or EDU pricing, and that wasn't expected at all. As discussed earlier in the thread, it's a discount of REgular price, or the EPP Price if you qualify for an EPP discount.

[craeyon]

To all the Apple Fanboys.. where is your God now!?

[HowEver]

There never has been a discount off refurb or EDU pricing, and that wasn't expected at all. As discussed earlier in the thread, it's a discount of REgular price, or the EPP Price if you qualify for an EPP discount.

Not related to sale pricing, and not sure about these days, but educational pricing used to regularly qualify you for a slight discount on refurbs, and for AppleCare for refurbs as well.


To all the Apple Fanboys.. where is your God now!?

Do you mean the person whom we thank each and every powercycle for the gift that we don't have to run Windows? Everywhere.

[Montague]

Do you mean the person whom we thank each and every powercycle for the gift that we don't have to run Windows? Everywhere.
Does not change the fact that this "sale" blows.

[bluetroll]

they really need to try a bit harder.

[g0lden0rchard]

Black Friday Price

MacBook 2.0 GHz

@ Apple (EPP + Sale) = $1,214
http://store.apple.com/ca_epp_178240/configure/MB466LL/A?mco=MTkzOTIzOQ

@ BB =$1,399
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10111215&catid=22156

Save $186 or 13.3%

[warpdrive]

I was able to get a price match at a FS for the EPP Black Friday price for the Macbook, althought they would not give me the extra 10% of the difference. Ah well, better than nothing. I’d rather buy locally in case I have dead pixels/build problems and it’s easier exchanging stuff at FS

[dpolites]

What a rip... Was expecting more from Apple considering the economy. Might hold off intentionally on replacing my MacBook and hope others do, Apple needs to taste reality and have sales slow to reduce their pricing closer to the PC notebook pricing.

[Pavel]

I was going to get the iPhone 3G dock for $22 but it doesnt even include an iPhone cable. The reason I want one is so I dont have to use my USB cable all the time. I was also thinking about their screen protectors, but theyve received mixed reviews....besides, they're not on sale. Otherwise, nothing I can see stand outs that hits me as far as anything being a good deal.

[zerron]

anybody know if macbook can install windows XP on?

[Acuratl]

anybody know if macbook can install windows XP on?

Yes you can run it natively via BOOTCAMP since its an intel chipset, don't know why you would want to, i tried it but its a hassle switching back and forth..OSX is much better.

[g0lden0rchard]

Apple Store at Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke would not give me the Black Friday EPP price of $1,214. They said online only. Quite sad that they do not take care of their customers better.

By the way the Apple Store was PACKED!
I was surprised

[jfarah]

if anybody cares, I just made an order via the phone for macbook

EPP online store: $1214 + ram, vga, remote = $1398 + tax
BUT online calculator that Apple has for some reason total $1456

via phone: the guy got $1456 but the deal is minus $101 so my final price came out to $1355.

YMMV but try calling in your order to see if the price differs!

Hey AdidasRoxx, I also ordered directly by phone and got the same deal. macbook, + 4gb ram upgrade, dvi, and remote for 1355+tax(13%) = 1531.15

[fyrefly]

What a rip... Was expecting more from Apple considering the economy. Might hold off intentionally on replacing my MacBook and hope others do, Apple needs to taste reality and have sales slow to reduce their pricing closer to the PC notebook pricing.

So for the last 10 years Apple has been priced higher than the PC Competition. What exactly do you argue means they have to price down to match the Acers and eMachines of the world now? The economy downturn will not be permanent, and Apple looks on par for the course this financial quarter. They're doing better than Dell. So they should abandon their working fiscal plan to match Dell's failing plan in this economy so that you'll buy a new MacBook? I seriously doubt it.

[HollowMan]

what happens if i use EPP to purchase a macbook but im not an employee of any of the companies? will they check?

[tragd]

Hey AdidasRoxx, I also ordered directly by phone and got the same deal. macbook, + 4gb ram upgrade, dvi, and remote for 1355+tax(13%) = 1531.15

hey, when you made this order by phone, did they check your epp? if so, how? employee id #? or..?

[tmash]

what happens if i use EPP to purchase a macbook but im not an employee of any of the companies? will they check?

It says in their terms of sale that if they find out that you arent' employed in that company, that you authorize them to charge you the difference for the non-discounted price.

That being said, they don't really check I don't think (it would be too difficult to check everyone!) and the EPP discount is supposedly to be allowed to used by family and friends, so I'm sure you know someone that works at one of those companies ;).

[phonics]

i got to order the 2x ms office for 48$ through, lets see if it ships

[tmash]

Nice! I just got the shipping confirmation, my two copies of Office for $48 shipped out :D.


I'll give it to apple, I don't know if they just don't realize what happened, but good for them (or should i say good for me) honoring it:lol::lol:

[g0lden0rchard]

I tried to get Black Friday EPP deal at FS and BB at the Dundas/403 locations and failed. They would not PP and EPP deal

[C-Lo]

Apple Store at Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke would not give me the Black Friday EPP price of $1,214. They said online only. Quite sad that they do not take care of their customers better.

By the way the Apple Store was PACKED!
I was surprised

Funny cuz I got my 2.4ghz Macbook at Sherway tonight for $1543 (epp price) :D they just asked me to "add to cart" whatever I wanted to buy so that they can match it.

[Derivative99]

Hey AdidasRoxx, I also ordered directly by phone and got the same deal. macbook, + 4gb ram upgrade, dvi, and remote for 1355+tax(13%) = 1531.15

I tried the same order, with the exception I wanted the 2.4Ghz Macbook. The price also adds wrong, but they would not subtract the $101 from the incorrect total. They "charged" me the incorrect total, and told me to call back tomorrow and talk to customer service to get a price adjustment. I don't really want the correct price, I want the incorrect price - $101. This would save an additional $70 over the EPP plan price. I can always cancel my order, depending on what they offer me. I tried calling twice, and neither rep would just subtract the $101 from the incorrect price for me.

[AdidasROXX]

I tried the same order, with the exception I wanted the 2.4Ghz Macbook. The price also adds wrong, but they would not subtract the $101 from the incorrect total. They "charged" me the incorrect total, and told me to call back tomorrow and talk to customer service to get a price adjustment. I don't really want the correct price, I want the incorrect price - $101. This would save an additional $70 over the EPP plan price. I can always cancel my order, depending on what they offer me. I tried calling twice, and neither rep would just subtract the $101 from the incorrect price for me.

ok, perhaps I should have been more clear. my order form still shows 1456 but the guy told me that he is either sending or attached note to take off 101 the next day or something like that. so i guess it's somewhat still a hoping game for me. was going to wait for a revised invoice or see what they charged on my credit card on mon/tues.

i'm hoping jfarah can confirm that? unless they took the 101 off right away?

[spyd4r]

Nice! I just got the shipping confirmation, my two copies of Office for $48 shipped out :D.


I'll give it to apple, I don't know if they just don't realize what happened, but good for them (or should i say good for me) honoring it:lol::lol:

can't believe i forgot to order this..lol

[synaptech]

Yes you can run it natively via BOOTCAMP since its an intel chipset, don't know why you would want to, i tried it but its a hassle switching back and forth..OSX is much better.

Try VMWare Fusion... not rebooting - all windows apps run. Awesome.

[QuadESL63]

Nice! I just got the shipping confirmation, my two copies of Office for $48 shipped out :D.


I'll give it to apple, I don't know if they just don't realize what happened, but good for them (or should i say good for me) honoring it:lol::lol:

Do u need two copies? Will you consider to sell one? :D

[synaptech]

Anyone buying an extra copy of Office and looking to sell at your cost + shipping, PM me.

[TheDuffMan]

Got the discounted iPod Touch 8GB for $21 off - was going to buy anyways so this was a nice surprise. Thanks.

[jfarah]

ok, perhaps I should have been more clear. my order form still shows 1456 but the guy told me that he is either sending or attached note to take off 101 the next day or something like that. so i guess it's somewhat still a hoping game for me. was going to wait for a revised invoice or see what they charged on my credit card on mon/tues.

i'm hoping jfarah can confirm that? unless they took the 101 off right away?

it hasnt shipped yet, i hope monday. yes the emailed invoice was full price but when i log into apple account its the right price. 1355 + tax. it hasnt hit my CC# yet either so i will post ASAP.

[Inno]

Got the discounted iPod Touch 8GB for $21 off - was going to buy anyways so this was a nice surprise. Thanks.

The Touch 8GB shows as $243 for me via EPP. This is supposed to be a deal? It is cheaper at Staples ($229). :confused:

[fyrefly]

The Touch 8GB shows as $243 for me via EPP. This is supposed to be a deal? It is cheaper at Staples ($229). :confused:

You missed the sale by about 24 hours. LOL.