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Ipad 3 high supply?

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Ipad 3 high supply?

Hey guys

Judging by the preorder still going on at apple.ca, it seems like everyone who wants the new ipad can get one. Ipad 2 didnt have this preorder option therefore lines and delays were inevetable.

What is your thoughts?
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Jan 18, 2004
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There will always be line ups.

Even if Apple has to create it by limiting the stock on sale day.
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canadiankorean wrote: There will always be line ups.

Even if Apple has to create it by limiting the stock on sale day.

Yep. It's the "nightclub" policy. Create a lineup so it looks interesting and draw attention.
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Oct 3, 2006
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There will be no shortage of supply just like the iPhone 4s. There will be lineups but no shortage of supply.
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I suspect since they are doing a 10-country launch, less people looking for a quick buck shipping them off to other countries - especially to HK.
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there will be lineups for sure but probably won't be that good for resellers.. i know alot of resellers flew from hk / china to buy load of them and send them back to hk when iphone 4 / 4s came out.. they pay u $100+ a phone..
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If this were the case then this is good for the average consumer. Don't have to wait for stock to replenish after 2 to 3 weeks. Yes of course a customer will be limited to 2, but still better than a customer buying lets say 5 or something in store. Also it would be beneficial for those who couldn't make it to the launch day or don't want to waste their time so to speak and they can grab it the next day, etc.

Yes this will be bad for the resellers here who are trying to make a profit to the locals by asking a $150 markup.
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No need to line up. Just walk into Wal Mart or any other retailer and buy it.
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pre-orders have been pushed to Ships: by March 19 now instead of delivers between Mar 16-19 as the early pre-orderers got.
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I remember lining up at apple and after purchasing one went to best buy and couldvee picked one up without lining up last year.
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number84 wrote: I suspect since they are doing a 10-country launch, less people looking for a quick buck shipping them off to other countries - especially to HK.

plan to buy two units from hk and bring it into china :D
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Jul 12, 2010
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Ontario
Do you guys know where can I bulk buy them? I need 100 pieces of iPad 3 on the launch date? Anyone with any info can post here, or PM me plz.
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khimany wrote: Do you guys know where can I bulk buy them? I need 100 pieces of iPad 3 on the launch date? Anyone with any info can post here, or PM me plz.

Plan to sell them of a profit of $150 or more :P? This is why the stock of any iPad diminishes :P
Blanka
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Ontario
LOL ... yeah :) Is there any place that will sell me 100 pieces? I want them assorted i.e. different colors, and differen versions.
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khimany wrote: LOL ... yeah :) Is there any place that will sell me 100 pieces? I want them assorted i.e. different colors, and differen versions.

Not too sure. Unless you're a legit authorized re-seller that has an actual store/business then maybe Apple might cater to you? Or there's always Google :)
Blanka

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