[Staples] Apple Watch 6, $60 off and additional 5% off with coupon code

Apr 14th, 2021 4:28 pm

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qfli78 [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 5, 2019; 1109 posts; 4098 upvotes

Apr 14th, 2021 4:28 pm

[Staples] Apple Watch 6, $60 off and additional 5% off with coupon code

Retailer:: Staples

Apple Watch 6, $60 off plus 5% off using coupon code 82115

https://www.staples.ca/products/2978043 ... sport-band

The coupon code also works for Watch SE.

https://www.staples.ca/products/2978050 ... sport-band

Staples coupon codes:
staples-staples-coupons-megathread-389024/

Rakuten cashback is 1% on April 14.

Edit: Coupon code 94008 is no longer valid. new coupon code 81381 provides $25 off.
April 27: Coupon code 96533 provides 10% off.
April 28: Price for both Watch SE and Watch 6 drops by $60. Coupon code 82115 provides 5% off.
April 29: $60 discount for Watch SE is no longer available.

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Apr 14th, 2021 4:43 pm

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EugW: Deal Expert; Mar 23, 2009; 19671 posts; 5758 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 14th, 2021 4:43 pm

This Watch is basically obsolete. Not recommended.

The non-LTE version only has 8 GB storage, which means a lot of people complain about not being able to do software updates without wiping stuff off the Watch. Save up and buy a Watch SE. That comes with 32 GB storage, better screen, and much faster SoC.

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Apr 14th, 2021 4:53 pm

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qfli78 [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 5, 2019; 1109 posts; 4098 upvotes

Apr 14th, 2021 4:53 pm

EugW wrote: ↑ This watch is basically obsolete. Not recommended.

The non-LTE version only has 8 GB storage, which means a lot of people complain about not being able to do software updates without wiping stuff off the Watch. Save up and buy a Watch SE. That comes with 32 GB storage, better screen, and much faster SoC.

Good to know. Wondering what are the use case of this watch given Apple Store still sells it.

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Apr 14th, 2021 4:59 pm

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EugW: Deal Expert; Mar 23, 2009; 19671 posts; 5758 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 14th, 2021 4:59 pm

qfli78 wrote: ↑ Good to know. Wondering what are the use case of this watch given Apple Store still sells it.

It's cheap and it still works. Some people buy them for their kids, elderly parents, etc. for basic functionality. It also is cheap enough that you can use it for exercising in place of other exercise watches.

However, if you want a proper Apple Watch experience, the Series 3 is quite lacking, and people get frustrated having to reset their Watches or wipe apps just to do a basic firmware update.

The Watch SE is only $110 more. Yes, as a percentage that's a lot more than the 3, but in terms of absolute dollars, it's not that much more and the SE is a much, much better Watch. The Watch SE is basically a Series 5 but missing the ECG monitor and missing the Always-on-Display (but the Series 3 doesn't have those features either).

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Apr 14th, 2021 5:00 pm

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Mulder and Scully: Deal Addict; Aug 3, 2006; 4599 posts; 1239 upvotes

Apr 14th, 2021 5:00 pm

qfli78 wrote: ↑ Good to know. Wondering what are the use case of this watch given Apple Store still sells it.

Entry level for people with a budget or who want to test the waters. That's how Apple (and many other companies) get you. You see the entry level model price point and it's affordable so you do it. You like the product and life is good, but it can be better

Next thing you know you're upgrading the product, buying other Apple products and buying apps, games, iCloud, Music, TV+, Arcade, etc. That Apple Watch Series 3 you bought on sale for $260 in 2021 ends up turning into a Watch Series 6, iPad, Macbook and $200 in iTunes cards by 2022 lol.

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Apr 14th, 2021 5:01 pm

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georgecantstandya: Deal Addict; Dec 21, 2013; 1656 posts; 2063 upvotes; GTA

Apr 14th, 2021 5:01 pm

I’ve had my Series 3 for 2 years now and love it. Paid $299 back then. I certainly wouldn’t be paying more than $150 for it now as we are on the cusp of a new Gen 7 later this year.

I’ll add that my battery life after 2 years of daily use is the same as when it was brand new.

My regular watches are collecting dust

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Apr 14th, 2021 5:06 pm

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Smartchen: Deal Addict; Aug 30, 2015; 1982 posts; 1542 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Apr 14th, 2021 5:06 pm

Could go even lower, the new generation just in the corner

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Apr 14th, 2021 5:08 pm

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EugW: Deal Expert; Mar 23, 2009; 19671 posts; 5758 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 14th, 2021 5:08 pm

Smartchen wrote: ↑ Could go even lower, the new generation just in the corner

Even if it goes below $200, I still wouldn't recommend it.

Apr 14th, 2021 5:09 pm

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qfli78 [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 5, 2019; 1109 posts; 4098 upvotes

Apr 14th, 2021 5:09 pm

EugW wrote: ↑ It's cheap and it still works. Some people buy them for their kids, elderly parents, etc. for basic functionality. It also is cheap enough that you can use it for exercising in place of other exercise watches.

However, if you want a proper Apple Watch experience, the Series 3 is quite lacking, and people get frustrated having to reset their Watches or wipe apps just to do a basic firmware update.

The Watch SE is only $110 more. Yes, as a percentage that's a lot more than the 3, but in terms of absolute dollars, it's not that much more and the SE is a much, much better Watch. The Watch SE is basically a Series 5 but missing the ECG monitor and missing the Always-on-Display (but the Series 3 doesn't have those features either).

Thanks for the comments. Coupon code 94008 also works for Apple Watch SE.

Updated the post to include Apple Watch SE. 10% discount ($37) seems decent for Apple Watch SE which was release in late 2020.

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Apr 14th, 2021 5:13 pm

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Smartchen: Deal Addict; Aug 30, 2015; 1982 posts; 1542 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Apr 14th, 2021 5:13 pm

EugW wrote: ↑ Even if it goes below $200, I still wouldn't recommend it.

Better than paying $300 +
I think below $200 is good to pull the trigger for non Apple fans who just simply need a smart watch, that’s the price level other brands would do

Apr 14th, 2021 5:15 pm

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EugW: Deal Expert; Mar 23, 2009; 19671 posts; 5758 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 14th, 2021 5:15 pm

Smartchen wrote: ↑ Better than paying $300 +
I think below $200 is good to pull the trigger for non Apple fans who just simply need a smart watch, that’s the price level other brands would do

No it's not. That's my point. I'd recommend getting nothing for $200, or else a Watch SE for $300+.

The Watch 3 is at the end of its life, and people are already having serious storage issues with it. Remember, Watch Series 3 is four years old.

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Apr 14th, 2021 5:37 pm

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uglyguy: Deal Addict; Jan 11, 2007; 1583 posts; 397 upvotes; Edmonton

Apr 14th, 2021 5:37 pm

Thanks OP for posting.
I think I will pull the trigger on a $330 first Apple watch.
It might be a dumb q so please excuse me. Anyone know the work around to use Air Miles cash miles for online purchase with coupon code? TIA and stay safe.

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Apr 14th, 2021 6:17 pm

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qfli78 [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 5, 2019; 1109 posts; 4098 upvotes

Apr 14th, 2021 6:17 pm

Added Apple Watch SE 44mm ($369) to the OP. Revised post title to focus on Apple Watch SE based on feedback.

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Apr 14th, 2021 6:56 pm

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dotdot23: Jr. Member; Mar 25, 2009; 142 posts; 152 upvotes; Scarborough

Apr 14th, 2021 6:56 pm

Is this code specifically for these two Apple watches?

Does it work on anything else?

Apr 14th, 2021 7:01 pm

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setlist: Sr. Member; Aug 30, 2015; 664 posts; 947 upvotes; BC

Apr 14th, 2021 7:01 pm

I've not been on focused on Apple Watch SE price movements - is this a good deal for the 40mm? I wasn't in the market for one, but now my daughter has shown me that her series 1 is bulging to the point the screen is separating from the body, I imagine I'll be needing one soonish.

Apr 14th, 2021 7:13 pm

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qfli78 [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 5, 2019; 1109 posts; 4098 upvotes

Apr 14th, 2021 7:13 pm

dotdot23 wrote: ↑ Is this code specifically for these two Apple watches?

Does it work on anything else?

Yes. But it's unclear what other things. I usually just try it at checkout to see if it works.

It is mentioned in the thread below:
staples-staples-coupons-megathread-389024/4835/

Apr 14th, 2021 7:16 pm

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qfli78 [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 5, 2019; 1109 posts; 4098 upvotes

Apr 14th, 2021 7:16 pm

setlist wrote: ↑ I've not been on focused on Apple Watch SE price movements - is this a good deal for the 40mm? I wasn't in the market for one, but now my daughter has shown me that her series 1 is bulging to the point the screen is separating from the body, I imagine I'll be needing one soonish.

I have not been following up with Apple Watch price closely. However, since this watch is released in Sept. 2020, and it is not available at Apple Education Store, 10% off probably is a good deal.

Apr 14th, 2021 7:26 pm

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assassinsbleed: Newbie; Feb 4, 2021; 18 posts; 12 upvotes

Apr 14th, 2021 7:26 pm

Thank you OP. Ordered a 44mm SE.

I've been waiting for a sale on these for a while after missing out on the Canadian Tire money Sportchek had a few weeks ago.

To anyone asking, this is pretty much as hot as it's going to get for the SE for a while. They're hardly ever on sale and hold their value really well even in the resale market.

Apr 14th, 2021 7:43 pm

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EugW: Deal Expert; Mar 23, 2009; 19671 posts; 5758 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 14th, 2021 7:43 pm

setlist wrote: ↑ I've not been on focused on Apple Watch SE price movements - is this a good deal for the 40mm? I wasn't in the market for one, but now my daughter has shown me that her series 1 is bulging to the point the screen is separating from the body, I imagine I'll be needing one soonish.

The Staples Xmas sale and the Sport Chek CT Money Xmas and recent sales were better, but this 10% off is not bad.

The big score was for the Series 5 when they went on clearance at Xmas at Staples, but they're all sold out now. For example, I and others at RFD bought the Series 5 with stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, LTE cellular, and Milanese band for $485. A few people even managed to get them for as low as $450 IIRC. These initially cost $990 or something like that.

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Apr 14th, 2021 8:03 pm

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qfli78 [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 5, 2019; 1109 posts; 4098 upvotes

Apr 14th, 2021 8:03 pm

Edited the post to mention 1% Rakuten cashback for staples. This increases discount to 11% :-)