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Costco price drop!!!

I just found out today that Costco just dropped their price on the A500 from $479.99 to $429.99 ($50). Good times!

Damn!
moog70 said:
I just found out today that Costco just dropped their price on the A500 from $479.99 to $429.99 ($50). Good times!
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I just bought mine at Costco 7/3/11, 10 days ago

Arnieaz said:
I just bought mine at Costco 7/3/11, 10 days ago
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If true, you can get a refund up to 90 days. I am calling tomorrow to check it out. I bought mine 3 days ago.
I just got $50 plus tax refunded. Thanks for the tip.
Also, Wall Mart reduced it by $50, too.

Amazon.com (direct from Acer) is now below $400.

Target offers them now at $399.00 And with a 15% discount, cost is $340... I already own a VS Gtab, Asus TF, and the Xoom but at that price, I can't resist... Do I have an addiction to tablets?

JoTeC said:
Target offers them now at $399.00 And with a 15% discount, cost is $340... I already own a VS Gtab, Asus TF, and the Xoom but at that price, I can't resist... Do I have an addiction to tablets?
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I do not thing so

Is this a permanent price drop or is it only temporary? I'm looking at getting one but don't know when I'll be able to because I'm still saving up but other hobbies are taking up my money.
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I too got my $50 but I had additional hoops to jump through. Since I was outside the traditional 30 day return window, (where costco can send back to the manufacturer) I had to go and BUY a whole new unit at the 429 price, take it over to refunds and return it on my original receipt. A little bit of trouble (had to have $429 available to buy the unit), but hey, it reset my 90 day return window and it reset my 3 year warranty (2 year costco, 1 year AMEX)

JoTeC said:
Target offers them now at $399.00 And with a 15% discount, cost is $340... I already own a VS Gtab, Asus TF, and the Xoom but at that price, I can't resist... Do I have an addiction to tablets?
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May I ask how to get the 15% off? Haven't found any coupon on it ...

Walked in, showed receipt, origional purchase date 50 days ago, no problem, credited my account.
Even gave me back my $50 membership since they aren't building one near where I live for 2 more years!

$398.00 at Walmart!

I think the price is going down to complete directly with the Transformer. Also, the newer models are out with more memory and the Windows platform.
The reason other places are still at the higher prices my assumption is that these units are already in channel at a price point from Acer (to ensure they had enough stock to sell). They do not want to sell these on thinner margins. Although...do they accept price matches with Walmart or Target?

iris42 said:
May I ask how to get the 15% off? Haven't found any coupon on it ...
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Family member works for Target...

kjy2010 said:
$398.00 at Walmart!
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Costco has a 32GB version, what about Walmart? From walmart online, the price for 16GB is still $449, the 32GB is $498, so the b&m price is 398 now for 16GB, right?

Since I was 2 weeks outside the traditional 30 days return policy. I got $50.00 cash card instead......

Which one do you like best?
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iris42 said:
May I ask how to get the 15% off? Haven't found any coupon on it ...
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Employee discount

target has them in stock for $399 until Oct.
the october date is suspect to me, that to me says Acer is bringing out another unit in Oct.

Target $399 + $50 gift card
I have next weeks sales flyer. Starting tomorrow (Sunday 7-17-11) Target is selling the A500 16gb for $399 + a $50 gift card *while supplies last.
If my math is correct that is like getting the A500 for $349 .
Best Buy and Staples both advertise the "new low price" as $399.99 starting tomorrow.
I think we are going to be seeing many more Acer A500 owners

just got my $50 back from Target for the Acer I bought two weeks ago. Life is good!

[Q] NC refub, a good idea?

i'm looking for a new tablet and found a refub of NC for 120$ is a refub a good idea?
with all the shipping cost it will go up to 169$, there are also other no name tablets (some of them are good) for this price (with the shipping...)
need some advice

Yes, great deal. I have bought one new nook and one refurb and you could not tell the difference. Do NOT go with a no name tablet or you will be crusing trying to do anything. The Nook is a great low priced tablet that is very hackable and easy to use. Plus it is unbrickable and can boot from an SD card
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well... orderd mine a min ago... 127$ with NJ tax + 44$ local tax and shipping...

iakovl said:
i'm looking for a new tablet and found a refub of NC for 120$ is a refub a good idea?
with all the shipping cost it will go up to 169$, there are also other no name tablets (some of them are good) for this price (with the shipping...)
need some advice
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Ditto on buying a refurbished one. I also bought one new and one refurbished and could not tell difference. But check out the refurbished ones being sold on eBay directly by B&N for $119.00 plus sales tax and free shipping. Look at posts here in this thread for a direct link.

I have a refurb also that I got from Overstock. It was shipped from B&N. Paid 139.
It was in perfect condition with no issues. 1 year warranty.
So...at 119....it is a steal.

I'm glad to see that you guys have good luck with your refurbs. I ordered one from B&N on Ebay last night. $119 plus $9.29 OK sales tax. I can't wait for it to get here.
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I'm glad to see that you guys have good luck with your refurbs. I ordered one from B&N on Ebay last night. $119 plus $9.29 OK sales tax. I can't wait for it to get here.

Refurb is even better than new. They rigorously test the refurbs so they are pristine.

Barnes & Noble is presently selling them on eBay for $129 with free shipping... And since you are essentially buying from B&N warranty issue should also be no problem.

I scored one for 119 plus 7 dollars missouri tax on Sunday night. Its gonna be a xmas present for a 4 year old who won't leave his mommies evo3d alone. I look forward to being part of your community.
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It's a great idea mate. I bought mine refurbished with a 1 year warrenty and I'm happy as can be. Buying a NC new at this stage would be a waste in my options as long as you get it from a good source with a trustworthy warrenty furbed.

Get a good deal from B&N with ebates!
Ok, so I learned that ebates doesn't give cash back on Nook purchases. Now if you buy B&N gift cards (not customizable ones), that should qualify for cash back (8% as of now 11/30/11). B&N also has a $10 eGift card for every $100 gift card purchased promotion ($10 to be given after Christmas 12/26/11). Buy $200 in gift cards and get $20 later. You will also qualify for first ebates $10 gift card and cash back ($200 x 8% = $16). So if you're willing to wait for gift cards and cash back later, you can spend $200 and get $30 back in gift cards and $16 cash back via ebates!
http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=57425AA/uPYCeMjozi1Qkw==
Found a coupon for $10 gift card for $50 purchased at Target (in store only). Expires 12/3/11.
http://coupons.target.com/facebook-friends-and-fans-coupons
Don't forget to signup with ebates to get cash back and $10 gift card (Target, B&N, others..).

My NC came with very noticeable scratches on the bezel. The screen is perfect dough.

kwanbis said:
My NC came with very noticeable scratches on the bezel. The screen is perfect dough.
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I would call BN and get a replacement unless you don't mind it that much.
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Nook Color for 199$

eBay - Barnes & Noble via eBay now offers the Nook Tablet for $249 - $50 coupon code: CNOOKDEAL applied during checkout = $199 + free shipping. The release of this tablet also brought about price drops on the existing Nook Color.
Note, order from B&N direct and you can also get $50 off this tablet by signing up for People Magazine for one year ($9.99/mo), or get $25 off this tablet by signing up for a $25 Barnes & Noble Membership, for a total of $75 in possible savings.
http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/barnes-and-noble-nook-tablet/35275.aspx

Google Nexus 7 16gb free shipping $241.5, delivery 7/12-17

Staples is sold out but you might still get the coupon for future use
Been looking around and not sure if this is the BEST deal but this is the best I could find.
First get this Staples coupon: (you pay $7.5 for $15 gift card)
$7.50 For A $15 Staples® Gift Card
Then Staples hasthe pre-order for the 16GB version with free shipping:
Google Nexus 7 16GB Tablet (Pre-sale Only)
Once you add the order into the cart, you'll see it says expected delivery is 7/12-17. You can apply the gift card at the checkout for a net of $7.5 saving.
Note: Just found out that this is not an instant discount. After you purchase, they'll send you the gift card by mail and then you can use it to redeem at staples.com.
Additional note: I found the coupon through bigcrumbs.com For those who doesn't know about this site, it's the 100% legit cash back site supports tons of vendor online. Below are the available cash back it offers for the vendors that sells Nexus 7:
Office Depot - up to 4.2% you can use following free item coupon (not sure if you can combine them all)
336010166 - Large Beach Tote Bag or Burt's Bees Head/Toe Kit
823541225 - Dane Butter Cookies
156437297 - Free Mystery Gift
595897257 - $15 Gas card
Adorama - up to 2.8%
GameStop - up to 3.5%
Walmart - up to 2.8% cashback (crrently pre-order only)
MacMall - up to 2.8% cashback
If Best Buy ever decide to sell the Nexus 7, the bigcrumbs offers 4.2% cash back.
Again, if you want to get cash back, you must sign up with bigcrumbs.com and find vendor in the site and go through its own links.

silvscorp said:
Been looking around and not sure if this is the BEST deal but this is the best I could find.
First get this Staples coupon: (you pay $7.5 for $15 gift card)
$7.50 For A $15 Staples® Gift Card
Then Staples hasthe pre-order for the 16GB version with free shipping:
Google Nexus 7 16GB Tablet (Pre-sale Only)
Once you add the order into the cart, you'll see it says expected delivery is 7/12-17. You can apply the gift card at the checkout for a net of $7.5 saving.
Additional note: I found the coupon through bigcrumbs.com For those who doesn't know about this site, it's the 100% legit cash back site supports tons of vendor online. If Best Buy ever decide to sell the Nexus 7, the bigcrumbs offers 4.2% cash back for all purchase from Best Buy.
I am not associated with bigcrumbs but thought online shoppers might benefit from this place.
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Just found out bigcrumbs also have 2.8 cashback from Adorama.com which also has the nexus 7 for pre-order.
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Just remember that if you have a Staples in your state you have to pay taxes.
This deal would still cost me about 270$

yea tax is the big killer.. but at least free shipping. too bad I missed out on the J&R deal someone else posted.
Staples' expected delivery date is interesting. Not sure if this implies delivery for all pre-orders or this is for Staples only.

Cool find, i would be buying a Nexus 7 since i no longer want android phones

We're so spoiled in Oregon, no Sales Tax and it's against the law for us to pump our own gas, we have to sit and let the attendants do it for us.
Thanks for the finds!

You really could have mentioned that it takes them 24 hours to generate the coupon code and it's not an instant ordeal.

Saintfyre said:
We're so spoiled in Oregon, no Sales Tax and it's against the law for us to pump our own gas, we have to sit and let the attendants do it for us.
Thanks for the finds!
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Lololol
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Nexus 7 for a flat $249.00 no taxes in my case.
MacMall has it to pre order for a flat $249.00 for the 16gig http://www.macmall.com/ I've ordered a lot of things from them and never had a problem thus for.

Using my last yearly associate computer related hardware discount on this and just got a $27 gift card from a warranty on a hard drive that's still good...
Hope to walk out the door spending $200 or less

myjellio said:
MacMall has it to pre order for a flat $249.00 for the 16gig http://www.macmall.com/ I've ordered a lot of things from them and never had a problem thus for.
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bigcrumbs offers 2.8 cash back on MacMall as well.
Apparently, Office Depot shows these in stock with free shipping.

updated some additional cashback for the places that sells Nexus 7, in US only.

silvscorp said:
updated some additional cashback for the places that sells Nexus 7, in US only.
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Anyone pre-ordered Nexus 7 from Staples.com ?
I am seeing this in my order status.
We're sorry, but problems with your order may prevent us from delivering it on time.

That is probably because Google told everyone to wait until they said so
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this last minute hold is messing up those vendor's check out process. The word is most places will start taking new per-order and shipping again next week.
Updated some free item coupon on 1st page you can use on your office depot order.

walmart is starting the pre-order as well with less than $1 shipping. see 1st post for details.

For those asking if you still get the $25 google wallet credit the answer is YES :good:

Staples is now taking orders on the website with 2 day delivery, you can also locate stores that have it in stock, but call the store first as the store I tried today said they weren't allowed to sell until next week (probably Monday) even though they have them in stock.

If "you" work for Walmart you can get 10% off, and you can pay when pickup at Walmart now s mabey preorder and pay when pickup at site to store
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currys uk

http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2013/10/20/galaxy-note-10-1-2014-edition-gets-uk-price-and-release/ Currys selling white 16gb for £499.99. asus Transformer TF701t on sale tomorrow for £429.99 with dock.
No mention of rewards or perks, which is a shame being as we are paying far more than say the states.

w4tcher said:
http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2013/10/20/galaxy-note-10-1-2014-edition-gets-uk-price-and-release/ Currys selling white 16gb for £499.99. asus Transformer TF701t on sale tomorrow for £429.99 with dock.
No mention of rewards or perks, which is a shame being as we are paying far more than say the states.
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It is £25 cheaper at John Lewis but I agree. Paying far more in the UK even when you take VAT into account plus no perks. That's any extra kick in the wallet as the play credit etc would sway the purchase for me.... I am seriously considering picking one up off ebay (approx £400 for the 16gb and £450 for 32 Gb. There is a post lower down with the ebay sellers details and it was shipped by expedited shipping.
I may even use a VPN service and cash in the perks. It is a global market these days and samsung should treat all consumers the same.