I'm looking at a deal on a refurb IPP 12.9 128 gb wifi + cellular from Apple for $150 off normal prices - I doubt there will be a discount more than that once the new models are released later this month. Should I wait to see if the refurbs or new stock of the prior model (stock is very limited as it is and likely to stay limited once new models are announced) get discounted once the new ones are announced, or snatch it up while I can?
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iPad Pro iPad Pro 12.9 refurb - Wait or Grab?
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If you need it now there's no better time than right now! They're super capable devices and will retain that even through a new device release. If you can live without latest and greatest to for it. I'm skipping this iPad iteration personally but yes, your probably right that's probably about as discounted as 12.9 is going to get.
With all due sincerity you need the device or you don't. We can't always hinge our needs on Apple. Even once a new one is released may be weeks before one can be in hand, if you will.
If you need it DO it
With all due sincerity you need the device or you don't. We can't always hinge our needs on Apple. Even once a new one is released may be weeks before one can be in hand, if you will.
If you need it DO it
You would probably save $85 or $100 if they release a new model and you buy the current model refurb and discounted further. I would wait, even though you risk refurb stock running out.
others would rather have the iPad in hand sooner (and lose the potential discount).
Only you know what matters more to you.
others would rather have the iPad in hand sooner (and lose the potential discount).
Only you know what matters more to you.
I dunno. That is a good deal. But...There are always refurb deals. I know the old saying a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. However... Even tho inventory is low, I'm sure there will be deals on the current 12.9" up to and after the new ones are announced as well.
So if it were me, I'd wait. Especially since we are so close to the announcement of new iPads. Who knows, you may prefer the tech on the newer models. Even if you aren't tempted to buy one of the new ones, there probably will be even better discounts on the previous version. It's win win.
So yeah, I'd wait a couple weeks.
So if it were me, I'd wait. Especially since we are so close to the announcement of new iPads. Who knows, you may prefer the tech on the newer models. Even if you aren't tempted to buy one of the new ones, there probably will be even better discounts on the previous version. It's win win.
So yeah, I'd wait a couple weeks.
No matter what you always have 14 day return so if announce the new one and you change your mind you can always return this to the store that way you can compare the two
I have had my 12.9 128gb w/cellular since December 2, 2015 and I love it
I have had my 12.9 128gb w/cellular since December 2, 2015 and I love it
If you spot a good deal on the refurb, get it. Refurb stock is always low and doesn't last.
Differences will be minimal compared to v2 unless true tone is a real want.
I did not quite get that good of a price when I bought it from Best Buy but it was still grand larceny.
I did not quite get that good of a price when I bought it from Best Buy but it was still grand larceny.
I finally bought it. It's great. Not looking back. That deal at Best Buy is nowhere to be seen anytime close to now.