Any estimates on how many current WiFi owners will return their iPads to get the new 3G version on Friday?
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WiFi Exchange For 3G on Friday
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Apple may have an internal estimate, but I doubt anybody else has an estimate.
It's hard to say. This board reflects the most ardent users, and generally knowledgeable users (obviously with exceptions). I think this board may be overindexed on the number of people who snapped up wifi iPads because they were desperate to get their hands on one, but really wanted 3g all along; and/or people who want to use the iPad everywhere and have realized that 3g is more flexible in that way. In other words, I think this board may create a false impression that there are huge numbers of people who want to trade wifi for 3g.
I'm sure there will be significant numbers, but I don't know if it'll be huge numbers.
It's hard to say. This board reflects the most ardent users, and generally knowledgeable users (obviously with exceptions). I think this board may be overindexed on the number of people who snapped up wifi iPads because they were desperate to get their hands on one, but really wanted 3g all along; and/or people who want to use the iPad everywhere and have realized that 3g is more flexible in that way. In other words, I think this board may create a false impression that there are huge numbers of people who want to trade wifi for 3g.
I'm sure there will be significant numbers, but I don't know if it'll be huge numbers.
Well, I don't mind people trading up for a restocking fee. (10%? $50-70 for a few weeks, okay.)
Apple can use some for refurb replacements.
I mind the people talking stores out of any fee because they are buying something 'better' (the 3G), and then, in effect, they had the use of a new WiFi for the last weeks completely free.
Apple can use some for refurb replacements.
I mind the people talking stores out of any fee because they are buying something 'better' (the 3G), and then, in effect, they had the use of a new WiFi for the last weeks completely free.
Well, I hope there are more users here than that... there are over 600 people viewing the forum now and recently!
But my point is the same: the 'get something for free' entitlement idea just rankles. If you really want only one, and it's a 3G, pay the friggin' restocking fee! (Me, I'm getting one of each, WiFi for work where I don't ever need 3G, 'full' model to have at home and take on vacations. Great tool at work where we have WiFi everywhere!)
If Apple doesn't mind then why should you? People returning their iPad pay a not insignificant fee to do so. Apple, in turn, uses that fee to sell at a discount as "refurbished." Apple keeps two customers happy. Who loses here?
It takes two to tango. If Apple is willing to take it back, then the only problem is in people's attitudes. It seems more childish to be a third-party that can't sleep at night because of some two-party agreement. I have no problem with how Apple deals with its customers. I prefer this policy over, a zealous and consumer unfriendly one.
FWIW, I bought an iPad on opening day and sold it on the 23rd. I'm going to the Apple store on Friday to buy the 3G.
I say 95%..my estimate based on absolutely nothing.
As good as anyone elses guess.
And I believe in a high restock fee and no exchange after 14 days
I'm more worried about inflation: http://www.appleinsider.com/article...lation_43_499_ipads_equal_one_apple_lisa.html
Compare the price of the original iPod to that of the iPad 16GB.
If I had to guess what Apple's most returned product would be, it would be the iPod family. But the price has gone down and the features have multiplied over its lifespan.
I love how people who pre ordered the 3G in the beginning are flipping out over people being allowed to exchange their Wifi for a 3G. It does not affect you. You will still get your iPad 3G on Friday. I could see you being mad if Apple emailed you and said there would be a delay in your order because they ran out because people are exchanging their Wifi iPads for them. Are you mad that people got to play with the iPad for a month before you? Is that it? Other than that I don't see why you are getting so upset.
This is random but its funny how I read thread titles differently during the course of the day.
This morning I read this and had zero issues figuring out what the author meant.
Just now, I read it and thought "Why would someone worry about Microsoft Exchange on 3g or WiFi?"
I'm dumb.
This morning I read this and had zero issues figuring out what the author meant.
Just now, I read it and thought "Why would someone worry about Microsoft Exchange on 3g or WiFi?"
I'm dumb.
You end up paying for returns regardless of how many happen. Whenever a major retailer buys X of a product, their cost to purchase has a pre-negotiated Y% allocated of that amount as pre-authorized RMA/RTV (return merchant authorization/return to vendor). Defective goods are typically segregated differently if it is due to quality issues on the part of the manufacturer.
For Apple products, the selling/street price is almost always the same no matter where you buy it. The only thing returns impact is the gross margin realized by the retailer.
Net result....you don't pay one penny more/less due to other people's returns. You pay what street price Apple sets for the product. Excessive returns may impact retailer gross margins, but for Apple products at least, you are still going to pay the same regardless of their margin.
Ha anyone even supplied an answer to this?
I thought it was 14 days with a restocking fee.
But if they take these back there's got to be a reason.
Anyway, I'm going to wait and see if the battery life is effected in any way with 3G turned off. Sometimes there are leaks.
And then there's always Ebay
But don't jump on anyone who wants to trade up.
The data plan is just sooo tempting (sort of unbelievable actually. They may decide later that this wasn't such a good idea , knowing ATT )
note: My iPhone has dismal battery life in general.
I thought it was 14 days with a restocking fee.
But if they take these back there's got to be a reason.
Anyway, I'm going to wait and see if the battery life is effected in any way with 3G turned off. Sometimes there are leaks.
And then there's always Ebay
But don't jump on anyone who wants to trade up.
The data plan is just sooo tempting (sort of unbelievable actually. They may decide later that this wasn't such a good idea , knowing ATT
)note: My iPhone has dismal battery life in general.
I am just going to eBay my WiFi, not sure what the exchange will be at the Apple Store.
To all the little girls with their panties in a wad because I bought a WiFi, and then decided to sell it... it's called a free country where I am fortunate enough to have the ability to do so. Feel free to bid on my WiFi iPad when it goes up on eBay this weekend
To all the little girls with their panties in a wad because I bought a WiFi, and then decided to sell it... it's called a free country where I am fortunate enough to have the ability to do so. Feel free to bid on my WiFi iPad when it goes up on eBay this weekend
I returned a wifi with no restocking fee a few weeks ago. Yeah, i used a wifi for free for 13 days. I bought 2 and decided that i wanted 1 of them to be a 3G.
Hope you aren't that mad though. If you are, you will get over it.
PEACE!
Hope you aren't that mad though. If you are, you will get over it.
PEACE!
Me too. I only use it at home and at work. Just yesterday I set up a "wireless USB adapter" on my work desktop and I'm all set now. I only payed $14 for it on Amazon.