Apple 15GB iPOD for $255 + shipping

[MasterChief]

Target.com has the Apple iPod 15GB MP3 player for $299.99. Use the 15% off code that floating around, and your total is $254.99 + $6.17 shipping.

 

[codeyf]

Don't forget tax, for everyone who has a target in their state (and has sales tax).

For example, as a Washington ST res, ends up at $283 or there abouts

I hate sales tax....

 

[KAMAZON]

I wonder why IPODs are so expensive and overpriced.

 

[Kipper]

Originally posted by: KAMAZON
I wonder why IPODs are so expensive and overpriced.

I wonder why everybody who doesn't have an iPod has to take a massive cr@p in every single iPod thread.

I know it's been posted before, but if you are willing to wait there have been rumors of G4 iPods before XMas, and Apple frequently posts refurbished iPods on its website as well. I just bought a 20GB with all accessories for ~$290 shipped after tax.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: KAMAZON
I wonder why IPODs are so expensive and overpriced.

1) They're selling like hotcakes at their current price
2) No other MP3 player has quite reached the level of style and polish that the iPod has.

There are some better deals out there, but iPod has the brand name going for it.

 

[btz0013]

cool stuff usually isn't cheap
the high cost of ipods has some basis in material reality, unlike the price of cd's for instance, which are clearly overpriced.

 

[knivox]

Originally posted by: KAMAZON
I wonder why IPODs are so expensive and overpriced.

The law of supply & demand

 

[batmanuel]

Originally posted by: MadCowDisease

Originally posted by: KAMAZON
I wonder why IPODs are so expensive and overpriced.

I wonder why everybody who doesn't have an iPod has to take a massive cr@p in every single iPod thread.

I know it's been posted before, but if you are willing to wait there have been rumors of G4 iPods before XMas, and Apple frequently posts refurbished iPods on its website as well. I just bought a 20GB with all accessories for ~$290 shipped after tax.

I'd say those rumors are true, mainly because HP is scheduled to put out their HP branded version of the iPod soon (same hardware, but with a blueish HP logo'd case). They are already preloaind all of the new HP and Compaq PCs with iTunes to prepare for the launch. I'm betting that Apple will be the exclusive vendor for the Gen 4 iPods, while HP's models will be the older Gen 3 versions to avoid competing directly with Apple - which hopefully will allow the HP models to be more competitive in price. If all goes well, I'm expecting a price war between the HP iPod and the Dell DJ during this upcoming Christmas season to break out. I've got my fingers crossed for the 15GB models of both to go below the $150 price point. The DJ is within spitting distance of the price point right now, anyway.

 

[imported_nitrus]

apple has to make money somehow right? the sure arent making it in home computers and software.

 

[Chebago]

I got in on the 20 gig deal also, its 279+tax and comes with all the accessories, it's a refurb but you wouldn't know that by looking at it or playing with it...also, iPods cost that much because they are just that cool. I also have an Archos Jukebox studio 10 and it is amazing the difference. It just doesn't get any better than the iPod. I guess you could liken it to why are BMWs more than KIA? When you get the answer to that question, you will know why the iPod is that price.

The only thing I wish the iPod did have was that it could be recognized by Windows XP as just a HD for transferring files, instead of having to use iTunes.

 

[vroom1810]

doesn't the iRiver 140 (40gb hd) have more features (like digital in/out, and play formats iPods don't, and have ability to record through microphone and some other things) and cost less than an iPod? I, too, wonder why iPod's cost so much. Aren't there comparable (or better units) out there? Just wondering since i plan on getting a hd-based player. This iPod deal here seems like a good price, though!

 

[Bikkin]

It's so expensive because

A) It's a brand name, Apple has been around for 20 years, Archos and whatever else you guys have mentioned hasn't.

B) People will pay for it. As long as they are under the impression that an IPod makes them cool, they will buy them.

C) ITunes makes getting MP3's quick and easy for the computer illiterate masses. Buy IPod, plug IPod into computer, double click ITunes, double click music you like, double click it onto your IPod, unplug IPod from computer, leave. No other player comes with the exclusive ability to start off that quickly.

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: knivox
The law of supply & demand

Unfortunately, no such law exists; that is, except as an all too often incorrectly stated bit of urban legend. However, two economic laws that do exist are the law of demand, and the law of supply. When coupled together (the law of demand, and the law of supply), the resultant conclusion illustrates as the demand curve increases, price equilibrium will rise as will the quantity sought at that price even if supply remains constant (price equilibrium rises significantly more if the supply curve also increases, although the quantity is reduced somewhat). Thus, in theory, with demand as it stands for a popular product

iPods flourish because demand is indeed high, which a direct result of effective marketing (also product popularity appeal, of course). Other examples that come to mind are Dell and AOL. While often not superior products, the marketing strategies work very well.

 

[yougotdeals]

This is in stock at computers4sure: Apple iPod 15GB for $294 - $20 off $200 Code = $274

 

[hytek369]

very hot

 

[osiris3mc]

This is hot, but if you know anyone (a friend, relative, co-worker, whatever) who is a student, use that to your advantage!

The 15 Gig Ipod is only $269 then...

 

[dp004i]

If you're a student, why not grab a powerbook as well and get an ipod for around $70 after student discount and $200 MIR?

 

[kindest]

love my ipod. theres nothing quite like it.
this is a good price for new too.

i got mine from compusauctions for 200.

 

[PizzaDude]

I'm not gonna get an ipod till they're at least below $200. It might be a while but they certainly are NOT worth $250+, to me anyways. I am not wondering WHY they are overpriced, but I agree that they ARE overpriced, especially compared to similar performing products.

 

[PinchyCM]

249 at frys in chicago.

 

[Chebago]

Originally posted by: PizzaDude
I'm not gonna get an ipod till they're at least below $200. It might be a while but they certainly are NOT worth $250+, to me anyways. I am not wondering WHY they are overpriced, but I agree that they ARE overpriced, especially compared to similar performing products.

you can get the 10 gig refurb from apple for 199.00...

 

[mscdex0]

Originally posted by: Chebago

Originally posted by: PizzaDude
I'm not gonna get an ipod till they're at least below $200. It might be a while but they certainly are NOT worth $250+, to me anyways. I am not wondering WHY they are overpriced, but I agree that they ARE overpriced, especially compared to similar performing products.

you can get the 10 gig refurb from apple for 199.00...

BELOW $200 is what he said, and I agree too. $199 is $200 in my book, so that doesn't count

 

[osiris3mc]

Has anyone tried this deal today? I think the coupon code is expired...any thoughts?

 

[anxman69]

PLEASE WAIT BEFORE BUYING AN IPOD. There is a price drop this week. New iPods are being anounced 7/19/04.

-Ankur

 

[Wheatmaster]

Originally posted by: anxman69
PLEASE WAIT BEFORE BUYING AN IPOD. There is a price drop this week. New iPods are being anounced 7/19/04.

-Ankur

huh source?