With the recent Apple product launches, Walmart announced last week about its $20 discount offering on Apple’s new entry-level 16GB iPad Air starting November 1. And it’s now confirmed that both Apple and Best Buy will match the $479 deal in their retail stores. Staples is also joining the iPad Air discount as shown in its website with the device price listing of $479.
Though, Apple and Best Buy are still charging the same suggested $499 price tag for the entry iPad Air through their online stores. So, to avail of the $20 discount, you need to visit the nearest Apple and Best Buy stores. Plus, you have to show proof of the lower price from a retailer that is eligible for price match, and in this case, Walmart price is acceptable or any ad will be accepted also.
In the case of RadioShack, the store won’t take part on the price reduction and won't be matching the $479 deal. Instead, it will sell the iPad Air for Apple’s suggested price of $499. However, the store will have this ease trade-in values for old iPads and the new $299 iPad mini.
While most Apple Stores in the U.S. are expected to have a significant amount of supply, the company is more likely to hold back a certain amount of inventory in at least some stores to ensure enough stock for personal pick-up and customers arriving especially for this discount.
Meanwhile, the iPad Air is currently shipping in some countries including Australia and many other countries in Asia. Reports say that the device is already sold out in some countries such as Hongkong. All models of the device are expected to ship in the US not later than November 4.
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