on 5 Oct 2011 01:58 PM
We have seen quite a number of sales and price reductions for the BlackBerry PlayBook over the past couple of weeks, and it appears as though Staples may have come late but didn't want to miss out on the deals. They are offering $200 off each PlayBook model, bringing the 16GB down to $299 like we have seen at other retailers. Act fast, the deal does have an expiration date of Oct. 15, 2011 so be sure to grab one before the price sets sail back to the $499 price point. Thanks, Kishore!
That is a nice price point. I ordered one from 1saleaday because I did not want to deal with the mail in rebate. After I purchased it I saw the negative reviews about this site. I wonder if I will ever get it.
I've bought a few things from them and they have always arrived just fine, maybe a little slow because of free shipping but I don't mind. I haven't bought anything expensive from them yet though.
Holy Crap! I ordered my Playbook from them on the 28th for the same reason that you did (to bypass MIR), that same night I read all the negative reviews that were posted on other sites about 1saleaday and decided to send them an e-mail to cancel my order (still haven't heard from them though)... I called the credit card company the next morning (Thursday) and was adviced to refuse the package (they still haven't sent it out though). I went to Staples that same Thursday and did the MIR deal. It has already been 7 business days since I ordered it and still no sign of the device being sent. I am glad I decided to go to Staples and buy it. The credit card company charged me for the 1saleaday.com purchase but it will eventually be reversed. According to their consumer reports reviews they are not reliable!
Don't wait too long to take action! it'll be sad if you end up without a PB if the price goes back up (retail) and you get screwed by 1saleaday.com
Any word on a discount for the 64 gig?
In the US, Staples, Office Depot and Best Buy all have $200 off on the Playbooks, whether they are 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB. Staples only carries the 16 GB at stores, so try Office Depot or Best Buy for the 64 GB one.
Staples price for the 16gb was $249 after $100 instant discount and $100 rebate last week, but changed the price to $299 (after discount + rebate) mid-week. They lowered the price to $299 (after instant discount) on Sunday without rebates. Plus they have been price matching other stores all along, so I wouldn't exactly say they came late... ;)
Oh, and if you order online and don't mind having a Staples Credit Card, you will get an additional $50 credited back to your account after your first purchase (ie, PlayBook), but you must apply for it online at the time of purchase. So that is a total of $250 off any size PlayBook.
Damnit, I shouldve just waited for the price drop... Not like I wouldve missed out on anything...
I will leave Feedback on my purchase from them. The reviews were so bad it made me sick. Let's see if and how long it take to ship. I also read that they ship a lot of reFurbished items when they list them as new.
I started to raise hell when I read those reviews. I've called my credit card company multiple times, sent a complaint via the BBB (they couldn't do anything because 1saleaday.com hasn't responded to my e-mail stating that they wont cancel my order). I saw the ad on Crackberry and automatically assumed that they were on the up and up... Next time i'll do my research.
Got mine from Staples yesterday. Haven't put it down since.
Word up! Since last week I've told my friends and family with other tablets or no tablets at all "Those that don't have a Playbook (especially at the current prices), haven't tried a Playbook".
Good looking out I will get one on payday. the 14th YES
I wish some of the UK stores would reduce the price.
The 16GB version is still £400 over here - That is over $600.
as soon as it gets to 199 dollars Ill get one so im waiting for it to happen right now ;)
The question is: Even if they offer the same price, why would I choose them?
I got 2 more 64GB PBs and my bro also got one.
I got my 16G from BestBuy. $299 is just too good of a deal to pass up. I know people harp on the missing features but for everything else the PB does $299 is a steal.
At $299 the Playbook IS a Steal!!!! ......
I just got an email with my tracking number.... Come on playbook hurry up and get here.
@Abrante, did you get an email as well?
Yup, the package will be refused! lol, I bought it from Staples already. Hope all goes well with your PlayBook, you will most likely end up loving it as much as I do.
They can't sell them, might as well GIVE them away...
LOL...RIMS former last hope
Now lets ride out QNX until it fails
I picked up a 32GB PlayBook from Staples in Guelph, ON yesterday and also received a $150 coupon against accessories at checkout!
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