Cheapest place to buy an I-pod

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  1. stac4321's Avatar
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    Re: Cheapest place to buy an I-pod
    (Original post by walterwhite123)
    I wouldn't buy any Apple product secondhand, their lifespan isn't great as it is.
    I have an ipod mini circa 2004 that still works a treat!

    It has needed the battery replaced, as with charging the battery life just gets lower and lower, but they last a few years before it becomes useless and you can a new one for a £5 off ebay

    The headphones are a bit crappy, I've broken so many and they're quite expensive for what they are. You can get cheaper alternative when they eventually pack in, or invest in some fancy headphones that'll last a much longer time.
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    Re: Cheapest place to buy an I-pod
    (Original post by walterwhite123)
    How would they do that?

    A simple look at both websites shows that Amazon sell it for £16 cheaper.
    The stores have to buy their stock from Apple, so apple can just refuse to supply them if they undercut Apple's stores.

    Must have changed their ways in the last couple of years, because when I was looking for one back in about '09, everywhere was the same price as Apple stores, unless you got it second hand.
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    Re: Cheapest place to buy an I-pod
    People, advice,

    64GB I pod touch or 160GB classic?
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    Depends really on how much space you're likely to need. Are you likely to need more than 64GB any time soon?
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    Re: Cheapest place to buy an I-pod
    (Original post by Alofleicester)
    Depends really on how much space you're likely to need. Are you likely to need more than 64GB any time soon?
    I have 64gb of music (but i could trim a few GB of that I never ever listen to).
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    I d say ebay or Cex
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    Re: Cheapest place to buy an I-pod
    (Original post by Alofleicester)
    The stores have to buy their stock from Apple, so apple can just refuse to supply them if they undercut Apple's stores.

    Must have changed their ways in the last couple of years, because when I was looking for one back in about '09, everywhere was the same price as Apple stores, unless you got it second hand.
    Apple aren't stupid. They want to sell as many as they can. Refusing to supply Amazon would be ridiculous and possibly illegal.
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