1. appu3239's Avatar
    hey i would like to know if RIM is offering employee discounts on the new playbook!!! or will they be offer a free playbook?
    05-13-11 01:58 PM
  2. Spinal's Avatar
    prob better off contacting RIM directly, rather than asking here. working at bestbuy theres no discounts, and there is a pretty big markup on it, relative to the ipad's markup of course.
    05-13-11 02:01 PM
  3. Speczorz's Avatar
    Working at Staples gets 10% off instantly, from what I've heard.
    05-13-11 02:02 PM
  4. Mercury's Avatar
    my gf's brother works at RIM and he gets a sizable discount on the PB.
    05-13-11 02:45 PM
  5. apekshith_gowda's Avatar
    really? how much is sizable cuz my father works there and he refuses to tell me until they offer him one. please let me know!!
    05-15-11 08:34 PM
  6. jasperlin's Avatar
    what's the markup on playbook? just curious.
    05-16-11 12:38 AM
  7. frfghtr's Avatar
    hey i would like to know if RIM is offering employee discounts on the new playbook!!! or will they be offer a free playbook?
    Well you do get a free phone and fun "RIM" wear.

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    05-16-11 12:51 AM
  8. tumer's Avatar
    Jesus I want to work there now
    05-16-11 04:37 AM
  9. simsim's Avatar
    It would make sense. It is good employee relations, it is free advertising and almost guaranteed future buying of upgrades.

    As Chris Rock said, drug dealers don't make money from the first sale, they profit from the 'comeback'.

    And.... that's why they call it a Crackberry
    05-16-11 04:40 AM
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