I just got a 2nd PlayBook to knock off an item from my Christmas list.
I went to BestBuy today around lunch, just in case they get hard to find tomorrow. Apparently, sales were brisk this morning, as the doorman commented to me as I was leaving that PlayBooks have been selling like hotcakes.
My coworker sent a friend to get one after hearing about the sale. I find out from her that the 16 GBs were all sold out. Apparently, 3-4 guys came in the store after me and cleaned out the rest.
This is reminding me of the TouchPad firesale craze, which is a good thing!
Sad thing is many buying in bulk have no intention to use them.
They are getting listed on local for sale boards for quick profit .
I've seen a large number listed in the last 24 hours at $300.
If they don't sell, they will be returned, I guess.
Too bad as a lot of weekend shoppers would have purchased at $199.
The retailers should impose a temporary ban on returns of BlackBerry PlayBooks purchased in bulk; ie. buying three or more at a time and the serial numbers should be recorded. Why aren't retailers limiting sales to two per purchaser anyway during these price reduction sales? Yeah, I know the obvious answer....
The retailers should impose a temporary ban on returns of BlackBerry PlayBooks purchased in bulk; ie. buying three or more at a time and the serial numbers should be recorded. Why aren't retailers limiting sales to two per purchaser anyway during these price reduction sales? Yeah, I know the obvious answer....
Oh, I was ready with my hand up for the WHY, Teach. But you beat me to it.
"Here, take 3 or 4! Your mother's x-boyfriend from HS must want one, take 5!"
I just got a 2nd PlayBook to knock off an item from my Christmas list.
I went to BestBuy today around lunch, just in case they get hard to find tomorrow. Apparently, sales were brisk this morning, as the doorman commented to me as I was leaving that PlayBooks have been selling like hotcakes.
My coworker sent a friend to get one after hearing about the sale. I find out from her that the 16 GBs were all sold out. Apparently, 3-4 guys came in the store after me and cleaned out the rest.
This is reminding me of the TouchPad firesale craze, which is a good thing!
Ran to my Bestbuy as I saw the in-store stock was still available but I guess someone beat me. A sales associate said they were giving rainchecks though and I took one! I guess I'm going to have to keep my eye on the stock for the next month now...
I still think kindle fire for 199 is better than a playbook for media consumption. I am glad I got rid of playbook and picked up a fire. Such a better experience overall.
I still think kindle fire for 199 is better than a playbook for media consumption. I am glad I got rid of playbook and picked up a fire. Such a better experience overall.
GL brigding on your Fire.... dont let the door hit you on the way out.