Looking for the cheapest, hugely-discounted Apple devices is going to be what Apple fans will do as Black Friday comes close. But shopping at the Apple Store on Black Friday won't give buyers humongous savings.
According to Dealnews.com, “the trick is knowing where to look.” While some think that the only way to purchase iDevices is at full price, the truth is that some retailers aside from the Apple store will sell it with various discounts.
For those who want to purchase iPhones this Black Friday, the business news outlet says that Sprint and Walmart might be the best stores to visit.
Last year, Sprint accounted for 28 percent of all iPhone deals, which included a 50 percent price slash and an iPhone 5 that was free on contract. Walmart, accounting for 23 percent of all iPhone deals, pioneered iPhone discount sales. Buyers might want to check them out.
Retailer Costco might sell the new iPhone 6s at full price, but unlocked and bundled with a cash card, just like it did in September.
Prepaid units are likely to be offered with bigger discounts. Boost Mobile, although not usually participating in Black Friday sales, just might sell cheaper units like it did in September, selling 16GB iPhone 6s units for $200 less than Apple's $649.
Apple's iPad line is probably the one that will have the most discounts, according to DealNews. Last year, retailers like Target, Best Buy and Micro Center sold the iPad mini 3 for $100 less. This year, retailers could do the same with the new iPad mini 4, selling it for as low as $300. The iPad mini 2 and iPad Air 2 might get discounted too, at $199 and $300, respectively.
However, those who want the new iPad Pro to be discounted might get disappointed as new iPad lines usually don't get discounted. However, they might be sold at full price, but bundled with a gift card.
Best Buy, Fry's, and Micro Center are also the go-to stores for MacBook purchases, where the MacBook Air is expected to sell for as low as $730. Blutek and eBay might give the 12-inch MacBook Pro Retina at a possible low price of $1,199, so it's also worth checking out.
Looking for Apple Watch deals? DealNews says to not expect big discounts, as it is still a first-generation device. However, it might be sold lower-priced at $339. Otherwise, carriers like Sprint or T-mobile might sell it with bundle discounts.
Looking for discounted Apple devices this Black Friday? DealNews gives some advice:
"Whatever you do, don't shop the Apple Store sale."
