Lol, I guess I would hope for someone to purchase it and then sell it a few thousands cheaper on gumtree
Lol…why would anyone want to do that? But in all fairness, yes someone could buy it, use it for a week and decide they don’t want it anymore, and sell it for a bit cheaper since it’s not new anymore, as with any Apple or other tech product.
But in this case, it won’t happen for a long time, as it’s not even available in SA yet, and demand for it will be high for some time to come.
And yes I know you did not use the term “asap” in your post, it was merely a lighthearted post in response to you and your client’s request for one (and because of the “funny” factor since you thought it is already on sale here)
In any case, some useful info - traditionally Apple products are sold in SA via iStore, Digicape, Takealot or Incredible Connection. (Cellular networks as well if you include contracts etc)
Pricing between them is 99% exactly the same. There is not a certain entity that is significantly or noteworthy cheaper than the others. For best after sales service (or service in general) I could recommend Digicape above the others.
Of course any one of them could have specials on from time to time.
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Be wary of Gumtree/Marketplace etc listings, or any other site you may come across that perhaps sell it at outrageously lower prices. Scams are part of our life, it’s not worth it to try and save a few rands on something so expensive. After all, we’re not talking about a R600 microwave or R200 computer mouse here.
