FNB updated iPad 2 Pricing

I don't see the value in this any more. When they were offering a significant discount it made sense, but now I'd save a lot more by just paying upfront at a shop.
 
noxibox said:
I don't see the value in this any more. When they were offering a significant discount it made sense, but now I'd save a lot more by just paying upfront at a shop.
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sure, lots of places are selling the ipad for R3960 ??? to me its worth it. And if you want to argue about the account fee, i pay R92 a month regardless.
 
4cer said:
sure, lots of places are selling the ipad for R3960 ??? to me its worth it. And if you want to argue about the account fee, i pay R92 a month regardless.
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No they're selling it for R3999. So it's save R39 on the iPad and pay somewhere around R2000 extra for the cheque account. When they were offering a significant discount on the iPad it mitigated the additional cost of the cheque account.
 
noxibox said:
No they're selling it for R3999. So it's save R39 on the iPad and pay somewhere around R2000 extra for the cheque account. When they were offering a significant discount on the iPad it mitigated the additional cost of the cheque account.
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It started as a promotion, ended as a product/service. Did everyone expect fnb to subsidise ipads forever?? Loads jumped over to fnb. Mission accomplished.
 
noxibox said:
No they're selling it for R3999. So it's save R39 on the iPad and pay somewhere around R2000 extra for the cheque account. When they were offering a significant discount on the iPad it mitigated the additional cost of the cheque account.
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Additional cost? Fnb is pretty much the cheapest full service bank around. Sure the fee saver options are cheaper but how many people can really sustain those in this day and age?
 
I am Actually Glad their ipad 2 price has dropped, people dont realise that they dont need an ipad 3/new ipad. and besides, R219 a month for a 16gb wifi/3g with NO additional costs, I mean have you seen what Nashua offers for an ipad 2 contract?
 
reactor_sa said:
It started as a promotion, ended as a product/service. Did everyone expect fnb to subsidise ipads forever?? Loads jumped over to fnb. Mission accomplished.
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Exactly it is no longer anything special.

luqmand09 said:
I am Actually Glad their ipad 2 price has dropped, people dont realise that they dont need an ipad 3/new ipad. and besides, R219 a month for a 16gb wifi/3g with NO additional costs, I mean have you seen what Nashua offers for an ipad 2 contract?
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There is an additional R92/R110 per month that has to be paid. And they had to drop the price to be in line with the new retail price.
 
noxibox said:
No they're selling it for R3999. So it's save R39 on the iPad and pay somewhere around R2000 extra for the cheque account. When they were offering a significant discount on the iPad it mitigated the additional cost of the cheque account.
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It might be worth it for people who either don't have, or prefer not to pay, cash upfront. It's a good option especially since it's interest free, which you won't get at other places that allow you to pay in monthly instalments.
 
It's basic time value of money. Calculate the present value of R219 instalments over 24 months and it is still a good deal.
 
GrootBaas said:
It's basic time value of money. Calculate the present value of R219 instalments over 24 months and it is still a good deal.
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As I've pointed out this only applies for those who don't include the mandatory additional R92/R110 per month.
 
I don't spend R110 a month on bank charges, more like -+R40. So the extra R70 a month doesn't make it worth while for me. A hidden cost that most don't see.
 
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I honestly don't get the point of this, on mtn u can get a galaxy s 2 I think for 299 and u get 100 rand airtime and 25 sms's, so effectively you are paying around 199 for the phone, with fnb you are paying 219??
 
JoseP said:
I don't spend R110 a month on bank charges, more like -+R40. So the extra R70 a month doesn't make it worth while for me. A hidden cost that most don't see.
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Hidden cost? Internet banking alone is more than that. Then on top of that you pay transaction fee's. I honestly can't see how you can pay only R40? Which bank?
 
Isn't R3999 the price of a 16Gb wifi only. Im sure that FNB is offering the wifi and 3g version which is closer to R5000.
 
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