Groupbuy: iPod Minis

[R-Audi]

Here is the revised full set of info:
The Ipods are brand new, and come in any color you want, and the one year warranty. These are the 4gb models only!

Cost:
$230 everything included
How you pay: I will accept cash, certified cheque, money order, or paypal (pm me for paypal info)

When do you pay?:
This weekend we will arrange a place to meet in Calgary (My house if it makes you feel any better) At that time you will pick your color, and then you will receive an invoice for your payment

When do they arrive?:
The order is going thru on the 13th, and after that I have been told it takes a maximum of two weeks

How do I know this isn't a scam?:
This has been approved by Rage, and you will receive an invoice for your payment

If you need more info, feel free to PM me!!

Orders go here: http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=61104

Mark

[ramminghard]

how much memory on those?

[saiyajin]

Originally posted by ramminghard
how much memory on those?


iPodmini are 4gb i believe?

[shakalaka]

It is 5gb i think.

[bigboom]

they are 4gb...im interested.

[kaput]

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[roopi]

Definately interested. PM'd

[str8jkt]

Interested as well if you can get the 20Gig versions. The mini's don't hold enough for what I need though.

[sputnik]

whats the catch... i would be interested in one

[00redLUDE]

pls check pm :thumbsup:

[hustler]

also interested.........nemore details

[xkon]

id be interested as well...

[rockym20]

I'm interested as well.

[Stratus_Power]

is that $275 with or without Tax?

[wildrice]

what's the normal price on one of these ipod minis

[scrolanky]

375 is what we retail them in my shop here

[Impreza]

very interested!

[R-Audi]

For the people interested, PM me and I will forward you the details.


Mark

[97IntegraRS]

pm'd

[phoomp]

I'm interested, but would need to know your source. $275 is about $50 below retail cost and about $30 below academic cost; both costs direct from Apple.

[googe]

this better not be that damn ipod pyramid scheme :)

[DefektiveVibe]

my friend just bought one from A&b sound for 275...

[gongSHOW]

pm'd

[jjjheimer]

u got pm

[badseed]

Pm'd

[phoomp]

Originally posted by DefektiveVibe
my friend just bought one from A&b sound for 275...
Sorry, but I seriously doubt that. If A&B sound is selling iPod Minis for $275, they're losing at least $50 per unit. What's more, A&B Sound's website is listing them for $350 ... that's one heck of a sale if they're knocking 20% off of brand new consumer electronics that were only marked up 10%.

[wildrice]

pmed

[rice_eater]

so what if they are jacked (if they even are)?? guts tu hustle to survive dawg

[NiteRider]

these are totally legit
guarenteed

[AcuraTl]

if they are totally legit, please explain how they are 20% off retail, im interested in buying if u can succesfully prove dis..

[saiyajin]

im interested as well but more info would be nice

[240ssx]

There so cheap because there being sold in high units. If you buy one you get 1 unit profit. its just like when a store has a huge sale, more people are likely to buy creating more profit for a lower price. All legit!! Am i right :thumbsup:

[decyphex]

meh... I'm happy with my 10gb 3rd gen, thanks though!

[gongSHOW]

Originally posted by AcuraTl
if they are totally legit, please explain how they are 20% off retail, im interested in buying if u can succesfully prove dis..

and he is or whoever is selling these, is probably less concered about profit than a place like A&B Sound or Futureshop. The markup on these things is huge, I'm betting about 50%

[7thgenvic]

Originally posted by R-Audi
I have a line on them, and they would be at the max $275 with FULL warranty! You can also take your pick of colors!
I am currently checking on the delivery time. If you are interested PM me!


MODS: If this is a problem, please let me know.

im sorry to busrt your bubble, if anyone wants i will be able to give the same deal for 230 taxed in, with full warrenty, any color, my order is being processed on OCT 15, im sorry to jump on your thread but i've been selling these to U calgary people for the last couple weeks

[AcuraTl]

Originally posted by gongSHOW


and he is or whoever is selling these, is probably less concered about profit than a place like A&B Sound or Futureshop. The markup on these things is huge, I'm betting about 50%

My cousin used to work at Compu Center, the markup is more like 20-30 percent, not that much really. Like all computer related products profiteering isent really a good idea, cuz loads of places carry the Item.

[gongSHOW]

when can i get one R-Audi if i were to purchase one from you?

[AcuraTl]

Originally posted by 7thgenvic


im sorry to busrt your bubble, if anyone wants i will be able to give the same deal for 230 taxed in, with full warrenty, any color, my order is being processed on OCT 15, im sorry to jump on your thread but i've been selling these to U calgary people for the last couple weeks

Hahaha Sweet man, starter of this thread got pwned!

[rahim]

hey r-audi do i hear $220?

[R-Audi]

I guess I have to do 230, but its seriously not worth my time to go any lower.
7th Gen Civic, if you want to go lower, be my guest, my time is worth more then that.

[BloodBaneZXY]

pm sent audi

[R-Audi]

I guess I have to do 230, but its seriously not worth my time to go any lower.
7th Gen Civic, if you want to go lower, be my guest, my time is worth more then that.


The details are:
I would need full payment before the order is placed, as I can't afford to pay for them myself. I was oroginally going to pay for them all, but with the amount of people interested, i can no longer afford it. You can order as many as you like!
The order is being placed October 13th, and should take a maximum of two weeks to arrive. When the payment is given, you specify what color you want, and we go from there.
Once someone gives me the money, i will give you all of my personal information to insure you that this is not a scam. If you want, I will meet you at my house. Since I am in Lethbridge in school currently, I would be arranging some kind of meeting next weekend, where I would collect the money, as I will be back for the weekend. i could most likely get my brother to collect as well, if the weekend would be a problem.
The units come with a full one year warranty

[gongSHOW]

is there anyway you could place the order sooner :D

[7thgenvic]

Originally posted by R-Audi
I guess I have to do 230, but its seriously not worth my time to go any lower.
7th Gen Civic, if you want to go lower, be my guest, my time is worth more then that.

worth who's time, this is a group buy that i was going to start, for someone else to try to make a huge profit off a deal that is supposed to be a deal is unfair!

sorry, and ps, its not hard to recieve money or give contacts for orders!

thanks,
JONNY

[ricosuave]

as long as you get a good deal, who cares if the guy makes a little money?

[7thgenvic]

Originally posted by ricosuave
as long as you get a good deal, who cares if the guy makes a little money?

the point of the deal is from word of mouth, and this is a person friend so for someone else to hear about this and try to make a LARGE profit isn't fair, because im the guy at ucalgary who is helping her out!

its more or less im just trying to keep this fair, and a better deal for everyone, instead of someone else taking the show and trying to profit more then they should.

[Gonthro]

Originally posted by R-Audi


If you cared to PM me regarding this, you would of known that I was fully disclosing all personal information to show that this wasn't a scam. What better way to insure yopu about the purchase then to have you meet me at my house, and talk about it there?

Not that I need to explain myself here, but I was originally going to front the majority of the money for the purchases (but I can no longer afford it with the amount of people interested) and that is why I was going to make a profit. It was a risk with my money being used, and if I was left with some deadbeat buyers, I was the one taking the hit. It was simple risk and reward.

you'd be best off just buying all you can personally afford and try to sell them on here for $275, even if you cant sell them on here the ABSOLUTE LOWEST they are selling for on ebay is $270.

[phoomp]

Retail cost on Minis is about $325. Markup on Minis isn't even 10%

I'm sorry, but there is absolutely NO WAY anyone is buying these for less than $299 Canadian. Perhaps $230 US (which works out; $230US factoring exchange rate is $300CAN; $230US with an 8% markup = AppleUS's online price of $250)

Has anyone asked if these prices are in Canadian or US?

[7thgenvic]

Originally posted by phoomp
I work for an academic Apple reseller. Our cost, direct from Apple, is $299 on a shipment of 150 minis. Retail cost on Minis is about $325. Markup on Minis isn't even 10%

I'm sorry, but there is absolutely NO WAY anyone is buying these for less than $299 Canadian. Perhaps $230 US (which works out; $230US factoring exchange rate is $300CAN; $230US with an 8% markup = AppleUS's online price of $250)

Has anyone asked if these prices are in Canadian or US?
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hey NOOb first of all the minimum order is 200!!!! yes 200, and this is canadian, i don't know who you work for but check your shit before you go shouting your mouth

[phoomp]

Originally posted by 7thgenvic

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hey NOOb first of all the minimum order is 200!!!! yes 200, and this is canadian, i don't know who you work for but check your shit before you go shouting your mouth
I'm well aware of my sh!t. Just trying to let others make an informed decision here.

[Shampoo Suicide]

So your looking to order 200 minis? that seems like a huge number. I might be interested though. How many are you at now?

[Tux10]

There's no need to flame the guy...
He is right on the price cause even Compusmart buys these units in for $320 and resells them at $350

BUT that doesn't rule out the fact that you guys can probably get them for much cheaper from another wholesaler or there wouldn't be no sellers on ebay no more if people couldn't find cheaper wholesalers.

I'm sure these guys are legit sellers and If I didn't already have a 20GB I would jump on this offer! Free bump for a good deal!

[awd]

4GB? pfft, I just got a 30GB iPOD on eBay for $320.00 CAD

[awd]

Originally posted by NiteRider
do u want a cookie?

Hey man, try to stay on topic -- this thread is about iPODs, not lunch.

[Singel]

I might be interested for my gf, even though she just bought one on ebay for 300:dunno: she shoulda told me first, oh well, maybe she can sell it and get one of these

[R-Audi]

Just to let everyone know, there will be two group buys for these Ipods. One now done by me, and one around Christmas done by 7th GenCivic. We are both getting them from the same place, and charging the same amount. If you are interested now, I will be meeting people from Thursday-Monday this week and the order is being placed on October 13th, and will take two weeks for delivery. Payment will only be taken via certified cheque/Moneyorder/cash No Exceptions!

If you want to wait, you can go thru him. No difference in the product except the time of delivery.
The order is currently over 200 Mini's so no matter what, the order is being placed.

To the hater: Maybe you should buy them here then....

[7thgenvic]

bump, im still trying to organize a later group buy! stay tuned,
JONNY

[saiyajin]

^ il prob be gettin one from u cuz il prob wait till round christmas to get one:thumbsup:

[gongSHOW]

Originally posted by phoomp
I work for an academic Apple reseller. Our cost, direct from Apple, is $299 on a shipment of 150 minis. Retail cost on Minis is about $325. Markup on Minis isn't even 10%

I'm sorry, but there is absolutely NO WAY anyone is buying these for less than $299 Canadian. Perhaps $230 US (which works out; $230US factoring exchange rate is $300CAN; $230US with an 8% markup = AppleUS's online price of $250)

Has anyone asked if these prices are in Canadian or US?

Buddy, I hate to break it to you but I highly doubt this is a scam. R-Audi has been on here since November and is a pretty avid poster. If he's willing to disclose all his presonally information, and you'll see where he lives and meet him in person. i doubt you'll have any problems and if you do it won't be hard to track him down :thumbsup:! Anyways I'm probably gonna get a couple

[7thgenvic]

Originally posted by saiyajin
^ il prob be gettin one from u cuz il prob wait till round christmas to get one:thumbsup: its not a forsure yet, this may be the only group buy for a while, so scoop them up if you got 230!!!

you will recieve a invoice with purchase!
so i don't wanna hear anymore im getting scamed or this is a scam! they will be deleted by mods!

JONNY

[R-Audi]

Originally posted by gongSHOW


Buddy, I hate to break it to you but I highly doubt this is a scam. R-Audi has been on here since November and is a pretty avid poster. If he's willing to disclose all his presonally information, and you'll see where he lives and meet him in person. i doubt you'll have any problems and if you do it won't be hard to track him down :thumbsup:! Anyways I'm probably gonna get a couple

Thanks Gongshow,
I wouldn't put myself on the line if I didn't think it was legit, and I am not some noob just joining to sell stuff, as I have been on here since November 02.
How many crooks would invite you to their house to do business? I am 24 and graduating from University at Christmas, I have too much on the line to try and scam something small like this.

Mark

[gongSHOW]

also can you get 20 GB 4th Gens or 15 GBs 3rd Gens, if so how much do you want for those bad boys?

[ninjak84]

Done business with Mark (R-Audi) before.
Cool guy, totally honest, sweet car.

Cheers and good luck :)

[BebeAphrodite]

Originally posted by R-Audi
Just to let everyone know, there will be two group buys for these Ipods. One now done by me, and one around Christmas done by 7th GenCivic.

If you want to wait, you can go thru him. No difference in the product except the time of delivery.
The order is currently over 200 Mini's so no matter what, the order is being placed.



hmmm I think 7thgenvic is also doing an order on the 13th

[nboylie]

hmm so do we have to pay before we get it? or put a deposit down or can i just come over to your house and buy one? for $230 dollars I am very interested in a mini ipod

[importracer]

no one in edmonton wit these deals?

[7thgenvic]

same order its just a person friend who im helping out, wasn't meant to be a beyond group buy!
but now its out, whatever,

same deal as before 230 upfront,
cash or certified check, PM Me or whatever
any of the Ucalgary people it would be easier through me, any lethbridge people pm r-audi

doesn't matter, this is a good deal for anyone

I WILL GIVE INVOICES AS PROFF OF PURCHASE!! NO MORE NOOBS SAYING SCAM< !!!! FUCKING ANOYING already!

thanks,
JONNY

[MenteL]

Originally posted by 7thgenvic
!!!! FUCKING ANOYING already!

thanks,
JONNY I definatly would NOT purchase anything from you. Try to grow up a little weency bit there mate. You do not have any sense of professionalism do you? Would you walk into a car dealership and buy a car from a car salesman who calls people 'fucking annoying'....to their face??

Your "other half" Is doing good on the business side of things here, he got a good response from me because he handled my comment(s) in a civil adult orientated manner, he did not tell me that I'm 'fucking annoying'.

[R-Audi]

Originally posted by MenteL
sorry, but there are two famous words

Trust Nobody.

Your personal information means nothing. I've ran into dozens of individuals with the exact same story as yours &quot;I can no longer afford it&quot;. Sure, I got all their personal 'info'. What good is that? How can we validate that personal info, what other reassurances and security is there, how can you stamp validity into our brains and instill a level of trust? Sorry I had to call out 'scam' but I have friends on this site, some of which are interested in this deal, and I have had to tell them to stay clear until people actually receive their said ipods. I apologize, but it's how I am, blunt. ;)

Good luck, I hope you do sell lots, if infact you are 110% Legit.

I am fine with that, i would be skeptical as well. I will personally let you write down my DL and SS #'s from my house if you wish, along with a receipt and my signature. Come meet my parents, along with my brother and sister. I have nothing to hide with this. If something screws up I am responsible for the product, and then I would have to personally go after the business. As well I could show my my bank account only having $2,XXX in it, that doesn't buy many Ipods, as well that is my spending money for school.

If you don't want to participate thats fine, but there is no need to call this a scam when you are not fully educated about the deal. Please get more information before spreading rumors about me trying to rip someone off.

[7thgenvic]

this is a group buy, MANY PEOPLE ON THIS FORUM know me personally, and know my car and where i live, so for me to go scam all members would be a bad idea on my part. so thank you for you opinion im taking the risk here, so if your not interested, i'll repeat myself, this is not an opinion forum, this is a group sale!

Noob or whoever else if your not interested then don't give you opinion.! PM me and i'll answer you questions, i don't need the opinion of someone who isn't going to purchase a unit,

THIS WAS APPROVED BY THE MODS

so believe what you want, for those that want the units, PM me, for those that want to hate, PM Me,

thanks,
JONNY

[Team_Mclaren]

Since Rage2 Approved the GB and r-audi proved that this is legit, the mods are not gonna let anymore fools talk shits out there, so anyone calling anymore "SCAM" WILL result in a ban! Took me a good 15 mins to clean this thread up, so if your not interested plz just stay away, this is a chance for beyond members to pick up some cheap ipods through groupbuy those two members put together, not a chance for u to call SCAM! Till u have PROVE that this is a scam plz just STFU!:D

[R-Audi]

Whoa! Thats one way to handle things...:drama: lol

[gongSHOW]

check PM r-audi

[D'z Nutz]

Let's' keep this organized. Question and comments stay here.

Orders go here:
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=61104

[7thgenvic]

plz pm r-audi, or myself for order infomation, DUE DATE IS OCTOBER 13

[driz6]

Hey boys I can vouch R-Audi is a great guy I was his landlord for a year in Lethbridge and am posting this at my own will!!


He's very professional and will handle all in the right manner!!


cheers,


Dre

[bigboom]

so if we dont end up getting our products will there be any form of reimbursement?

[R-Audi]

SHould this happen, it will depend on what happens with the shipping and the company. If for some reason they are unavailable (not sure how) I would imagine there would be a reimbursement. 7th Gen and I would go through the company directly and figure it out for you guys, since we are acting as agents.

[Importz]

ok i want it leave me your paypal id i will send the money

[91mm Precision]

Originally posted by R-Audi


I am fine with that, i would be skeptical as well. I will personally let you write down my DL and SS #'s from my house if you wish, along with a receipt and my signature. Come meet my parents, along with my brother and sister. I have nothing to hide with this.

Can I stay for dinner too? :D How old is your sister? JK

So is your house in Lethbridge then? Are you coming down to Calgary, or should I deal with 7thgencivic if I am in Calgary?
I'll probably get one.

[R-Audi]

PM sent!

[R-Audi]

Originally posted by 91mm Precision


Can I stay for dinner too? :D How old is your sister? JK

So is your house in Lethbridge then? Are you coming down to Calgary, or should I deal with 7thgencivic if I am in Calgary?
I'll probably get one.


It would be at my house in Calgary, so no one will have to drive to Lethbridge
Cooking isnt that great anyway!

[bigboom]

but the ahem scenery is...todd knows what im talking about. jk

so there is no guarantee of refund if we do not receive our ipods?

[eb0i]

Okay something came up to mind. And I was just wondering the whole process of this buy.....

So we give you the cash, and then you send this cash to whoever you are buying it from? Or are you putting it all on your credit? Or is our cash just a form for security for yourselves?

Thanks.

[7thgenvic]

Originally posted by eb0i
Okay something came up to mind. And I was just wondering the whole process of this buy.....

So we give you the cash, and then you send this cash to whoever you are buying it from? Or are you putting it all on your credit? Or is our cash just a form for security for yourselves?

Thanks.

this cash is to pay for the unit, i don't have $ 20 000 to pay for these things with and then hope that the people buy them off me later! im just taking the orders for the buy and processing them!!

jonny

[eb0i]

Ooops double post.

And also what does it come with? Ear phones/USB cable?

Thanks.

[saiyajin]

Originally posted by bigboom
but the ahem scenery is...todd knows what im talking about. jk

so there is no guarantee of refund if we do not receive our ipods?

ya i would like to know bout the refund...just wanna get all the info i need before i plop down 230 for nothin but a piece of paper:)

[eb0i]

Originally posted by saiyajin


ya i would like to know bout the refund...just wanna get all the info i need before i plop down 230 for nothin but a piece of paper:)

:werd:

perhaps one of you guys can write out the full details of the entire deal. From what we are getting (what is in the package), when we are getting it, to assurances on getting it ....etc.

[R-Audi]

I have a few Ipods personally being ordered as well, so if we dont get them, I will be as pissed as the rest of you, and do whatever it takes to get the iPOD or my money back. Hows that for a guarantee?
It has been proven to Rage that this is legit. End of story, dont worry about it!

You would get everything you would get from a store. the box s new and unopened. My older iPOD came with charger, ear phones, software, beltclip, USB and firewire, and a bunch of manuals I dont imagine this one being much different.

For questions regarding other uses or accesories, please refer to the Apple websiteLink to Mini Specs and items included--Look under Mini Ipod! (http://www.apple.com/ca/ipod/specs.html)

[eb0i]

Originally posted by R-Audi
I have a few Ipods personally being ordered as well, so if we dont get them, I will be as pissed as the rest of you, and do whatever it takes to get the iPOD or my money back. Hows that for a guarantee?
It has been proven to Rage that this is legit. End of story, dont worry about it!

You would get everything you would get from a store. the box s new and unopened. My older iPOD came with charger, ear phones, software, beltclip, USB and firewire, and a bunch of manuals I dont imagine this one being much different.

For questions regarding other uses or accesories, please refer to the Apple websiteLink to Mini Specs and items included--Look under Mini Ipod! (http://www.apple.com/ca/ipod/specs.html)

Thanks :)

[Frostiex]

How many can you order?
and do they have warranty?

[R-Audi]

There is no limit on the order, and there is full warranty on the iPODS.

Again, the orders will be taken THIS weekend! (Thanksgiving weekend)

PM me to arrange a place to meet!

[eb0i]

Originally posted by Frostiex
How many can you order?
and do they have warranty?

perhaps you should learn to read the very first post of this thread.

[7thgenvic]

sorry about this guys and girls! but i will need money earlier! the due date is this friday!!!!!! if you can get money that will be perfect, i can't accept cheque as i need 3 days to cash, and will not let a check bounce and then leave me to pay for it! sorry about this! PLZ pm me! or call my phone, i can accept money all day tomorrow and drop off at my house or at school! call me asap this deal is almost over, don't want any mad people not being able to get their ipods!
JONNY

[Eken9]

This friday October 8??? ahh how and when can I get money to you? PM me backasap!

[kaput]

.

[saiyajin]

ya i know...yo 7thgen check your pm

[boi-alien]

i thought another order was to go through before christmas time? is this still going to happen or not?

[7thgenvic]

Originally posted by R-Audi
I guess I have to do 230, but its seriously not worth my time to go any lower.
7th Gen Civic, if you want to go lower, be my guest, my time is worth more then that.
ya no! i hear 230 and R-audi does too!
hahahah

jjust to make you all happy!
this is what they go for


LINKY DINKY (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&dept=0&WLBS=fsweb22&sku_id=0665000FS10047095&catid=&newdeptid=19)

[eb0i]

yeah what happened? How come its moved up so early (basically a whole week)? Does this mean we'll get it earlier?