Target boasts a week of big sales like 40% off, but some customers have found a loophole that lets them save even more money on the 9th generation iPad. Now, this Target employee says a deal that was too good to be true has failed.
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Why did the deal end?
On TikTok, which has more than 417,00 views, content creator Q (@m0n3ymanq) sent a PSA about why Target is no longer honoring the price match on the $69 iPad.
“A lot of people came into Target stores today to pick up this iPad 9th generation for $60, $70,” Q begins. “I’m going to tell you all right now that we don’t respect Amazon’s or Walmart’s little ability to price match.”
“So, for those of you who got an iPad for $69 or $79 instead of $199, you’re in luck.”
“And if you guys think I’m lying, let me show you something…I work at Target,” Q shared while flashing his Target ID on camera.
Can I buy an iPad at a discount?
“This jaw is here. [is] $199. Only if you have a Target Circle account. Otherwise, it’s $330,” he added, holding up his iPad.
“Congratulations to those who got lucky earlier in the day. But they’re cracking down now, FYI,” Q finally warns as the video ends.
The video’s caption reads, “LOL, we’re not stacking deals. FYI.”
@m0n3ymanq lol, we’re not stacking deals. For reference #target #targetfinds #targetcircle #targetcircledeals #discount ♬ Dust collector – Lucas
Viewers also give their opinions
In the comments section, viewers shared their experiences with price matching at Target and their thoughts on the alleged iPad “crackdown.”
“My manager handed it out like candy for $69,” one viewer wrote.
“why [not] But what if we can match the price? “That’s Target’s policy,” a second viewer asked, to which one responded, “This is against policy because it’s a Target Circle offer. Match price or [Target Circle] Offer. ”
“Some Targets allowed it. A guy I know got 5 points for $69 a bottle,” came a third comment.
What is Target Circle Week? How did the iPad sell for $69?
Target Circle Week, which runs through October 12, offers Target Circle users great deals on products in every category, from beauty to technology. This week we’re also featuring “Deal of the Day,” which offers special deals that last 24 hours. One of this week’s deals was $130 off the price of the Apple iPad 9th generation, reducing the price from $329.99 to $199.99.
At the same time, Amazon, which has a Prime Day sale on October 8th and 9th, also offered a sale on the 9th generation iPad for $199.99. According to one TikTok user, what Target Circle customers were doing was matching Amazon’s $199 price and then taking advantage of the $130 off Target Circle deal to get an iPad for $69. did.
Why can’t I stack discounts?
Target’s price match policy allows customers to match Target’s Eligible Items that they found for a lower price on Target.com, Amazon, Walmart or Target Circle™ deals (deals that are automatically applied when you verify your identity). It says it matches the price. members of the target circle). However, Target Circle deals cannot be combined with competitor prices. It also excludes prices that “only appear on a competitor’s website after the guest logs in,” such as Amazon Prime deals.
Although the $69 “deal” on the 9th generation iPad is no longer honored, Target Circle customers are still free to take advantage of the $130 deal and purchase the product for $199, as well as other available products. Many Target Circle Week deals are also available until October 12th. But that’s how some people who missed out on an early chance to get an iPad for a quarter of the price feel that way.
“Damn, I watched this too late,” one such user commented under Q’s video.
The Daily Dot reached out to Q via direct message on TikTok and Instagram, and to Target via email for more information.
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