return for store credit at apple store?
parkndrive
27-10-2004 15:37:27
has anyone had success returning it for store credit at an apple store?
i just got my ipod today and i want to trade it in for the new photo ipod..
thanks!
Oldfashionedhussy
27-10-2004 15:41:46
yep- well, I haven't, but others have
magik
27-10-2004 15:44:53
[quote2e2a2dab6c="parkndrive"]has anyone had success returning it for store credit at an apple store?
i just got my ipod today and i want to trade it in for the new photo ipod..
thanks![/quote2e2a2dab6c]
i'm probably gonna do the same. please post your experiences here for others (read my) benefit )
btw, i wouldn't try it if it's engraved with freeipods.com, it isn't right?
oh yea, and please post your status here http//www.freeipodguide.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2383
parkndrive
27-10-2004 15:53:19
thanks.
no, its not engraved. kinda glad i got it today instead of yesterday (noone was home) so i can now get the new photo one.
if anyone had an experience with returning it to an APPLE store, please let me know how you went about doing it.
Bonga
27-10-2004 16:17:30
Hmm.. more info on returning would be very nice )
Just cos I'm thinking of returning a 20 gig ipod... then paying extra to get the black U2 ipod. )
yeh, i want to return and use that plus money from the irver from offercentric to get the 60 gb color ipod
Rainman
27-10-2004 19:12:57
Is it really worth the extra $200 for the Photo Color ipod?
magik
27-10-2004 19:17:06
[quote61b38f21c8="Rainman"]Is it really worth the extra $200 for the Photo Color ipod?[/quote61b38f21c8]
Are you kidding? Nevermind the fact that you're getting the best and latest iPod out for only $200 (whereas the 4G 40GB is almost $400 alone), but this iPod has Album art for each song, you can store all your DigiCam pics on it and view slideshow on the TV. It has a much more elegant color scheme, and it boasts an extra 3 hours of playback (audio)
I'd say thats worth $200 eh?
Oldfashionedhussy
27-10-2004 19:22:47
will apple still sell the regular ipods that we're getting(as an option for the people that sont want to shell out the extra money), or will they phase out of them?
Malformed
27-10-2004 19:23:26
if i thought id ever have more than 20gb of music, id definitly go for it. (or the 40gb iriver)
but pfft. i only have like 6 gigs of music as it is.
tishykb
27-10-2004 19:41:14
has this worked for anyone? I mean, don't the stores usually ask why you're trading in a brand new $300+ ipod without a receipt to the store???
if not... great! just wondering what the exact process of doing this is?
shooby
27-10-2004 19:48:24
If you don't need a receipt, how do you return?!?!?
Oldfashionedhussy
27-10-2004 20:06:08
say it's a gift
Flyinace2000
27-10-2004 20:40:34
[quotebc9d0ee971="Oldfashionedhussy"]say it's a gift[/quotebc9d0ee971]
Stores will usually take stuff back without receipts, but don't expect cash back, STORE CREDIT.
pcmsurf
27-10-2004 20:52:31
also if they ask why you dont have a reciept tell them you think they got it as a gift from "insert store your trying to take it back" this way if the serials dont match you dont look guilty and you have a good excuse for taking it back
taylort232
27-10-2004 20:57:15
My luck with returns
1. Bestbuy - no dice
2. CompUSA - took it back - griped about it - very hard to do (my roomate did it with his)
3. Target - would take it back for store credit - only had the 3rd generation 20gb's and who wants one of these? (note you can only do 3 per year; they track your ID)
4. Walmart - no iPods
5. Office Depot - JACKPOT! No issues, no questions. Exchanged apple 20gb for an HP 40gb (note you can only do 3 per year; they track your ID)
Office Depot $294 store credit (tax not calculated), new iPod was $399.99
So the difference here was 105.99 + 7% tax = $112.35 out of pocket.
I think compusa gave $299 store credit.
I was a little scared at office depot because they don't even stock apple iPods (in Gainesville, anyway) but it scanned and they took it back anyway. I was really happy.
Bonga
27-10-2004 21:46:02
what about the APPLE stores?
magik
27-10-2004 21:46:08
[quotec971f3a357="taylort232"]My luck with returns
1. Bestbuy - no dice
2. CompUSA - took it back - griped about it - very hard to do (my roomate did it with his)
3. Target - would take it back for store credit - only had the 3rd generation 20gb's and who wants one of these? (note you can only do 3 per year; they track your ID)
4. Walmart - no iPods
5. Office Depot - JACKPOT! No issues, no questions. Exchanged apple 20gb for an HP 40gb (note you can only do 3 per year; they track your ID)
Office Depot $294 store credit (tax not calculated), new iPod was $399.99
So the difference here was 105.99 + 7% tax = $112.35 out of pocket.
I think compusa gave $299 store credit.
I was a little scared at office depot because they don't even stock apple iPods (in Gainesville, anyway) but it scanned and they took it back anyway. I was really happy.[/quotec971f3a357]
What about the Apple store? Because no other retail stores have the iPod Photo just yet, but I guess in the future they will have it...
Also, I think at the Apple store you can say that someone bought it for you online from Apple.com, since Gratis is ordering direct from Apple anyway, right? So I think thats a safe bet... what do you guys think?
taylort232
27-10-2004 21:53:41
http//home.comcast.net/~jaybeez/
Scroll down and read the full August 26th entry. It outlines everything.
Is magik Ian?
magik
27-10-2004 21:59:06
Excellent, thanks taylort232... and no, I'm not Ian, I don't even know an Ian. )
parkndrive
28-10-2004 19:25:46
dont mention that it was sent from apple direct, they will ask you for your web order number/receipt.
i called an apple store in nyc, actualyl the only in in soho. i got a very rude response that if i didnt have a receipt that " i was stuck with the ipod that i have now"
i think i can return it at the stores in nj though..
caveman
28-10-2004 20:47:11
[quote1083d723e4="parkndrive"]dont mention that it was sent from apple direct, they will ask you for your web order number/receipt.
i called an apple store in nyc, actualyl the only in in soho. i got a very rude response that if i didnt have a receipt that " i was stuck with the ipod that i have now"
i think i can return it at the stores in nj though..[/quote1083d723e4]
hopefully thats just their telephone answer. will try in person tomorrow and post up results
Oldfashionedhussy
28-10-2004 21:42:11
yeah, i'm also in nyc. thanks for the info. I was going to try CompUSA on 57th or 37th as well since they're apple resellers(or J & R or best buy). definitely post your NYC results caveman. It would be greatly appreciated.
caveman
29-10-2004 04:38:37
we all have our web order number, it was on your shipping label, but that'd mean you'd be getting less than the 299 credit, prolly more like 200-250
Carina
29-10-2004 07:25:22
I went to the Apple store in Atlanta and just told them that I got an iPod as a present, but I don't have nearly enough music for it and I'd rather have a green mini (I called beforehand so I also threw in that I was told before it would be alright). They took a little while figuring out how to do it while I wandered off and managed to find $50 worth of stuff I wanted. Since I had a student ID, I actually got $70 store credit (regular iPod price minus student mini price). So I walked out with a green mini, lots of gadgets, and a $20 gift certificate. -P
Also, freeipods.com still says I'm STV. If I wasn't able to track shipments with the reference number I still wouldn't have it cause FedEx just leaves packages at the office in my apartment complex without leaving a note or anything saying that they were there. My parents sent me a present once, over a month later finally asked how I liked it and I had no clue what they were talking about. Sure enough I had a package that had been sitting in the office for several weeks. I hate FedEx...
parkndrive
29-10-2004 07:27:57
[quote0623eaeebd="caveman"]we all have our web order number, it was on your shipping label, but that'd mean you'd be getting less than the 299 credit, prolly more like 200-250[/quote0623eaeebd]
what i meant by that is you need some confirmation that you bought it online, either printed receipt, etc.
when i first called the other day, only the 60 gbs were in, now they have the 40s in.
good luck to all trying to switch!
caveman
29-10-2004 16:20:20
exchanged for 40gb at soho apple store. 108.63 and i was done....i just told em my parents got it for a gift for me at the apple store in ohio
magik
29-10-2004 16:27:07
[quote47586c6f0a="caveman"]exchanged for 40gb at soho apple store. 108.63 and i was done....i just told em my parents got it for a gift for me at the apple store in ohio[/quote47586c6f0a]
No questions asked? What state you in? Did you initially asked for an exchange or store credit or what?
parkndrive
29-10-2004 17:06:34
[quoteda1d9468c2="caveman"]exchanged for 40gb at soho apple store. 108.63 and i was done....i just told em my parents got it for a gift for me at the apple store in ohio[/quoteda1d9468c2]
nice.
didnt use the student discount? didnt want the photo ipod? im gonna try to do it at menlo/short hills tomorrow..
caveman
29-10-2004 17:37:42
[quote0c3219463f="magik"][quote0c3219463f="caveman"]exchanged for 40gb at soho apple store. 108.63 and i was done....i just told em my parents got it for a gift for me at the apple store in ohio[/quote0c3219463f]
No questions asked? What state you in? Did you initially asked for an exchange or store credit or what?[/quote0c3219463f]
only question asked was "do you have the receipt" told em i just wanted to exchange for the 40gb
caveman
29-10-2004 17:39:14
[quote064e6b1d53="parkndrive"][quote064e6b1d53="caveman"]exchanged for 40gb at soho apple store. 108.63 and i was done....i just told em my parents got it for a gift for me at the apple store in ohio[/quote064e6b1d53]
nice.
didnt use the student discount? didnt want the photo ipod? im gonna try to do it at menlo/short hills tomorrow..[/quote064e6b1d53]
no student id (havent had one in 9 years), and didnt really care for the photo....i personally think the extra 100 for a 1.5x2 inch screen is garbage. if i want to show pictures on the tv i'll just hook my camera up to the tv
PL4Y 1T L0UD
29-10-2004 17:42:55
so was the ipod u took back to exchange an apple or HP? does anyone know if they can tell the difference between apple and HP if you were to exchange at say, an apple store?
Oldfashionedhussy
29-10-2004 18:02:28
well, the hp is different from the apple box... and i dont think they even sell hp ipods at the apple store...
Oldfashionedhussy
29-10-2004 18:04:47
by the way, thanks for the info on the SoHo store. I will be going there once my bundle of joy arrives ;)
caveman
29-10-2004 18:38:28
heres hoping your ipod comes soon before 300 people go to the apple store and ask for exchanges and they start requiring receipts
Oldfashionedhussy
29-10-2004 18:43:40
I doubt it. Most major stores have a return policy that allows non-receipt returns in exchange for goods or store credit. Hell, I worked at Victoria's Secret and they're return policy allows ANYTHING to be returned. If you don't like it, return it and exchange for something else or get a merchandise credit for it-and believe me, i've seen some nasty shit being returned... some women have no shame.
but anyways, yeah- most major stores allow non-receipt returns anyways )
PL4Y 1T L0UD
29-10-2004 19:03:10
DAMMIT!!! i think the ipod that i'm getting is an HP... I WANT THE COLOR IPOD!! maybe i can exchange it somewhere where they sell HP's?
Tadeo
29-10-2004 21:11:18
PL4Y, 37 posts. Do you read any others. Everyone gets an Apple now.
tetro
29-10-2004 23:58:17
i exchanged mine at the Glendale, CA apple store. They didnt check for receipt and all they cared was that it wasn't personalized.
parkndrive
30-10-2004 15:25:21
just got back from trading it in w/o any issues.
paid 180 more for the color 40 gb, and it comes with a dock and case.
worth it for me, may not be worth it to others..
Oldfashionedhussy
30-10-2004 16:29:38
do you know if the regular 40gb also comes with a case? i know it comes with a dock...
parkndrive
30-10-2004 16:37:21
[quotee97cc06fd8="Oldfashionedhussy"]do you know if the regular 40gb also comes with a case? i know it comes with a dock...[/quotee97cc06fd8]
im not sure,
i didnt think the photo one came with a case, didnt say so on the website but it said it on the box.
PL4Y 1T L0UD
03-11-2004 21:10:11
[quote49035baf7a]PL4Y, 37 posts. Do you read any others. Everyone gets an Apple now.[/quote49035baf7a]
thanks for your input. didnt mention that the ipod that i am receiving was coming from FIP? No.
caveman
04-11-2004 04:46:12
[quotef69db198a7="Oldfashionedhussy"]do you know if the regular 40gb also comes with a case? i know it comes with a dock...[/quotef69db198a7]
the regular 40gb does NOT come with a case
Oldfashionedhussy
04-11-2004 04:55:57
ah okay, just wondering )
Eric P
04-11-2004 08:28:09
if you open the box you can't return?
twistrman
04-11-2004 22:13:04
This is my first post, but i've been reading a lot on here since i started on fip. This post has really started making me think if once i get mine if i want to trade it in for a bigger one (i'm always upgrading things...all this while i wait for a couple more referrals). So here's my question, i get the fact that the box should be completely unopened, but i think i read a post where someone was saying that some of them were engraved with freeipods.com on the back. But you would never be able to tell this if you don't open it... kind of a catch 22.
so what do you guys think?
lucky enough though if it all works out, i get the student discount, we have an apple store actually on campus in our computing center (another downtown) and the people in the apple store i doubt know what the hell is going on with anything computer related...
Oldfashionedhussy
04-11-2004 22:50:45
wouldnt there be a code or something in the box letting them know it was engraved?
levinmiester
04-11-2004 22:53:51
yah usually to get store credit, all you do is tell them you dont have a reciept but that you baught it a while ago. I've done this for other stuff that i needed to. Also, if bestbuy sells the photoipods, you can prob get store credit there as well
caveman
05-11-2004 04:36:54
i told them my parents got it for me as a gift at the apple store in (insert geographically remote state with apple store).
Eric P
05-11-2004 18:07:22
So if I ordered the 20 gig then return for the ipod mini, I'l get back $50 store credit? What do you guys think is the best bang for the buck to use for the 50 dollar store credit? The itrip sounds really cool, but I've seen some pretty nasty reviews...
particleman
05-11-2004 18:30:32
This strategy will start to work especially well once December is over because of the high volume of returns due to the holidays. Take this from me, I work in retail ( .