Opinion: Get the deals, skip the gift card
I explain that Apple is so hell-bent on you buying more Apple products that it likes to stack the odds in its favor by handing you a gift card that can only be used with Apple.AirPods Pro 2I stared back at them with hard-set eyes and a frown."And what good is that in the end, really?"
My point was, what is that engraving really worth? Yes, there's a moment of joy when someone looks down at their personalized Apple gift and sees letters gently etched just for them. Now, instead of just words, we can add emojis. Doesn't that sound like fun? It does, but I don't think the engravings make it worth skipping one of the true $199 AirPods Pro 2 deals you can get at Amazon, Walmart, or Best Buy.The very first iPad I gave my wife, almost a decade ago, was engraved to her with something silly,"Mom's iPad. No you touchy." I know, I am so funny 🤦♂
Where is that iPad today? I have no idea. She's since moved on to her second one and is probably due for another iPad upgrade shortly.My point is, you're giving up cash discounts for personalization that, in the long run, won't matter much at all. AirPods Pro 2 will eventually stop accepting a charge or, a couple of years from now, you'll upgrade to AirPods Pro 3.
Overall, I think Apple doesn't quite get the spirit of Cyber Monday, Black Friday, and the whole Holiday Shopping experience. It's not just about getting and giving the gifts, it's about the gamesmanship of saving money. Who doesn't love to tell people about how much they saved on a
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