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   Darnell Clayton :verified: (darnell@one.darnell.one)'s status on Friday, 29-Nov-2024 13:30:15 JST Darnell Clayton :verified:

   Bring On The Black Friday Apple Deals!!!!

   I opened the Apple Store app, and to my surprise, I encountered this screen. Apple Store App Screen (red scribbles are from me) Apple is gearing up for some sweet deals soon, which may involve discounts for Apple accessories (which would make perfect Christmas gifts). I believe Amazon will also offer similar deals, with slightly greater discounts than Apple is willing to offer.

   https://darnellclayton.com/2024/11/28/bring-on-the-black-friday-apple-deals/

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     Darnell Clayton :verified: (darnell@one.darnell.one)'s status on Friday, 29-Nov-2024 15:30:30 JST Darnell Clayton :verified:

     • Elena Rossini ⁂

     @_elena Thanks for the tip! I will checkout the website to help locate accessories (I need a Time Machine to tell myself this info for the past me, as I already ordered iDevices.

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     Knud Jahnke (knud@mastodon.social)'s status on Friday, 29-Nov-2024 15:31:36 JST Knud Jahnke

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     @darnell

     How about just not buying more stuff? That is also an option.

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     Darnell Clayton :verified: (darnell@one.darnell.one)'s status on Friday, 29-Nov-2024 15:31:36 JST Darnell Clayton :verified:

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     • Knud Jahnke

     @knud Why would I choose to not bless my family & friends this year‽ Especially while items are cheaper now (they will increase in price thanks to Trump’s Tariffs).

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     Darnell Clayton :verified: (darnell@one.darnell.one)'s status on Friday, 29-Nov-2024 17:26:40 JST Darnell Clayton :verified:

     • Elena Rossini ⁂

     @_elena Actually, it is great for people who may not need or want the latest gadget. Also, some of my friends with younger kids will appreciate this, as they can save money buying an Apple device, without worrying too much if the item is damaged due to the cost.

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     Darnell Clayton :verified: (darnell@one.darnell.one)'s status on Friday, 29-Nov-2024 18:37:36 JST Darnell Clayton :verified:

     • Elena Rossini ⁂

     @_elena The refurbished market is so big in America 🇺🇸 that both Apple & telecom companies participate in it (to a limited degree).

     Ironically, my first iPhone ever was the original iPhone albeit refurbished because I could not afford to pay full price for the device (there were no deals back then to make it more affordable).

     Apple recently purchased my old iPhone for $400 & are paying me for my old Apple Watch (they will sell both in the refurbished market).

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     Darnell Clayton :verified: (darnell@one.darnell.one)'s status on Friday, 29-Nov-2024 20:48:12 JST Darnell Clayton :verified:

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     • Knud Jahnke

     @knud If you feel that way then hop to it then! I choose to bless the family & friends who have been a blessing to me.

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     Knud Jahnke (knud@mastodon.social)'s status on Friday, 29-Nov-2024 20:48:13 JST Knud Jahnke

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     @darnell

     Because excess consumption is bad for the planet? Donate in their name to good causes. That's definitely an option.

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     Darnell Clayton :verified: (darnell@one.darnell.one)'s status on Friday, 29-Nov-2024 21:07:34 JST Darnell Clayton :verified:

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     • Knud Jahnke

     @knud I usually wait years before upgrading, and so do many of my friends and family.

     Having items that just work is okay, but if a person works in an industry that heavily utilizes the devices, “just works” is not good enough.

     My view of phones 📱, tablets 💻 & watches ⌚ is that of a tool (& tools are usually the gifts I give to family & friends).

     This year, due to Trump's pending Tariffs, I decided to save money and send upgradable gifts now rather than pay the premium later.

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     Knud Jahnke (knud@mastodon.social)'s status on Friday, 29-Nov-2024 21:07:35 JST Knud Jahnke

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     @darnell

     We basically have everything we need and won't exchange tech items that work just because there are new ones on sale.