Apple is selling refurbished models of their 2017 9.7" 128GB iPad for $429; a discount of $140, or 24% off.
Refurbished models are fitted with brand new batteries and outer shells by Apple and come with a 1 year warranty. In my experience the only thing that distinguishes them from buying a new model is the plain packaging they come in, rather than the standard Apple packaging.
Currently only the Gold model is available, but I have seen Silver and Space Grey popping up from time to time over the last couple of days: https://www.apple.com/au/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad/…
Compared to the just released 2018 model the difference is this has an A9 chip set rather than the newer A10 chip set and this does not support Apple Pencil, otherwise all specs are the same.
The new 2018 128gb wifi model retails for $599, and Officeworks has this 2017 model for $518 as per this deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/370081. For me, $429 is the better deal if you're not worried about the box it comes in.
Only have gold