iPad Air 3 Cellular Gold or Silver, 64GB / 256GB $657.36 / $760.32 Outright @ Optus (In-store - Selected Retail Stores)

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iPad Air 3 Cellular Gold or Silver, 64GB / 256GB $657.36 / $760.32 Outright @ Optus (In-store - Selected Retail Stores)

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BNR32 on 03/05/2020 - 09:44 optus.com.au (17807 clicks)
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Was about to purchase an iPad 7th Gen but after searching and seeing ONSALE deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/532381

Went into Optus store yesterday and purchased a new iPad Air 3 Celluar outright without any issues at all. Only Gold & Silver seem to be available

iPad Air 3 Celluar 64GB - $657.36 Outright & Unlocked @ Optus compared to $979.00 @ Apple (32.8539% discount)
iPad Air 3 Celluar 256GB - $760.32 Outright & Unlocked @ Optus compared to $1,199.00 @ Apple (36.58716% discount)

Ipad Air 3 is a lot better than the new iPad 7th gen
A12 Bionic Chip vs A10 Fusion
10.5" (2224 x 1668 pixels) vs 10.2" (2160 x 1620 pixels)
7MP front camera vs 1.2 MP
https://www.macworld.com/article/3438658/7th-generation-ipad…

Hope this helps anyone in the market right now

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https://i.imgur.com/Jppv4Z6.jpg

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Kanari on 03/05/2020 - 09:52

+1

So you didn’t have to hook it up to Optus as part of the purchase deal?
- BNR32 on 03/05/2020 - 10:00
  
  +3
  
  No nothing is hooked to Optus, was a simple purchase. They did ask for my name and mobile number for the receipt and apple purpose but nothing else
  
  I'm not with Optus for anything, just walked in-store asked to purchase the iPad Air outright and boom out I walked
aveeno bb on 03/05/2020 - 10:02

+2

Good deal.

Technically you can buy it on a plan and just cancel it straight away since there is no cancellation fee on plans anymore.
- samplegetter on 03/05/2020 - 10:20
  
  Is this for new plans only? I have a plan I want to cancel that's got a few months left on it.
  - eggaz on 03/05/2020 - 10:59
    
    +1
    
    If you're in a x month contract you may be subject to cancellation fees.
  - Cinnamon Crunch on 03/05/2020 - 11:32
    
    +1
    
    It should only be device cost. I have multiple plans ending at different times. Two before the end of the year. No fee just whats left on device
- JTTheMan on 03/05/2020 - 11:47
  
  What does it cost on a plan vs outright?
  - aveeno bb on 03/05/2020 - 11:53
    
    +1
    
    Max $15, if you cancel within a month of activation.
skysky on 03/05/2020 - 10:16

-3

Is this available in store only?
- miq on 03/05/2020 - 10:17
  
  +14
  
  It literally says that in the title…
  - CocaKoala on 03/05/2020 - 12:29
    
    +18
    
    Thanks mate, but is it available only in the store?
    - ozcheese on 03/05/2020 - 16:14
      
      +2
      
      It's available online but with a $15 plan which you can cancel anytime. So $15 extra if you cancel in the first month. Only in-store can buy it outright depending on the store.
  - SillySorjai on 03/05/2020 - 23:25
    
    +1
    
    Thanks mate, but what deal was this again?
jassssone on 03/05/2020 - 10:17

+5

Not every store allows you to buy outright.
- HardQuiz on 03/05/2020 - 10:42
  
  Which store refused?
  - kclaw89 on 03/05/2020 - 10:45
    
    +2
    
    Just asked the store in Doncaster Westfield. They refused to sell outright
    - George Z on 03/05/2020 - 10:59
      
      +1
      
      Same with Chadstone, they also refused.
- eggaz on 03/05/2020 - 11:01
  
  This is true, they try to keep stock to offer on month to month contracts, they are franchise so they kind of operate under different rules for stuff like this. Not sure if they are supposed to but they do.
  - hardya on 03/05/2020 - 12:27
    
    +5
    
    The greedy franchisees can go without sales then. Let them fold and collapse.
barozgain on 03/05/2020 - 10:34

do they sell iPad Pro?
- MELso on 03/05/2020 - 11:04
  
  Yes, but without any discount…
Sbah22 on 03/05/2020 - 10:35

Thanks for posting…
I wish they had something for the new 12.9 pro…
Seems to work out to 2k..argh
- pull the lever on 03/05/2020 - 11:11
  
  +2
  
  2K, wow, you could get a MacBook Air and entry level iPad with that (esp. if you include Apple's Magic iPad Keyboard in that costing)!
  - [Deactivated] on 03/05/2020 - 14:16
    
    +2
    
    Exactly, I was going to get a 12.9" 256 iPad Pro off Telstra and buy new magic keyboard, cancelled the order and bought a MacBook Air 256gb for exactly half of what the pro would of cost over the 3 years. love it.
    Have had a 11' 2018 iPad Pro for 18 months.
    - chartparker on 03/05/2020 - 17:50
      
      +1
      
      The new MacBook air is exceptionally well priced and specced. Probably the best value Ultrabook right now tbh. That said I want an iPad pro because it can do double duty as both light duty word processing and browsing, but also heavy video/photo editing plus it's fantastic for drawing on.
      
      Really depends if you're gonna take advantage of the extra power and tablet capability. Also cellular data.
      - [Deactivated] on 03/05/2020 - 18:23
        
        @chartparker: Yeah I have a 11" iPad pro too, also a 27" 5K iMac in my home/office.
        
        chartparker on 03/05/2020 - 18:34
        
        +2
        
        @[Deactivated]: Flex
        
        cmiucx on 04/05/2020 - 16:20
        
        @chartparker: The iPad Pros do look stunning! what are the best use cases for a sub $2000 tablet? (excel by trade and doodling life by heart)
        
        chartparker on 04/05/2020 - 16:26
        
        @cmiucx: Video editing, photo editing, word, excel, PowerPoint, Outlook are all very usable on iPad. Trello, confluence, other productivity apps, teams/discord/zoom/WebEx etc. File manager built in now.
        
        The iPad pros are where I wish they were 4 years ago. There are even basic CAD and solid modelling solutions and ways to work with PDM software
        
        cmiucx on 04/05/2020 - 16:44
        
        @chartparker: thanks! i think small group sales presentation would be great on iPad Pro! does excel work as good as on a surface? any comments on choosing 11 vs 12.9?
        
        chartparker on 05/05/2020 - 11:37
        
        @cmiucx: I haven't gone deep into excel on iPad, but I wouldn't surprised if it's more limited in terms of macros, file linking etc compared to Surface.
        
        Personally I'd just spring for the 12.9.
rahoolz on 03/05/2020 - 10:44

Going to try now
bloomingheck on 03/05/2020 - 10:51

-1

You can just order online. Not sure why it has to be instore.
- Okayy on 03/05/2020 - 10:53
  
  online order requires signing up to a plan
  - bloomingheck on 03/05/2020 - 10:56
    
    +1
    
    You can cancel anytime. There's no termination charges. Worse is you pay $15 for the month which is not a big deal if you get it delivered - save having to go in and haggle in store.
    - Okayy on 03/05/2020 - 10:57
      
      +1
      
      i prefer to walk in and buy than to have credit check and extra 15 dollars and a call to cancel for my laziness
  - eggaz on 03/05/2020 - 11:08
    
    I think a large population prefer to walk in but going to many stores being rejected takes a whole lot of time, I'm with @winniepoohspying given the comments about pushing back on sale.
Okayy on 03/05/2020 - 10:51

+1

which store was it? cause i was denied on 2 different stores.
- rahoolz on 03/05/2020 - 10:54
  
  What did they said
  - Okayy on 03/05/2020 - 10:56
    
    cant sale since we dont make anything if we you dont sign up! i told them to bugger off! 😆
unity1 on 03/05/2020 - 10:58

+1

So can the store put you on a plan and then cancel the plan immediately before you leave the store?
Captain Howdy on 03/05/2020 - 11:00

Got this in the other deal, but on the contract.

If your store refuses an outright purchase, there is no cancellation fee. You only have to pay off the rest of the device cost. The device cost is also locked too, so wont increase to RRP if you do indeed end contract. Cheapest would be the 36 month contract at $15 a month.

If you pretty please them they should also include the 20gig bonus data they had up until yesterday. It effectively make it a 25 gig plan, plus ipad, for $33.26 with a cancel anytime option.
landroverz7 on 03/05/2020 - 11:01

+25

Ex Optus Employee here. Most store managers refuse to sell outright, as they have limited quantities, no commission when you sell without a plan attached. Even with the plan, when you cancel straight away you only pay extra $15 first month for the plan, and can cancel anytime with no fees. You will be asked to pay the remaining handset cost in 3 monthly payments on your bill. So how this price is calculated is 54.78 x 12 = 657.36. So your first bill will be $15 + 54.78, you cancel straight away the next 3 bills will be (11 x 54.78)/3 = 200.86 a month. So to be honest the plan is not too bad for extra $15, you can get it delivered to your house, staying safe or Covid19, and get to pay it of in 3 payments. Other then that ripper deal OP, going to get one for my Dad who desperately needs an iPad upgrade. Thanks
- Captain Howdy on 03/05/2020 - 11:19
  
  You will be asked to pay the remaining handset cost in 3 monthly payments on your bill.
  
  That's not what I was told. They said to me it was the lump sum remainder, not over 3 months.
  - landroverz7 on 03/05/2020 - 12:03
    
    You are right, I guess a few things have changed, just read the CIS you do have to pay it out in full, instead of 3 months. So my advice try and negotiate with the store manager to buy it outright. Else worse case you are out an extra $15 and some of your time to call and cancel the plan. Still a great deal :)
    - le3lee on 03/05/2020 - 19:35
      
      Hello :) can u please tell me where i can read the CIS? I'm about to order this online but want to make sure i 100% can cancel paying off the ipad only + $15 for the initial month
      - benjaminv on 03/05/2020 - 23:36
        
        @le3lee: blob:https://www.optus.com.au/d8bc4c9b-19de-4796-835b-7def3a0d3487
        If this blob link not working let go ahead with view the plans then scroll down for the critical information link.
- Cinnamon Crunch on 03/05/2020 - 11:34
  
  I got the impression it was one payment.
- aveeno bb on 03/05/2020 - 11:35
  
  3 months is normally when you upgrade. For simply cancelling you will be billed the lumpsum.
  
  I've done this many times as a customer.
Ononono on 03/05/2020 - 11:13

I made an online order in the last deal and it's still being "processed" over 10 days later. I called up twice and they were totally useless.
- hardya on 03/05/2020 - 12:29
  
  good old Floptus. Ask the TIO to monster them
- jlogic on 03/05/2020 - 12:33
  
  Ordered two previously and both arrived in two days.
Bec-a on 03/05/2020 - 11:14

+10

Optus over the phone confirmed this is true.. but be wary. Last week I went into Optus Southland and had an awful experience.
The guy working there said i couldn't purchase it outright, or even go on a plan and cancel it. After I pointed out no cancellation fees is advertised on the website… he said there's "fine print" in the contract that you must remain for 12 months. I told him i'd like to see this fine print but he said i couldn't see it until after agreed upon the terms. Getting frustrated, I told him i knew he was lying.. then the store was was suddenly "out of stock" :(
- eggaz on 03/05/2020 - 11:25
  
  +1
  
  Should have called his bluff and signed up, then cancelled.
  - Bec-a on 03/05/2020 - 11:33
    
    +5
    
    When I tried to sign up they were "out of stock". I regret admitting to him i was going to cancel, really just wanted it outright.
    I then asked another staff if they did she said yes until he wrote something down for her…
- MELso on 03/05/2020 - 11:35
  
  +2
  
  It's easier to order online.
  
  After going to two Optus stores on Monday arvo (one closed, one out of stock of 256GB models), I ordered on Monday night, had it dispatched on Tuesday and received it on Wednesday lunchtime. After 30 minutes on hold to Optus after my plan was activated, it was cancelled without plan charge and my iPad will show up on my next bill…
  - mercuri on 03/05/2020 - 11:59
    
    Hi, just call and cancel? can it be done online or need to call?how does it work after it's being cancelled? a single lump sum if debited from the credit card account?
    
    It sounds so simple but am vary if there are any small prints on it. Read but it seems that there is nothing…
    
    Which plan did you sign up, 15/month for 36 months?
    - MELso on 03/05/2020 - 12:07
      
      +1
      
      You have to call, and Optus (like the other telcos) is paying the price for outsourcing its customer support to cheaper countries that are now in lockdown. So a bit of a wait is needed.
      
      I put it onto a $15 12 month plan because I intended to cancel it straight away; it was moot anyway.
      
      I already have an account (from the late 2018 iPad Pro deal, which is giving me a 256GB Pro with 200GB of data for $85), so the iPad Air - which is for my dad who's got an Air 2 with a knackered battery - will just go on the next bill.
      - mercuri on 03/05/2020 - 12:32
        
        @MELso: Thanks mate, ordered one…
  - Bec-a on 03/05/2020 - 12:09
    
    Yeah Optus store never again. When you ordered online did you receive a confirmation email? I ordered last Thurs but still haven't received anything. Maybe it takes a while to do the credit check as i'm a new customer
    - MELso on 03/05/2020 - 12:18
      
      Yes, got confirmation, dispatch and activation emails.
- aveeno bb on 03/05/2020 - 11:37
  
  +1
  
  This is exactly why I refuse to walk in to the store.
  
  I wish all stores just closed so we don't have to deal with this BS.
  
  I always order online.
Munki Kundi on 03/05/2020 - 11:37

very very good deal 👍
Kanari on 03/05/2020 - 11:43

Any idea when this deal finishes?
jp1011 on 03/05/2020 - 11:46

Isn't this cheaper than the equivalent wifi only models? Seems like an amazing deal .. am I missing something? 🤣Cheers
- adn on 03/05/2020 - 11:51
  
  +2
  
  Optus is probably selling at cost price and hoping that you keep the plan going.
  - fozzie on 03/05/2020 - 11:59
    
    I don’t know how they do it! And also on the sim you get Optus sport for free and hopefully when sport restarts it’s a nice free perk
    - Arsenal on 18/05/2020 - 17:31
      
      Yep, I generally need Optus Sport anyway (my name probably gives that away), so it's a no brainer to buy this on the $15pm plan and pay it off monthly.
JTTheMan on 03/05/2020 - 11:54

This looks like an awesome deal!
I still have my iPad Air 2 and it is still going strong but I think the battery is finally showing it’s age. I’m tempted and the online method for an extra $15 seems the best way to go.
- fozzie on 03/05/2020 - 11:58
  
  I did that and I managed to use esim in my iPhone. Hopefully I can keep using in my phone no problem (I had to restart a couple of times but seems to work). Obviously I can only use data in iPhone but that suits me and will move to dodo $5 a month with no data when my belong sim credit finishes
  - JTTheMan on 03/05/2020 - 19:44
    
    I already have a sim in my Air 2 so I would swap it to this and sell the the Air 2. I wonder what I could get for an excellent condition Air 2 64GB?
    - fozzie on 03/05/2020 - 20:46
      
      I would say probably $300?
    - Kuzdog on 04/05/2020 - 22:01
      
      +2
      
      A few more years use and upgrade when it you need to. This deal isn’t free and the performance jump won’t be that big from the Air 2.
      - JTTheMan on 05/05/2020 - 08:25
        
        @Kuzdog: Yes, good advice Kuzdog. I might hold off for now. It’s just that this deal seems very tempting, I must resist! :)
- Cheap Rich Guy on 05/05/2020 - 01:06
  
  +1
  
  I think you can get a new battery fitted into the iPad Air for $130.
BNR32 on 03/05/2020 - 12:12

+5

a few people have requested the invoice so here you go hope it helps (",)
https://i.imgur.com/Jppv4Z6.jpg
- capslock janitor on 03/05/2020 - 16:58
  
  -2
  
  does it work with Apple penicils 1 or 2?
  - hangdog on 04/05/2020 - 09:25
    
    +1
    
    It works with the first Apple Pencil.
- test11111 on 07/05/2020 - 14:56
  
  HI, I think it should be ~33% and ~37% savings for 64G and 256G, not 39% nor 44%, did the wrong math bro?
pantsparty on 03/05/2020 - 12:14

This almost sounds like too good a deal to be true. Taking the 256gb for example, I can sign up for the 12 month plan and if I cancel straight away the payout is 12 x $63.36 = $760.32, there are no additional fees to pay, eg subsidies given Optus is selling this well under RRP?
- jlogic on 03/05/2020 - 12:23
  
  These are hella old stock… mine came with the original firmware installed and 20% battery left.
  - fozzie on 03/05/2020 - 12:44
    
    Mine as well, however they are brand new and sealed. I’m loving mine and bought also an Apple Pencil second hand to go with it.
  - yojabbajabba on 03/05/2020 - 14:01
    
    Haha same, 0% battery and iOS 12.2 at unboxing
    - le3lee on 07/05/2020 - 14:58
      
      Sorry i'm a android user, bought this for my mum still waiting on delivery. wondering if it's the latest model, why is the firmware old? it can just be updated, no?
      - jlogic on 08/05/2020 - 00:12
        
        +1
        
        @le3lee: It's old because it was made with the original firmware as this were most probably the OG stock from when the iPad was announced.
ISO9002 on 03/05/2020 - 12:21

+1

So ordering online and cancel within first month would make it $18.26 x 36 months + first month service $15 = $672.36 buying it out

Am i correct here?
- jlogic on 03/05/2020 - 12:22
  
  Yes.
jlogic on 03/05/2020 - 12:22

+1

Easier to do online… The SIM is incredibly great value if you got the deal when it had bonus data. $15 for 25GB for 24 months.
rahoolz on 03/05/2020 - 12:25

+1

Got one
- Westpac on 03/05/2020 - 12:44
  
  How do you purchase it outright?
yojabbajabba on 03/05/2020 - 12:41

Thank you OP for this ripper deal.

If the Optus store is a franshise they will most likely do outright sales. If you are at a store that is Optus-owned they only do contract devices.

(According to the team at the Optus-owned store at South Morang, VIC)
- Kanari on 03/05/2020 - 14:07
  
  How can you find out which stores are which?
G Wok on 03/05/2020 - 12:43

Any outright Optus stores doing this in Vic?
- Hodlman Sachs on 03/05/2020 - 13:24
  
  +2
  
  Melbourne Central. Just bought one.
  - cassini25 on 03/05/2020 - 14:02
    
    How much did you pay? :)
- RCB on 18/05/2020 - 16:35
  
  Pickup one at altona optus store today
Westpac on 03/05/2020 - 12:47

-1

How do you purchase it outright? or do you need to set up a plan first?
pennypincher on 03/05/2020 - 12:52

Tempted to get one..but don't really need another iPad..my experience is these will only get cheaper over time…
- G Wok on 03/05/2020 - 12:55
  
  How much more can this drop when RRP is 1199?
  - pennypincher on 03/05/2020 - 12:56
    
    I've never really needed the cellular version…

This was posted 4 years 6 months 20 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

iPad Air 3 Cellular Gold or Silver, 64GB / 256GB $657.36 / $760.32 Outright @ Optus (In-store - Selected Retail Stores)

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