TP listed on Walmart.com @ $598.00/$498.00 with $0.97 ship to home

[PrinceAlbert]

HP TouchPad 32GB

HP TouchPad 16GB

[ronlongo]

As a rule I don't shop at Walmart. I've never been in one that's clean and the staff is always less than useless. On the other hand, they may get my business for TP.

[Beanis]

I'm perfectly happy shopping in a pig sty with no staff if the prices are right.

[PrinceAlbert]

On the TouchPad individual item page, there is a button labeled:

TechForward Guaranteed Buyback Plans available here


EDIT: It's a FLAT FEE of $39.88.


Here are the plan details:

This item will be delivered to the email address you use when logging into Walmart.com

The PIN should be delivered to your email address within 60 minutes from completing your order.
To ensure successful delivery, please make sure that your email inbox is not full.
Your PIN will come from WALMARTONLINE@E-DELIVERYGROUP.COM
If you do not see your email within 60 minutes, please confirm it was not misdirected to your spam/junk folder.

There are no returns or refunds on prepaid cellular phone cards or electronically fulfilled PIN numbers.
Walmart.com is not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced PINs.
Don't worry about newer technology coming out tomorrow. Buy a Guaranteed Buyback plan today and you will be able to return your electronics purchase for up to 50% of the price you paid.
The Guaranteed Buyback Plan provides 2 years of coverage:

50% of purchase price back in months 1-6
40% of purchase price back in months 6-12
30% of purchase price back in months 12-18
20% of purchase price back in months 18-24
Using your plan is easy, quick, and free. Here's how it works:

Purchase the TechForward Guaranteed Buyback Plan within 30 days of purchasing your new product.
Register your plan online at TechForward.com or by phone at (877) 623-5681.
Notify TechForward via phone or email when you are ready to upgrade to something new.
Shipping is free when you send back your device to TechForward. You can also request a free shipping box and packing materials be sent to you.
Typically, within a few days of when we receive your old device, we will send you a Walmart.com Gift Card with your Buyback Amount.
Other Things You Should Know:

The plan starts on the date that the plan is purchased, not the date the device is purchased.
Manage your plan online. You can view, use, and keep track of your plan(s) at TechForward.com
Activate with a device receipt. You can fax, email, or snail mail TechForward your covered device receipt at any time, and we will store it as proof of purchase.
Purchase price does not include mail-in rebates, software, services or peripherals such as monitors, mice and keyboards purchased with your computer.
This plan is not a warranty, so you should make sure to take good care of your device. If you fail to do so, you may be charged a fee against your guaranteed buyback price.
Do you have questions about this product? Ask a question.

[ronlongo]

Originally Posted by Beanis

I'm perfectly happy shopping in a pig sty with no staff if the prices are right.

LMFAO what can I say, I have irrational issues when it comes to tidyness. BTW isn't Target also going to be selling them? Target is always so CLEAN!!!

[Carioca_FL]

My wallet couldn't care less if the place is manned by untrained monkeys. As an informed consumer, what I care for are reasonable prices.

[Bob-C]

The price at Walmart is no more reasonable or less expensive than any other place. So why would you being going to Walmart?

[QuadForce]

To get it on July 1st 12:00AM

[OldSkoolVWLover]

Originally Posted by PrinceAlbert

On the TouchPad individual item page, there is a button labeled:

TechForward Guaranteed Buyback Plans available here


Here are the plan details:

Wow I was tempted before, but this I like... not that I will be buying right now anyways, but I like the buyback plan.

Originally Posted by Bob-C

The price at Walmart is no more reasonable or less expensive than any other place. So why would you being going to Walmart?

Did you see the post PrinceAlbert made a couple above yours that I just quoted? Also technically it is 2 dollars cheaper with nearly free shipping (if you are in a state with no sales tax, this beats even Amazon). And again as said above, if you want to try and hit it up at midnight (not me I am working Friday).

[PrinceAlbert]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolVWLover

Wow I was tempted before, but this I like... not that I will be buying right now anyways, but I like the buyback plan.

Oh, and I forgot to mention, it's a $39.88 FLAT FEE.

[Beanis]

Originally Posted by ronlongo

LMFAO what can I say, I have irrational issues when it comes to tidyness. BTW isn't Target also going to be selling them? Target is always so CLEAN!!!

Hehe. I will give that to you, Target is always clean. It's also, strangely, usually full of 20-something trophy wives in sweat pants, I've noticed.

Still though, Target is expensive (except when stuff is on clearance).

[OldSkoolVWLover]

Originally Posted by PrinceAlbert

Oh, and I forgot to mention, it's a $39.88 FLAT FEE.

Not bad though, figure the 20% at 24 months is $100. I guess it all depends on the kind of user you are, other than phones, I tend to keep electronics functioning longer than 2 years (phones still function after 2 years just end up upgrading). My HTPC is based off a 5+ year HP desktop with a couple upgrades.

[PrinceAlbert]

Yeah, not bad, seems to be better than BB's rate.

Personally, I'm ordering mine via Amazon to save sales tax. Not worried that I probably will not get it until mid July.

[Mercule]

Originally Posted by Beanis

Hehe. I will give that to you, Target is always clean. It's also, strangely, usually full of 20-something trophy wives in sweat pants, I've noticed.

Which is considerably more pleasant than 20-something Jabbas in sweat pants.

[OldSkoolVWLover]

Originally Posted by PrinceAlbert

Yeah, not bad, seems to be better than BB's rate.

Personally, I'm ordering mine via Amazon to save sales tax. Not worried that I probably will not get it until mid July.

Yeah I've been thinking about Amazon too, since I'm not buying at launch, I will wait and see when sales/bundles start hitting. If I can hold off, might wait to see if we get any labor day sales anywhere. If we get Veer's in a couple weeks, I'm thinking learning WebOS 2.x will give me something to play with until September.