It's worth noting that this is for online delivery only; your local Costco may have stock at this price.
No idea if this is intentional or a pricing error, I stumbled upon it while researching where to buy a new iPhone 16 from; I've put in an order so we'll see what happens.
Potentially Out Of Stock @ Officeworks : https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/iphone-16-…
There's no reason to get excited; this isn’t a pricing error, but rather basic economics at play.
Apple likely removed the so-called "Apple Tax" on the highest storage tier due to declining global sales and the anticipated sharp drop in U.S. sales driven by Trump-era tariffs on China. These tariffs force Apple to either raise prices in the US or absorb some of the tariff given their healthy ~40% profit margin.
Apple typically secures component contracts well in advance and aims to avoid excess inventory. I say they’ve removed the “Apple Tax” on the 1TB model because, despite a huge price gap between the 256GB and 1TB versions, the actual marginal cost difference between those storage chips is probably only around $50.
Exactly right. Imagine thinking storage costs Apple money. No bro, you're merely getting ripped off a little less than you were at RRP.
it still shocks me that people would pay $2000+ for a phone.
Pfftt.. $2K. I am more amazed at people sinking $60K+ in a car
and 1m in a house
And $20-$30 in a single condom
Managed to get the black. OW we’re out of the titanium silver colour. Would an Apple Store swap it over with a proof of purchase?
Apple won't no, they only do stuff like that if you've bought it from them.
Don’t bother with West Ryde OW, there were 3 other ozbargainers in store and the staff tried but couldn’t match as was showing OOS on Costco site
Anyone that ordered through Costco status changed to “Fraud Check”?
Just " Order Status: Processing " atm
Strange! Not sure what would’ve triggered that.
Same here. "Status: Fraud Check." Will just wait and see what happens.
Maybe they will call you to make sure everything checks out.
Possibly a flag from the payment gateway, was your card charged?
Yep card showing pending. Will just wait. Cheers
Just an update. Now showing “Order submitted to WMS/Dropship”
Mine too, thankfully!
Thanks for the update. I didn’t get the “Fraud Check” status but my order is still in “Processing”. Around what time did you place your order? Not ordered online before so not sure how their allocation works.
Same here mine had fraud check not sure if they honor the deal.
I find it mind blowing how people have 2k readily available for a mobile phone and are crying poor about the cost of living.
You have to set your priorities right lol
Legit. These are the same people who can't be fkd buying food and prefer to have it delivered for an exhorbitant fee.
How do you know its the same people?
@Barry off EastEnders: Because Gen Z need time to prepare the lighting for the photo they will take of their food using their latest iPhone when it arrives for social media likes. Their previous iPhone couldn't do this, you see.
@Maths Debater: lol, you are not wrong. People are depressed so much these days that they need any type of validation, whether it's a 3k phone, or the likes and comments on social media.
I swear I know some people who would want to go to a holiday destination just for the photos to share. Next level.
@Maths Debater: You came in here to have a cry I think every time an Apple phone gets posted someone like you pops in to have a cry
Yep, spend stupid amounts of money on having their goyslop delivered to them so they can spend even more time sitting around on their couch watching the latest streaming shows.
@Mike Nolan: It's funny you're full of assumptions. To the point where it's like you're sad that other people have money
Do you have any evidence that anybody that has brought one of these phones has whinged about the cost of living?
I'll wait….
But everybody whinge.. that’s a given.
It’s the Aussie way of life!
Struck a nerve have I Sammy? The fact you're so triggered tells me I have described you to a tee.
To be honest I just think it's funny that android users always jump in the Apple threads to have a cry about things they can't afford
Your first comment was full of assumptions that amuses me
@Sammy Boi: Lol you don't know shit about me cuz. I can buy an iPhone just to burn it. Don't talk to me about what I can afford. Never forget this, I'm not the silly cnut paying 2k for a phone that cost $50 to make.
@Maths Debater: No you're the silly Bogan crying about it. You forget you know nothing about the people on here either and now that's your defence???? You must be an entitled bogan to judge others but not want to be judged. You came in here to be a crybaby so I'll treat you like one you're not special and you're definitely not the kind to burn even a five dollar note
@Sammy Boi: I'll say it again, you're not shit cos you have an iPhone. In fact, you are far less than that.
@Maths Debater: Cry me a river… I only responded because you're literally only in this thread to have a cry and judge people so I'll judge you :)
Lol just pulling a number out of my ass but if 80% people don't have the disposible income to afford a $2000 phone we'd be living in a shithole third world country… the other 20% is plenty to generate 150 upvotes.
Got one from officeworks! Thanks OP
Just now? How’d you manage that? Aren’t they OOS at officeworks?
if they have one in stock, you can get it straight away. mine have to wait for tomorrow to pick up
Definitely helps to go in person.
The rep at my local OW told me that the online store and the physical stores have different stock levels.
Went to store and was told to do click and collect order for pick up
I'm waiting for the Apple Infinity Pro Max Plus Ultra SE Limited Edition Bespoke Supercharged Turbo Power Pack. It's bound to get me more street cred.
lol not sure why people are down voting you. Some people can not take a joke.
Snowflakes bro. I'm slandering their precious overlord.
Yeh too many sensitive people online these days. Each to their own, but you do you do.
Jokes need to be funny. I would consider this someone having a cry
You need to take things less seriously in life. He was mocking the iPhone army in a way which is quite funny as I do it to mock everyone I know who uses Apple products.
@itsmoe: See that's a funny Android users coming into an iPhone post. hahahahaha it never seems to be the other way around
@Sammy Boi: I feel like the majority of Apple users are not that tech savvy and want something that just works without having to learn a skill or two along the way. Whether it's Mac related or Windows related and that annoys me.
People are so much smart than what Apple wants them to be.
@itsmoe: Using android isn't skill related it's a preference. I prefer security over customisation and that's why I use iOS and macOS. I've got nothing bad to say about android OS except it is definitely less secure but windows is literally poop. I've only ever used it when I've had to. It takes more skill to use terminal on a UNIX based operating system than it ever will to learn how to use an android device or a Windows device and that's my personal experience.
You've replied to everyone one of my comments and I'm the one having a cry.
@Maths Debater: You certainly are. Remember you came to this thread to have a cry
Must be an android user thing
Just like making cringe jokes
@Maths Debater: Buddy your life is so pointless you saw an iPhone post and had to have a cry. ahahahahaha
I don't even comprehend that response above.
If you had a pair the last thing you would be doing is sitting on the Internet crying
@Maths Debater: That doesn't even make sense. the connection between being a man and owning an Apple device. hahahaha
You're not a very smart person that's my observation.
@Maths Debater: That's the thing I understand it. Your little crybaby comment doesn't make sense though
I don't think there's a person in this world that thinks they're a man because they own an iPhone that's laughable nonsense but I guess it's popped into your head maybe you've smoked too much tonight
Don't you know that the iPhone is a precious item to many and must not be mocked under any circumstances?
It's basically a fashion accessory but many like that.
Bro when I was young, I was rocking the 3310 so proudly which I paid $99 for from the post office, my 13 year old nephew only wants an iPhone Pro or Max otherwise he would rather not have a phone. I'm done.
Cannot believe people can splurge money on US products when they are putting traffics. Canadians are better than us .
I'm just amazed at how many people have $2k to drop on a phone. Yes it's very good, but damn, it's $2k!
For those complaining about the general price of the phone, yes - it is a lot to pay, but if you can afford it and have a use then go for it.
I was astonished at the bang for buck when it comes to the Mac Mini M4 and now the MacBook Air M4. These are damn good machines.
I've vouched for the Mac Mini for the last decade and half but the new one is blows them all out of the water.
Memory 1TB
That's a wow.
OW staff was like Costco has created some shockwaves across OW stores, and OW backend team has disabled putting online orders for 1tb pro max/
I somehow managed to grab one, because I called them before going into store while the deal was still live. Though the store manager couldn't place order online, he managed to secure last one from another store in VIC and honoured the price beat offer that he confirmed me on call.
OW is far better than JB, HN, TGG
They honor their price beat policy and don't deny it by saying Costco price is member only price.
Agreed, from experience OW have been the best. I've had good experience with GG too - in fact GG have some wiggle room with price beating too.
HN - I just don't bother, something about them is insincere and the JB crowd rub me the wrong way. A prerequisite for their staff is to model themselves after some character from Splatoon.
JB is the only store that can do price matches online and can also use gift cards for payment. OW has to call for price match and also can't use gift card if price match via phone, unless is a cheap produce the can use ultimate gift as payment.
I haven't had that experience. Only for today's deal they called and checked, which was reasonable because the difference was too high and only Costco was offering it.
Depends on your office works store I think. My local one wouldn’t price match or price beat the JBHiFi across town because of some bs like “that’s not an everyday price it’s a promotional sale price and we don’t price match that”.
Have had good experiences with easy price matching at my local Goodguys and JB though.
I think it depends on the staff. Today, I was lucky as I decide to work in the city otherwise I am too lazy to drive to a OW store to do price beat.
Bargain
doordash Costco doesn't sell iPhones; otherwise, we can combine with 20% off Doordash gift cards. They do sell airpod on Doordash.
Replies from JB when asked for PM:
Reply 1: We wont be able to match to costco as they are a member's exclusive store sadly. Ill see what deal I can do on it here for ya
Reply 2: Not too much room to move on those apple products but ive got it down to $2842 (OG $2847)
lol
this is what I got every time. only $5 discount if they don't price match or I asked for a better price
$5? Was it meant to be an insult?
Even online gift cards get $128 discount.
Might as well said nothing he could do.
Once I bought it, can I get full refund of COSTCO membership?(I dont need it)
yes technically if you are not satisfied you can ask for a refund
Yes, if you bought the executive member, you can get $40 cashback. You can cancel your membership anytime before it expires, and you can get a full refund.
Reward will be forfeited if you cancel. But you will get full membership fees back.
https://www.costco.com.au/executive-membership/executive-mem…
yes, you only can use the cashback at the end of your member
Phone doesn’t appear in Costco website. Offer seems to be no longer available!!! No luck with local OW stores.
Still there on the website, but all out of stock.
OW still honour the deal if Costco doesn’t have stock online ?
No, they don't.
According to earlier comments, OW themselves are out of stock, too.
Does anyone got phone shipped?
White now OOS too