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Has anyone tried to buy an iPad at Best Buy recently? They have been sold out in my area for a while, and they have no idea when they'll get more since Apple randomly ships them to Best Buy stores.



I ordered my 3G version online on May 29 and received it by June 16th. I found that to be easier (albeit longer) than camping out in front of Best Buy.


I am not sure why this is downvoted, but I did stop by Best Buy here in Cincinnati and they only had two 64gb 3g ipads, and said they had not received any of the 16 or 32gb wifi ipads in the last few weeks.


My local Best Buy (in Sarasota) is the same. A BestBuy employee said they're working through a backlog. People ask when the next shipment arrives, and when it does they come in to buy them up. In some cases the entire shipment is gone in the same day.


Did you check Computer Advantage across from the airport. I got mine in Sarasota from Computer Advantage about a week ago. It was the 32GB wifi only model.


Does Apple offer free shipping in your area? Rather than wait an unknown timeframe, just order one online - then keep checking with WorstBuy and if they get some in before it ships you can just cancel the order. Worked for me :)


Good plan... if I didn't have gift cards to Best Buy.


Sell the cards on ebay or so.


I'm sure you can find something else to use the gift cards on :)


Oh wait, it's been 2 years I have some bestbuy gift card and I never knew what to buy with it!




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