Last year for NC tax free weekend (2010) I purchased Mac book Pro 13″.
This year (2011) its time for iPad2.
About 30 days back, we got iPad 1 from Sams (Wi-Fi and 3G). But, after using it for few days, it felt really slow. So, we decided to buy iPad 2 during NC Tax Free Weekend (Aug 5 to 7, 2011).
I went to the Apple store at Southpoint Mall in Durham yesterday around 7 PM.
We waited for about 45 minutes in the queue.
About 7:50 PM I walked into the store and asked for iPad 2, Black, Wi-Fi Only.
Apple Sales Specialist asked if I my employer have corporate discount? I wasn’t sure and he said did quick search and found 2% OFF for iPad 2. Sweet. That’s $10.
But, I need to show some proof for employer-employee relationship. I didn’t have the badge with me. Ofcourse its Apple, sales specialist asked if I can log into my company email account.
My answer was no. RSA Fab was attached to company badge.
He asked if there is any other way I can prove my employer-employee relationship.
I said “I can log into my LinkedIn Account and show my profile.”
He agreed to that.
He saw my profile for 2 quick seconds and said “you are good to go”.
Bingo!
2% off of $499.
Apple and Awesomness goes together.
So, now 2 years in a row, we purchased Apple product during Tax Free Weekend.
I’m have my eyes set on iMac (but my PC has to die before that).