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Mar 12, 2023 12:04 PM

Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen w/ MagSafe Charging Case

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Various Merchants have Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen w/ MagSafe Charging Case (MQD83AM/A) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member lasanster & HcyO [Discuss] for finding this deal.

Available from:Product Information:
  • Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
  • Active Noise Cancellation
  • Adaptive Transparency
  • H2 chip
  • Apple U1 chip in MagSafe Charging Case

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  • This price matches a previous Frontpage Deal.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.
  • Target RedCard entitles you to 5% off most items, free shipping for select online orders, and an extended return period.
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Various Merchants have Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen w/ MagSafe Charging Case (MQD83AM/A) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member lasanster & HcyO [Discuss] for finding this deal.

Available from:Product Information:
  • Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
  • Active Noise Cancellation
  • Adaptive Transparency
  • H2 chip
  • Apple U1 chip in MagSafe Charging Case

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • This price matches a previous Frontpage Deal.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.
  • Target RedCard entitles you to 5% off most items, free shipping for select online orders, and an extended return period.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Be forewarned. I went with the Target deal mainly because I could save extra 5% with the Red Card. After purchasing AirPods Pro, 2nd generation from Target online and then picking them up at the local North Bergen NJ store, I've noticed that I couldn't upgrade the AppleCare+ warranty. You are allowed to pay $29 after the first year of puchasing a new AirPods Pro. Really good deal since you can replace lost earbuds for only $29.

Anyway online warranty purchasing didn't work. I called Apple Support. Gave them the AirPods serial number from my iPhone. They said the serial number had already been used in December 2022. I told them the packaging was brand new. There are 2 tear-off tabs with new AirPods box. Apple rep used the word "refurbished".

Tried returning the AirPods to local Target the next day. Told them about the serial number mismatch. Target rep rejected the return. They said they "traced" the packaging straight from Apple and it was "untouched".

I may be SOL since Red Card no longer has purchase protection.

I did additional research into fake AirPods on YouTube/Google. The fakes can really be convincing but in my case, it looks like the items are legit except for the mismatched serial numbers. Original box has a serial number which should match the MagSafe case serial number. While the left and right earbuds have their own serial numbers. When pairing my earbuds with my iPhone, another serial number came up. This serial number should have matched the original box and magsafe. It did not. I have 3 different serials number (original box, magsafe, Settings serial number) So far as I can tell, all the pieces (earbuds, original box, magsafe case) are legit, only things is that the serial numbers don't match up. This presents 2 main problems. 1) can't get AppleCare+ 2) some functionalities don't work like volume control on earbuds. Find My should allow you to send signal to make the MagSafe case beep which mine does not. There may be other things that don't work. I'm going to Apple Genius Bar tomorrow to have them verify that all the pieces are not fake. And to see if they can do anything for me but I'm not hopeful.

It appears there are other incidences where people have been scammed by Target.
https://www.dailydot.com/irl/targ...s-swapped/

TLDR, don't buy from Target using Red Card which does not have purchase protection.

*update* Apple Genius Bar confirmed everything is fake, earbuds and MagSafe case. I will be filing a police report so at least the next guy that gets scammed, hopefully they will get reimbursed. Again I want to reiterate how amazing these fakes are. Be careful out there people. Scrutinize your AirPods purchase.

*update 2* North Bergen Police met me at the North Bergen Target. I had the Apple Genius Bar report that showed that the Airpods were fake. Given that I was willing to get the police involved and that I had corroborating evidence from Apple Genius Bar, the local Target issued me a refund. In fact, one of the managers at the Target even said that this was the 2nd case that they had recently. I asked was it before or after my incident. He wouldn't say since he said there was an ongoing investigation. I'm pretty sure it was before my incident. Anyway personally I think it was one of the Target employees committing the scam but I didn't want to inflame the situation more by accusing anyone else.
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$240 is better than $200?
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What battery issue?
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Mar 12, 2023 6:46 PM
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BoastfulMitten4279Mar 12, 2023 6:46 PM
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Airpods 2 went on sale at Target and Amazon so far.

https://www.target.com/p/apple-ai...A-85978612
Mar 12, 2023 6:48 PM
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evvlauMar 12, 2023 6:48 PM
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any new with the new airpod pro with USB-C would be out soon?
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Mar 12, 2023 7:45 PM
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TonyO6477Mar 12, 2023 7:45 PM
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Quote from thesmart1 View quoted comment :
The sound quality is reportedly much better as apple is using a new chip now
I upgraded from the first generation I would say they sound better but no much better. I still love them and they sound much better than my Sonys ear buds
Mar 12, 2023 7:48 PM
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Dealfinder03Mar 12, 2023 7:48 PM
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Quote from AquaRain3646 View quoted comment :
I wish Apple would address the battery issue for the case in these. I am disappointed I "upgraded"
Thanks for the info I almost made the mistake of upgrading to these. My first gen pros work fine but I've had them for a while. I will keep them till they break. Thanks
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Mar 12, 2023 9:57 PM
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UrjokerMar 12, 2023 9:57 PM
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Quote from sdtacos250 View quoted comment :
Costco better buy
No! Costco is priced at 239.99$.
Mar 12, 2023 10:06 PM
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bsweetnessMar 12, 2023 10:06 PM
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Quote from Urjoker View quoted comment :
No! Costco is priced at 239.99$.
Right now, but it's $199 there often. Seems like all of the major retailers rotate around these days to the $199 price every few weeks or so.
Mar 12, 2023 10:15 PM
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eankarMar 12, 2023 10:15 PM
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Quote from Nurse5736 View quoted comment :
I'm watching this deal at Costco, last time they lowered/matched the price on Monday.

Hoping they repeat again, I love my APP2 over version 1 and I am not having battery drain issue.
I hope they do, I just bought a pair from Costco yesterday. I would love to get a price adjustment.

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Mar 12, 2023 10:19 PM
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CaleoMar 12, 2023 10:19 PM
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Quote from Ofuroski View quoted comment :
These are the same as the AirPods pros with the regular charging case right? Only difference is the update to attach to MagSafe accessories? The versions of non-pro and pro get confusing...
Similar, but not the same.

The Pro 2s have some improvements including a new gesture for volume control and improved noise cancelling (they handle loud noise like outdoor power equipment better)
Mar 12, 2023 10:32 PM
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patelronak5Mar 12, 2023 10:32 PM
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Quote from sdtacos250 View quoted comment :
Costco better buy
Thats what my friend is telling! I hsve to used gift cards for bestbuy but my friend says that in costco its like lifetime return! I agree on that but now I am confused, what will I buy with my gift card
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Mar 12, 2023 10:40 PM
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eankarMar 12, 2023 10:40 PM
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Quote from patelronak5 View quoted comment :
Thats what my friend is telling! I hsve to used gift cards for bestbuy but my friend says that in costco its like lifetime return! I agree on that but now I am confused, what will I buy with my gift card
Costco has a 90 day return policy on electronics.
Mar 12, 2023 10:44 PM
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DJRobNMMar 12, 2023 10:44 PM
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Quote from eankar View quoted comment :
Costco has a 90 day return policy on electronics.
Electronics: Costco will accept returns within 90 days (from the date the member received the merchandise) for Televisions, Projectors, Major Appliances (refrigerators above 10 cu. ft., freezers, ranges, cooktops, over-the-range microwaves, range hoods, dishwashers, water heaters, washers and dryers), Computers, Touchscreen Tablets, Smart Watches, Cameras, Aerial Cameras (drones), Camcorders, MP3 players and Cellular Phones (return details will vary by carrier service contract).

Don't see headphones on there so lifetime it is.
Mar 12, 2023 11:05 PM
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FancySnake153Mar 12, 2023 11:05 PM
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Amex has 20-40% discount for selected Prime members. Activation required. Check your account.
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Mar 12, 2023 11:21 PM
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SureThingBudMar 12, 2023 11:21 PM
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i got this from the walmart deal a few months ago for $140

edit:

nvm those were the gen 1 air pod pros for $129
Last edited by SureThingBud March 12, 2023 at 05:08 PM.
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Mar 12, 2023 11:23 PM
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maxim730Mar 12, 2023 11:23 PM
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Quote from fatsubie View quoted comment :
I have case battery issues that it drains over 10% per day. Will switch to Sony If the new ones come out this year.
same.. goes to 5% and stays there. 100% to 5% in a day. Obv a defecting case (the pods are fine).

My 2nd AirPods/case are fine.. dont want to spend $200 on another one Frown

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Mar 12, 2023 11:24 PM
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