Sam's Club Members: Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi Streaming Media Player: 128GB $139, 64GB

wdslkd

Jun 26, 2026 12:54 PM

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Quote from saitoasuka

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For the first time in my life, I've seen Apple TV snapped up just like toilet paper and bottled water. People are frantically buying things they don't actually need, driven solely by fear of the future.

I've been realizing how many times in the last few years we've had to manage scarcity situations and the related price/availability effects. Covid, clorox wipes, toilet paper, etc. Tariffs, sudden price increases on anything from overseas (and how much we get used to cheap consumer items from China). Last fall, PC blu ray drives stop being made and everything going expensive and hard to get. Later last fall, memory prices, then ssd prices, then hard drive prices and availability. This year, Iran war, gasoline and anything made from petroleum. This week, sure, apple tv, more continuation of the same.

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Light_mayo

Jun 26, 2026 1:11 PM

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Light_mayoJun 26, 2026 1:11 PM

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Quote from loopydeals

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Costco and Best Buy no longer have inventory left. Target [target.com], Walmart [walmart.com], BJs [bjs.com], and Sams are the only ones with stock.

Edit:
Sold out at Sams(for shipping), too.

Target is out of stock now. BJs only has the 64GB version. Walmart still $150 with 8 remaining.

Light_mayo

Jun 26, 2026 1:12 PM

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Light_mayoJun 26, 2026 1:12 PM

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Quote from twiggy_alien_man

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67% increase in price is ridiculous.

Is there anything that's the same cost as it was pre-2026, let alone pre-COVID?

Thank the AI craze.

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Light_mayo

Jun 26, 2026 1:16 PM

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Light_mayoJun 26, 2026 1:16 PM

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Quote from deals808

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Only to be replaced in Sept when the new one's announced?

The new one isn't going to be less than $250 and the current one is damn good.

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nat2103

Jun 26, 2026 1:57 PM

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nat2103Jun 26, 2026 1:57 PM

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Was able to do curbside pick-up for a 64 GB ATV at BJ's.

oharag1

Jun 26, 2026 2:06 PM

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oharag1Jun 26, 2026 2:06 PM

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Quote from GreySquirrel365

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I fomo purchased from Target

I did the same thing. I want 3rd gen because it has better integration with Homepods and has Ethernet. I have 2nd Gen 4K. Only one was available in my are for pickup. It will be interesting to see if it will go through. It seems all pricing went up immediately at all other retailer's. In fact I saw Apple refurbed had it for $139 - but when you click on link it's now $200. That's just greed. If the product retailed at $149 - and then you get it back for a refurb and then turn around and sell back for $200 - just greedy. And I', an Apple fan.

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oharag1

Jun 26, 2026 2:09 PM

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oharag1Jun 26, 2026 2:09 PM

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Quote from twiggy_alien_man

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67% increase in price is ridiculous.

Is there anything that's the same cost as it was pre-2026, let alone pre-COVID?

Just an off topic. There are these noodles for sale at Amazon - Prime Day Deal!!!! I had bought them before in 2025. The price in 2026 (on sale) is $18 for 30. I had bought them for $11!!!! Guess what - a 64% increase.

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oharag1

Jun 26, 2026 2:24 PM

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oharag1Jun 26, 2026 2:24 PM

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Quote from Light_mayo

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Target is out of stock now. BJs only has the 64GB version. Walmart still $150 with 8 remaining.

Yeah I FOMO and bought two at Walmart for delivery. I also placed QNTY 1 for Target for pickup. I have wanted this version for a long time. I suspect the newer version will be better of course - but probably way more expensive. This version pairs with Homepods better giving better audio quality. I have second gen 4K and it's fine. If I get these shipped and processed - maybe turn one around for slight profit.

oharag1

Jun 26, 2026 2:25 PM

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Quote from Light_mayo

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The new one isn't going to be less than $250 and the current one is damn good.

I agree. It' will be interesting to see what they come out the door on new version - base 64 -> $250 and higher end maybe $300/$325. I can't see this going in the $400's! But maybe.

spec2

Jun 26, 2026 2:43 PM

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Quote from Light_mayo

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Thank the AI craze.

Exactly. The problem is the "craze" is only with data miners and manufacturers. We consumers could not care less and are being force fed with this garbage at a steep price -- not just the extra cost of chips but the strain on energy and accelerated loss of open land at a time when available housing is becoming an issue too.

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Hubbs1

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Jun 26, 2026 2:53 PM

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Hubbs1

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Jun 26, 2026 2:53 PM

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Quote from Chewpers

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Anyone use this for Plex?

Yeah works great. I also have Plex on my Firestick Max and the picture is clearly better on the ATV. I have both connected to the same TV so the streaming device is the only variable.

Hubbs1

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Jun 26, 2026 2:56 PM

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Hubbs1

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Jun 26, 2026 2:56 PM

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Quote from mrmochi

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Download and pay lifetime $95 fee for Infuse Pro. OMG it's so worth it. The best apple tv media player, hands down. Plus you can avoid using Plex altogether if you setup your server with Tailscale! You can access your network locally from anywhere and stream via SMB!

I'm a Plex user and never heard of Infuse Pro. Curious what the advantages are versus Plex? I like to try new things so I may check it out.

boarderjw

Jun 26, 2026 3:49 PM

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boarderjwJun 26, 2026 3:49 PM

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Quote from mrmochi

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Download and pay lifetime $95 fee for Infuse Pro. OMG it's so worth it. The best apple tv media player, hands down. Plus you can avoid using Plex altogether if you setup your server with Tailscale! You can access your network locally from anywhere and stream via SMB!

Having to use Tailscale outside of the home network seems like a good reason not to go this route.

Fry-man22

Jun 26, 2026 4:16 PM

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Fry-man22Jun 26, 2026 4:16 PM

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Quote from jlong129

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Yeah what the hell happened!?

The AI Bubble

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Cabo Gary

Jun 26, 2026 4:20 PM

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Cabo GaryJun 26, 2026 4:20 PM

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Ordered one through pickup at local Sam's Club, scheduled to pick up this afternoon. SHowed low stock, and after I ordered shows sold out. We'll see if they produce one. Wouldn't the the first time I ordered something only to be told they were out. ALSO ordered one at another Sam's further away... they SEEMED to have more stock. Did so primarily as a backstop now wondering if I should flip one if I get my hands on both of them.

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