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Sep 12, 2026 7:49 AM

YMMV - business deal only Western Digital 8TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive $191.99 at amazon

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Digital Storage Capacity 8 TB
Compatible Devices Desktop, Laptop
Included Components AC adapter, Quick Start Guide, USB Cable, WD Elements Desktop hard drive
Hard Disk Interface USB 2.0/3.0
Connectivity Technology USB
Brand Western Digital
Special Feature High-capacity add-on storage
Hard Disk Form Factor 3.5 inches
Hard Disk Description Mechanical Hard Disk

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D5V2..._h_pc&th=1
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Digital Storage Capacity 8 TB
Compatible Devices Desktop, Laptop
Included Components AC adapter, Quick Start Guide, USB Cable, WD Elements Desktop hard drive
Hard Disk Interface USB 2.0/3.0
Connectivity Technology USB
Brand Western Digital
Special Feature High-capacity add-on storage
Hard Disk Form Factor 3.5 inches
Hard Disk Description Mechanical Hard Disk

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D5V2..._h_pc&th=1

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The WD Elements 8TB desktop drive is mainly attractive for shucking and bulk storage, with the 8TB size called the best value among the sale sizes. The newer post COVID units appear to use the WD80EDAZ air filled model, while older Elements and MyBook drives used the WD80EMAZ helium filled version. Pricing is the big issue here, since the deal appears to have expired or jumped to $379 at checkout, and the current per terabyte cost is being compared unfavorably with past purchases and used drives. A practical option if the listed price is still available.

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Original Poster
Sep 12, 2026 7:55 AM
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nikitantra
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Sep 12, 2026 7:55 AM
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Looks like they have a few sizes on sale 1TB,5TB,14TB,16TB. But 8TB is the best deal.
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Sep 12, 2026 8:24 AM
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TooManyMindSep 12, 2026 8:24 AM
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Move, move, move!!! I don't need it but I appreciate it. 👍
Last edited by TooManyMind September 12, 2026 at 01:27 AM.
Sep 12, 2026 8:36 AM
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il29Sep 12, 2026 8:36 AM
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Expired. The closest I see a 5TB for $213.
Sep 12, 2026 8:48 AM
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Gb1908Sep 12, 2026 8:48 AM
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seems pricy per tb... I remember getting 16gb hdd for about $250 a few years ago.
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Sep 12, 2026 8:51 AM
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Quote from il29 View quoted comment :
Expired. The closest I see a 5TB for $213.
Hello! Just wondering, are you using an amazon business account to see this deal? Non-business accounts do not get the offer.
Sep 12, 2026 9:02 AM
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khy23Sep 12, 2026 9:02 AM
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dang. bought 20Tb in 2024 for cheaper
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Sep 12, 2026 9:11 AM
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Fuzb0Sep 12, 2026 9:11 AM
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FWIW prime business duo is free if you want to take advantage of it and you can swap back and forth between accounts if you already have prime. I did sole proprietor and only imported business cards and addresses less than 5 minutes ago.
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Sep 12, 2026 9:15 AM
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khy23Sep 12, 2026 9:15 AM
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Quote from Gb1908 View quoted comment :
seems pricy per tb... I remember getting 16gb hdd for about $250 a few years ago.
yep. wonderful AI boom. we are back to like 2014–2016 pricing per TB.
just 2 years ago I got 20Tb drives for 180$ from server parts deals
Sep 12, 2026 10:24 AM
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Quote from khy23 View quoted comment :
yep. wonderful AI boom. we are back to like 2014–2016 pricing per TB.
just 2 years ago I got 20Tb drives for 180$ from server parts deals

When the first AI tech bust occurs, which is inevitable, prices will crash.
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Sep 12, 2026 10:29 AM
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Gb1908Sep 12, 2026 10:29 AM
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Quote from brucknerfan View quoted comment :
When the first AI tech bust occurs, which is inevitable, prices will crash.
There is already overcapacity in AI. Chat agents throttle to hit you up for subscription. There id very little interest in paying for premium ai service
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Sep 12, 2026 10:48 AM
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mrmochiSep 12, 2026 10:48 AM
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Quote from khy23 View quoted comment :
dang. bought 20Tb in 2024 for cheaper
I bought a 24TB for $260.

This is not a "deal"
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Sep 12, 2026 12:03 PM
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LovelyWalrus5952Sep 12, 2026 12:03 PM
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Quote from khy23 View quoted comment :
dang. bought 20Tb in 2024 for cheaper
Sigh. I'm now kicking myself for passing up all those deals because I didnt "need" it just then. Now look at this mess.
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Sep 12, 2026 12:10 PM
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camf33Sep 12, 2026 12:10 PM
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Shuckables still?
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Original Poster
Sep 12, 2026 12:22 PM
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nikitantra
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Sep 12, 2026 12:22 PM
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Deal is still up for business users. Yes its pricy per tb, buts its 30% less per tb then anything else I found.
as for those good old prices from 2024 its not looking good for us anytime soon.
as this isn't a normal pricing cycle.

- Seagate and WD have sold out nearline production through 2026, with binding hyperscaler contracts into 2028. AI datacenters are absorbing roughly two-thirds of all HDD output.
- Enterprise lead times went from weeks to 12-24 months.
- Morgan Stanley calls it "stronger for longer," market up to 10% undersupplied, up-cycle running to at least 2028.
- TrendForce still forecasts prices rising into Q3 2026, just slower (10-15% per quarter instead of 46% in six months).

Best case prices will plateau in 2027, not a reset.
Waiting for discounts costs you more than buying.
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Sep 12, 2026 12:38 PM
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idenkillaSep 12, 2026 12:38 PM
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I just signed up for a business account. Why does it say it takes 24 hours to verify

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