Hong Kong is reknown as a mecca for electronics bargains, but can its savvy traders offer a better price on the iPod than anywhere else?
The short answer is - if you're from the UK, yes the iPod Touch is much cheaper in Hong Kong. If you're from the US, it's cheaper to buy it at home. The iPod prices in Hong Kong are much better than the iPod prices in Thailand, but still not as good as buying iPods on Ebay. (Scroll down for current Ebay iPod auctions).
Hong Kong's Apple Store currently lists the 16 GB iPod Touch for $HK 3200, which is around $412 US. That's 13 dollars more than the $399 Amazon.com price for the 16 GB iPod Touch.
However, the Hong Kong price is much cheaper than the Amazon.co.uk iPod Touch price of £263, which is an outrageous $US 548! That's $148 more than the USA price, or one third more expensive. I know the US Dollar is currently very weak against the Pound, but even so, that sort of price discrepancy is unforgivable.
Therefore, if you want a cheap iPod, buy it in the USA or in Hong Kong.
Because Apple exclusively manufactures all its own products, it's able to keep a tight rein on prices worldwide. When I bought my last iPod in Singapore several years ago, it was a little cheaper than the US price but not much - the suppliers simply don't have any margin on which to discount.
That said, when I go to Hong Kong this weekend, I'll be keeping an eye out to see if any of Hong Kong's traders can beat the official Apple Store price of $HK 3200.
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 Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation Silver 16 GB MP3 P  US $197.91
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 Apple iPod Touch 8GB 2nd Generation 30 software crack US $149.99
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 APPLE iPod 16gb TOUCH WiFi MP3 Video 2nd Gen Grade A US $191.00
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 APPLE IPOD TOUCH ITOUCH 2ND GEN 2G 16GB WIFI Video MP3 US $217.55
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 Apple IPOD TOUCH 8GB mp3 player BRAND NEW 1st Gen US $138.50
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 Apple IPod Touch Mp3 Player 16GB Case BOX Package US $219.00
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 Refurbished Apple iPod Touch 8GB MP3 Player Black US $132.50
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 APPLE iPod 32gb TOUCH WiFi MP3 Video 2nd Gen Grade A US $232.84
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 Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation 8 GB MP3 Player US $148.51
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 Brand New iPod Touch US $290.00
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 APPLE iPod 8GB TOUCH WIFI 2nd Gen Video New US $187.50
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 8gb iPod touch new in box With free apple ipod sock US $167.50
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 Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation 8 GB MP3 Player US $129.99
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 APPLE iPod 8gb TOUCH WiFi MP3 Video 2nd Gen Grade A US $159.00
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 Apple Ipod Touch 2G 16GB 30 os Jailbreak accessories US $200.00
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 iPod Touch 8GB 1st Gen US $120.00
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 Apple iPod TOUCH 8GB MP3 Video Media Player WiFi iTouch US $184.99
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 Apple iPod Touch 8 gb 2nd Generation US $153.50
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 Apple iPod Touch 2nd Gen 8GB BRAND NEW UNOPENED US $199.00
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 iPod touch 2nd Gen 16 GB MB531LL A MP3 Player NEW US $212.00
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 NEVER OPENED iPod touch 2nd Generation 8 GB US $147.50
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 Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation 8 GB WIFI MP3 Player US $150.00
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 Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation Silver 16 GB MP3 NEW US $279.99
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 Apple iTouch iPod Touch 8gb New Sealed US $162.50
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 Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation Silver 32 GB MP3 P US $355.00
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 Ipod Touch 16gb 1st generation US $98.00
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 Apple iPod touch 2nd Gen 8 GB with Case and Armband US $140.00
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 8GB Ipod Touch 2g w two cases FM Transmitter More US $137.50
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 NEW APPLE IPOD TOUCH 16GB 2ND GENERATION MP3 PLAYER US $279.99
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 Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation Black 32 GB NEW IN BOX US $330.00
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{ 1 comment… read it below or add one }
The prices of Apple products in electronics store pretty much follows the price as in Apple Store.
Actually when I think about it, I don’t think I have seen any store selling iPods or Macs at a cheaper price in Apple Store. (They may throw in some accessories as free gifts though)
Enjoy your stay here in HK!