Target worker issues warning to people looking to get $330 iPad 9th generation for $69.99

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Target is boasting a week of huge deals to the tune of 40 percent off and more—but some customers found a loophole to get even more savings on the iPad 9th Generation. Now, this Target employee is saying the too-good-to-be-true deal is off.

Why is the deal over?

In a TikTok that has received more than 417,000 views, the creator Q (@m0n3ymanq) posts a public service announcement (PSA) explaining that Target will no longer accept price match offers for $69 iPads.

“So, a lot of people been coming into Target locations today trying to get this iPad 9th Generation for 60-something, $70,” Q begins. “I’m gonna let y’all know right now, we are not honoring Amazon or Walmart’s price match little feature.”

Can you still get an iPad for a discount?

“This jawn right here [is] $199, and that’s only if you have a Target Circle account. Otherwise, it’s $330,” he adds, holding up an iPad.

“Those of you who got lucky early in the day, congrats, but they cracking down on it now, just FYI,” Q warns a final time as the video ends.

The caption of the video reads, “Lol, we are not stacking deals. FYI.”

Viewers weigh in

In the comments, participants recounted their encounters with Target's price-matching policy and their views on the supposed "enforcement" of iPads.

“My manager handing them out like candy for $69,” one viewer wrote.

“Why [not] though if you’re able to price match? That’s Target’s policy,” a second viewer asked, with one person replying, “It’s a Target Circle offer, so it’s against policy. You pick one offer, either price match or use the [Target Circle] offer.”

“Some Targets allowed it. A guy I know scored 5 for $69 each,” came a third comment.

What is Target Circle Week, and how were iPads sold for $69?

Target Circle Week, which spans from October 12th to the end of the month, customers of the Target Circle program can enjoy massive discounts across various product lines, ranging from cosmetics to electronics. Additionally, the week includes a Deal of the Day, providing exclusive offers that are valid for 24 hours. This week, one of the notable deals was a $130 discount on the Apple iPad 9th Generation, model, reducing its cost from $329.99 to $199.99.

At the same time, Amazon, whose Prime Day deals are Oct. 8 and 9, offered a $199.99 deal on the iPad 9th Generation as well. According to one TikTok user, what Target Circle customers were doing was price matching the Amazon $199 price and then also using the $130 off Target Circle deal to get the iPad for $69.

Why can’t I stack discounts?

Target’s Price Match policy indicates that it will match the cost of any "eligible item" found at Target for a lower price at "Target.com," Amazon, Walmart, or through a Target Circle™ deal (which automatically applies when you identify as a Target Circle member). However, Target Circle deals cannot be stacked with price matches from competitors, and offers that only show on a competitor's website after you sign in (like Amazon Prime deals) are not included.

Although the $69 "deal" on the iPad 9th Generation is no longer being honored, Target Circle members can still enjoy the $130 deal and purchase the item for $199, along with the numerous Target Circle Week deals available up to October 12th. Nonetheless, some individuals who missed the initial opportunity to purchase the iPad for a quarter of its original price are feeling the impact.

“D*mn, I saw this too late,” one such user commented under Q’s video.