You Can Get Some Real Bargains
There’s no doubt that the HomePod was an expensive proposition. Even after Apple dropped the price two years ago, it was still more than many were willing to spend, leading to its role as one of the most frequently discounted Apple products in history. Until its discontinuation, you could almost always find it somewhere on sale for $50-$100 less than the normal price.
Now that it’s been discontinued and retailers are looking to get rid of all the old stock, however, you’ll likely find some even better deals if you shop around — especially if you’re not fussy about the colour of your HomePod. The Space Grey ones seem to be the most popular by far, however even Apple still has a reasonably good supply of white models in stock.
If you’re not too concerned about getting a new HomePod, you may also be able to find some good bargains by seeking out demo models. Again, as a discontinued product, many retailers will be eager to get rid of the “floor model” that they have on display, and of course, they can’t sell that for even close to full price. Further, unlike a demo MacBook or iPad, a HomePod kind of just sits there on display without too many people actually pawing at it, so chances are that a demo model will still be in excellent condition.