Need advice on where to buy an iPod video

[MadFlava]

So this weekend I bought an 30gb iPod video at Costco for $308 (tax included). As of today, it's still in its shrink wrap.

I notice on Amazon they have the same iPod for $279.99 with free shipping. I have $50 of credit at Amazon so I could get it for $229.99.

I'm asking on my fellow CAGs what should I do. Should I get the iPod through Amazon and pay $30 extra for the 2 year protection plan. Or should I just keep the Costco purchase iPod because of Costco's no questions ask unlimited return policy?

I don't know what I should do? Trying to make sense what is better for me in the long run.

[BasketCase1080]

Id get an iriver from newegg.com... does the exact same thing as the ipod video for a hell of a lot cheaper.

[soxfan4525]

using a student discount from apple.com you can get a 30gb video engraved for $270 or a 60gb for $370

[mofo1115]

personally I'd just keep the ipod from costco until you find a really good deal

then return costco one and get the really good deal one.

that way you can still keep the same ipod if you wish

[MadFlava]

personally I'd just keep the ipod from costco until you find a really good deal

then return costco one and get the really good deal one.

that way you can still keep the same ipod if you wish

Yeah, I think I'm am going to keep this one from Costco, because my coworker has had a lot of problems with his 4th generation iPod and the exchange policy through Apple is just to get a refurbished one. He has gone through 4-5 of them already. With the Costco warranty you can return it for a new one if it breaks two years from now.