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Update (3/9 11:30am): @interactivlogic, @dan_kruger and @colton_key are our winners! Thanks for reading and entering our contest.

Since the Apple Watch was first released last Spring, we’ve seen a plethora of alternative bands for this timepiece. Apple has a handful of official options. You can also find cost-effective alternatives on Amazon. As the accessory market has grown, one of our favorite trends has been established watchmakers that have developed their own line of third-party bands.

Throne Watches out of Brooklyn, NY has leaned on its expertise to craft a couple of different options designed specifically for Apple’s device. Today, we’re launching a giveaway that will deliver a new handcrafted watch band to three lucky gadgetnewsonline readers. Head below to find out how you can win one for yourself!

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Update (3/7 12:15pm): Gravity Buys (98% positive feedback from 2,400+) offers the iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi for $799.99 shipped (Reg. $949).

Update (3/3 9:15am): Gravity Buys (97.8% positive feedback from 2,423 buyers) via eBay Daily Deals offers iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular for $929.99 shipped (Reg. $1,079).

Update (3/1 11:20am): MobilePros1 (97.9% positive from 111,000+) offers the iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi model in all three colors for $799.99 shipped (Reg. $949).

Big VALUE Inc (Top Rated Plus seller w/ 97.1% positive feedback from 78,637 buyers) via eBay Daily Deals offers Apple’s iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi in Silver, Gold and Space Gray for $694.99 with free shipping. That’s $104.01 under list, $64 less than the next lowest price currently available and $3 better than our most recent mention. iPad Pro features a 12.9-inch 2732 × 2048 Retina display and is the only tablet compatible with Apple Pencil.

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Best Buy has launched a major sale on Apple’s thinnest and lightest laptop, the 12-inch MacBook. For a limited time, both the entry level 256GB and high-end 512GB models are being discounted by $300, dropping prices down to $999.99 and $1,299.99. Anyone with access to a .edu email address can sign-up for Best Buy’s Student Deals and save an additional $50 on all MacBook sale prices. That makes the 256GB MacBook just $949.99 with free shipping. Apple currently charges $1,099 and $1,319 for these MacBooks in refurbished condition.

The baseline MacBook features a 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor with Turbo Boost up to 2.4GHz, 8GB of memory, a 256GB PCIe-based flash drive, USB Type-C and Force Touch Trackpad.

Use your savings to buy Satechi’s latest USB-C hub with pass-through charging.

Missed it? MacBook Air is also on sale with prices for the 13-inch model starting at just $800 ($200 off).

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gadgetnewsonline has teamed up with GameAgent to offer our readers an exclusive 55% off deal on the popular Civilization: Beyond Earth Collection for Mac (Steam code). That brings the price down to just $27 (Reg. $59.99). This collection of content will run you over $80 on the Mac App Store and $60+ on Steam. This is $3 below our previous mention on Beyond Earth with the RT add-on. 

Civilization: Beyond Earth Collection – 55% off – $27 (Reg. $59.99)

The collection includes the full, critically acclaimed Civilization: Beyond Earth game, and it also comes with the Exoplanets Map Pack and the Rising Tide expansion.

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Verizon Wireless is currently offering the Apple iPad Air 2 Smart Cover in Red, Blue, Pink, White and Black for $14.98 with free shipping. That’s good for $25 off the original list price, $24 less than Amazon, down $3 from our previous mention and the best price that we can find from a reputable seller. The iPad Air 2 Smart Cover is designed to protect your device’s screen while leaving the rear aluminum casing exposed. It has a magnetic hinge that attaches to the side and automatic wake/sleep functionality plus it can support an iPad in landscape mode for “easy” typing. Note: also compatible with the original iPad Air. 

Verizon also has Apple’s iPad Air 2 Smart Case in Blue, Red or Soft Pink for $19.98 shipped. This case originally retailed for $79 and still fetches around $70. Today’s deal is $15 less than our previous mention and the lowest price that we can find. This case adds backside protection alongside the same features of the Smart Cover above.

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Thirty48 has once again put its 2-pack of Graduated Compression Sleeves on sale. This time, there are multiple color options and code “FEB3048” will drop them down to just $18.95 shipped. They regularly go for between $25 and $50 depending on the color, bringing a savings of up to $21. This is within $1 or so of the lowest we have ever seen, and that was a limited deal over the holidays. They are proven to “dramatically increase performance, and reduce muscle pain, swelling, and soreness for running, cycling, cross fit, basketball, soccer, volleyball, or any leg intensive fitness activity”. Rated 4.6/5 stars from over 460 Amazon customers.

Adorama has the Tenba Shootout 14L GoPro ActionPack in black for $79.95 shipped. That’s $120 below the original listing, almost $50 under Amazon and the best price we can find by $47. It generally sells for between $127 and $150, or more. It features “water-repellant nylon fabrics, YKK self-healing zippers, YKK clips, waterproof body armor base panels, heavily reinforced stitching and expedition-grade harnesses/shoulder straps.” More details below the fold. It has a 4+ star rating on Amazon, along with just about all of the Tenba bags.

Today’s Best Sports/Fitness Deals:

• UP3 by Jawbone Heart Rate, Activity + Sleep Tracker band $99 (Reg. $126+) | Amazon
• Up to 50% Off Select MLB Home & Kitchen Gear | Amazon
• Etekcity Portable LED Camping Lantern/Flashlight $20 (Reg. $26) | Amazon
• Reebok President’s Day Sale 25% Off sitewide w/ code SAVE25 | Reebok
• Up to 50% off cycling: helmets, apparel, gloves, more | REI
• Snowboard Goggles w dual-layer anti-fog lens $22 (Reg. $45) | Amazon
  • Using code RDIKGMEQ at checkout
• Apple Watch models now $100 off at Target and Best Buy | Best Buy/Target

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Best Buy is now discounting the all-new 4th generation Apple TV by $24. That drops the 32GB model down to $124.99 and the 64GB to $174.99 with free shipping. There are also open-box options available for $116.99 and $161.99 shipped. Target has them on sale, but prices are $4 more at $129 and $179. REDcard holders can save an additional 5%, which brings final prices below Best Buy.

Radio Shack is still offering the current-generation 32GB Apple TV bundled with an HDMI cable for $119.98 + $5.95 shipping. The 64GB model is $169.98 + $5.95 shipping.

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BuyDig offers the Garmin Vivosmart Wireless Activity Wristband with heart rate monitor (Large/Slate or Small/Slate or Black) for $109, but code SMARTHEALTH will drop your total down to $89 shipped. That’s $110 under the original listing, $28 under Amazon and the best price we can find. This is $10 below the lowest Amazon has ever offered them for. In fact, Amazon is currently charging $1 more for the Vivosmart band without the HRM right now. It can track your “steps, distance traveled, calories burned,” an includes the built-in heart rate monitor. They are rated 3.6/5 stars from nearly 290 Amazon customers, with more than 60% of customers leaving a 4 or 5 star rating.

Speaking of Garmin bands, if you’re looking for something without the HRM, Amazon has the Garmin Vivofit Fitness Band in multiple colors right now for $49.99 shipped (Reg. $60+).

The Running Warehouse has now kicked of its 10th Anniversary Sale, with deep discount on Men’s and Women’s sports apparel and footwear. There are a number of deals marked directly on the listings for a wide range of runners from adidas, New Balance, ASICS, Nike, Saucony and many more from $60 or less. However, some of the items not marked on sale will automatically drop 25% in the cart like these New Balance 1500 v2 Men’s Running Shoes that drop to $82.50 shipped (Reg. $110+, best price we can find). Another nice option are these ASICS Gel Nimbus 17 Men’s Running Shoes that drop to just over $82 shipped in the cart (Reg. up to $120).

Today’s Top Sports/Fitness Deals:

• Gaiam Zafu Meditation Cushion $34 (Reg. $40+) |Amazon
• Velocity Exercise Vantage Programmable Air Magnetic Rower $750 (Reg. $900+) | Amazon
• Lowrance Elite-5 HDI Fishfinder Marine GPS Chartplotter $260 (Reg. $300+) | eBay
• Leatherman – Multitool $22 (Reg. up to $28) | Amazon
• Fitbit’s Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale: $80 (Orig. $130) | eBay

Head below for more deals still alive:
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Apple is now giving away free downloads of Videoshop for iPhone and iPad. This app typically sells for $1.99 and has only gone free a couple of times since it launched in 2013. Nearly 39,000 App Store users rate it 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Videoshop is an easy video editor with fast editing tools, filters and many other effects for personalizing your videos.

You’ll need to go through the Apple Store app (not the App Store!) to take advantage of this special promotion. Complete download instructions are as follows:

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Update (1/28 11:40am): MobilePros1 also has iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in all colors for $979.99 with free shipping. This model retails for $1,079.

MobilePros1 (97.9% positive feedback from 110,527 buyers) via eBay Daily Deals offers Apple’s all-new iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi in Gold, Silver and Space Gray for $869.99 with free shipping. That’s $79.01 below retail and the best deal we’ve seen since Target’s unprecedented Cyber Monday promotion.

iPad Pro features a 12.9-inch 2732 × 2048 Retina display and is the only tablet compatible with Apple Pencil.

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ElectronicsValley (Top Rated Plus seller w/ 99.5% positive feedback rating) via eBay Daily Deals offers Apple’s latest 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (model MJVM2LL/A) for $729.99 with free shipping. That’s $169.01 below retail, a match for the lowest we’ve seen and the first significant discount since Black Friday. Features and tech specs are as follows:

• 1.6GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz
• Intel HD Graphics 6000
• 4GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
• 128GB PCIe-based Flash Storage

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It’s only been a few short months since the 4th generation Apple TV with Siri remote was released, but it’s already available in refurbished condition from Apple’s online store. The discounts are slight, but they are definitely better than paying full-price: 32GB is $129 (Reg. $149) and 64GB is $169 (Reg. $199). Apple’s refurbished products include a full one-year warranty and generally come in great condition. Just last week Apple began offering refurbished 12-inch MacBooks for the first time ever.

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You now have another option for saving a few bucks on a new MacBook. Apple just began selling its 12-inch ultra-thin laptop in refurbished condition. Prices currently range from $1,099 to $1,489 with free shipping. The entry-level model typically sells for $1,299 in new condition. It features a 2304 x 1440 resolution at 226 pixels per inch, a Force Touch trackpad and redesigned ‘butterfly’ keyboard. Apple refurbished items include a full one-year warranty, are eligible for AppleCare, and from what I’ve seen, generally come in great shape with little to no signs of use.

• Refurbished 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz Dual-core Intel Core M 256GB: $1,099
• Refurbished 12-inch MacBook 1.3GHz Dual-core Intel Core M 256GB: $1,319
• Refurbished 12-inch MacBook 1.2GHz Dual-core Intel Core M 512GB: $1,359
• Refurbished 12-inch MacBook 1.3GHz Dual-core Intel Core M 512GB: $1,489

These prices are decent if you can’t wait for a deal to come around, but with some patience you should be able to get a new unit near or below Apple’s refurbished prices. For example, the high-end 512GB model is currently on sale for just $1,289.99 (Reg. $1,599) and we’ve seen the 256GB model drop as low as $950 (Reg. $1,299).

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Apple has now launched a wide-ranging “Get Productive” app sale with a number of notable titles at excellent prices. You may have noticed some of these apps on gadgetnewsonline over the last day or so, but we now have the whole list in one helpful place. Standout titles include Duet Displays, Deliveries, Clear, Things, and many more:

• iOS Universal: Things: $5 (Reg. $10)
• iOS Universal: Things for iPad: $10 (Reg. $20)
• iOS Universal: Deliveries: a package tracker: $2 (Reg. $5)
• iOS Universal: Duet Display: $8 (Reg. $16)
• iOS Universal: Genius Scan+ – PDF Scanner: $3 (Reg. $7)
• iOS Universal: PCalc – The Best Calculator: $5 (Reg. $10)
• iOS Universal: Drafts 4 – Quickly Capture Notes, Share Anywhere!: $5 (Reg. $10)
• …and even more…

The Mac App Store is also discounting many big-name productivity apps:

• Mac: Things: $25 (Reg. $50)
• Mac: Notability: $3 (Reg. $6)
• Mac: 1Password – Password Manager and Secure Wallet: $25 (Reg. $50)
• Mac: 2Do: $25 (Reg. $50)
• Mac: Yoink: $3 (Reg. $7)
• Mac: Notability: $3 (Reg. $6)
• Mac: Affinity Designer: $25 (Reg. $50)
• Mac: Mail Designer 2 · Create your own email designs for Mail: $15 (Reg. $30)
• Mac: iTranslate – translator & dictionary: $5 (Reg. $10)
• Mac: iA Writer: $10 (Reg. $20)
• Mac: Desk PM: A Writing, Blogging, and Notetaking App: $10 (Reg. $20)
• Mac: PCalc: $5 (Reg. $10)
• Mac: Magnet: $2 (Reg. $5)
• Mac: Screens VNC – Remote Access To Your Desktop Computer: $15 (Reg. $30)
• Mac: DaisyDisk: $5 (Reg. $10)

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Update (1/14 3:35pm): Apple has now officially chosen Lifeline as the new App Store Free App of the Week.

Lifeline’s unique brand of notification and the text-based story telling is now available for free on the App Store. The very highly rated game usually sells for as much as $2.99 and can now be downloaded to all your iOS devices for free. In fact, this download comes with an “Apple Watch App for iPhone.”

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Jaybird, maker of the popular sweatproof X and X2 Bluetooth headphones, has announced two new models planned for release in the second quarter of this year. Designed to appeal to athletes, the X3 ($150) and Freedom ($200) have both been redesigned from earlier, similarly-named models, and now use power-efficient Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology for full compatibility with the latest Apple and Android devices. Each will be available in five colors, and work with Jaybird’s MySound app to create user-defined equalizer settings…

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Update (3/10 3:45pm): The first Roku-enabled 4K UHDTVs have landed over at Best Buy with prices starting at $399.99 shipped.

Roku is continuing its expansion in the world of HDTVs as it licenses its technology to manufacturers. After announcing the first 4K sets last year at CES, it is kicking of the 2016 show with news of increased expansion and fresh TCL UHDTVs. All told, Roku plans to release some sixty new models with its built-in OS system in 2016. Brands like TCL, HiSense and Insignia have seen steady growth since introducing its partnership with Roku. According to Roku’s press release, over one million units have shipped.

Head below for more details on upcoming 4K UHDTV releases, plus Roku’s plan for a Reference Series line of products and a deal on the previous generation 48-inch 1080p model.

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B&H offers Apple’s 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K Display 3.5GHz/8GB/1TB Fusion (model MF886LL/A) for $1,699 shipped. It originally retailed for $2,499 when it was released back in October 2014 and is currently sold by Apple in refurbished condition for $1,869. A current version iMac with similar specs would run you at least $1,999. Features include a beautiful 5120 x 2880 display, 3.5GHz Intel Core i5 Quad-Core processor, 8GB of RAM, 1TB Fusion Drive, and a variety of I/O connectors.

Even with its ultra-thin form factor, it’s still easy to upgrade the RAM in this iMac. Use your savings to buy some extra GBs.

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Amazon is offering the Sport-Brella Versa-Brella All Position Umbrella with Universal Clamp for $14.99 with free shipping for Prime members or on orders over $35. That’s as much $20 below some bloated listings, $5 under the next best selling price, within $1 of the lowest we have ever tracked and the best price we can find. Perfect for camping excursions or a day-trip to the beach, this 4-way swiveling umbrella with a universal clamp works with “most surfaces”. It features a simple fold-away mechanism for easy storage and “UPF 50+ lining for maximum sun protection”. Rated 4.2/5 stars from nearly 1,200 Amazon customers.

Down below we have discounted free weights, mini basketball hoops, workout apparel, flashlights, camping equipment and more:

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Target has the Beats Solo2 On-Ear Wired Headphones for $99.99 with free shipping, which is 50% below retail and a match of Black Friday pricing. As of right now, the Gray, Pink, Violet, and Blue models are available for shipping. Other colors including Black, White, and Red, are available for in-store pickup from some Target locations. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars from 1,780 Amazon reviewers. Amazon has the Solo2 Bluetooth Wireless on sale for $248.24 shipped. That’s a 17% savings off the retail price of $300. Also available via Amazon, the Beats Studio Wireless Over-Ear Headphones are down to $249.95 shipped (Reg. $380).

Today only, Woot offers the Beats Powerbeats2 Wired In-Ear Headphones for $79.99 + $5 flat-rate shipping. This deal is $65 off retail, $25 better than the next best price we can find, and a new all-time low. Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars from 84 Amazon reviewers. Looking for Bluetooth connectivity? The Powerbeats2 Wireless start at $144.95 shipped on Amazon.

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Update (12/26 10:00am): Live near a RadioShack? You can get Apple TV 32GB for just $99.99. Today and tomorrow only.

RadioShack (yes, they still exist) offers the 4th generation Apple TV and a 6-ft HDMI cable for $119.98 plus $5.95 shipping. The only way to dodge the shipping charge is to find it in-stock at a RadioShack location.

The promo page lists the HDMI cable as a $20 value, but that’s not realistic. For example, you can buy a similar AmazonBasics cable right now for only $5.02. All told, you’re looking at an overall savings of about $29. That’s the best current deal for this streaming media player, but we’ve seen it lower. During Black Friday it was $112 and this past weekend you could snag one for $100 if you were quick enough.

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Update (12/23 9:20am): Today only, Best Buy is taking up to $250 off iPad mini 3: 16GB Wi-Fi $236.99,  128GB Wi-Fi $399.99.

Best Buy’s parade of Apple deals marches on! This time you can get iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi 16GB for $249.99 or 128GB for $424.99 in Silver, Space gray, or Gold with free 2-day shipping.

As a pricing comparison, the 16GB deal is about $20 less than Apple charges for iPad mini 2. Save money and get added features like Touch ID, it’s a win-win! Both deals are below Apple refurbished pricing.

iPad mini 4 is still available from Best Buy with a $100 discount.

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This is one of the best deals yet on our favorite all-in-one home security system and air quality detector.

Just in time for the holidays, get $20 off Canary. That brings the price down to $179 from the regular $199. Better yet, you can save a total of $50 off regular price when purchasing the Canary Two-Pack.

This Wi-Fi, smartphone connected security system does a whole lot more than the webcam style security cameras gaining popularity recently, and it does it all with gorgeous, Apple-like industrial design and slick companion apps for iPhone, Apple Watch, and Android…
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Every year, Apple puts together a beautiful-looking holiday gift guide on Apple.com, packed with the latest iOS devices, Macs, and accessories people would love to receive as gifts. The hitch is that Apple’s prices are almost always full retail, with no discounting, so it’s easy to spend anywhere from $5 to $300 more per item than if you just shopped around.

This year, gadgetnewsonline and 9to5Mac have done the bargain hunting for you. We’ve found savings on virtually every item on Apple’s holiday shopping list, which this year is organized into 6 sections: Gaming, Photography, Music, Fitness, Learning and Travel. Using the links below, you can save up to $350 on a new 12″ MacBook, between $20 and $80 on many third-party accessories, and up to $130 on a pair of Beats headphones…

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Verizon Wireless offers the LifeProof NÜÜD iPad Air Waterproof Case in white for $19.98 shipped. That’s $60 off the original list price, $29 less than Amazon’s current listing and the lowest we can find. The case is fully water proof, dirt proof, snow proof, drop proof (up to 6 feet). It’s also been called by Lifeproof the thinnest and lightest case available for the iPad Air. 68 Amazon shoppers gave it 3.7/5 stars.

Also on sale today at Verizon are the following iPad Air cases:

• Apple iPad Air Smart Case in blue $18 (Reg. $70)
• Apple iPad Air 2 Smart Case in Midnight Blue $35 (Orig. $70)

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Sunvalleytek via Amazon offers the TaoTronics Bluetooth 4.0 Sport Earbuds for $17.99 but applying coupon code XP43X2Q5 drops the final price to $11.99 with free shipping for Prime members or on orders of $35+. This is savings of 33% off the regular going rate and the lowest price that we can currently find. These earbuds feature Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity so they’ll work great with your Apple Watch, along with a sport design that is sweat-proof. Rated 3.8/5 stars by nearly 1,500 Amazon customers.

You can save a little more by opting for these Marsboy Bluetooth Sport Earbuds, which drop to $9.99 Prime shipped when coupon code SDHTDEAL is applied at checkout.

Today only, GNC is offering Buy One Get One Free on a wide selection of health products. There are more than 400 different mutli-vitamins, supplements, probiotics, diet support items and more eligible for the sale. However, it gets even better with a rare free shipping offer on everything. Be sure to scan the deal pages carefully as there are a load of different options on sale until tonight. The discount automatically applies in the cart. You may notice that some items are listed for even less for GNC members. You can find out everything you need know about the GNC Gold Card right here.

Down below we have discounted fitness bands, workout apparel, CamelBak gear, gift card deals and more:
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Amazon is currently taking 25% off a large selection of the popular Allen Sports Car Bike Racks. One standout option is the Allen Sports Deluxe 3-Bike Hitch Mount Rack with 1.25/2-Inch Receiver for $34.61 with free shipping for Prime members or on orders over $35. This 3-bike rack has 16-inch long carry arms, Allen’s patented tie-down system,  5 minute installation, and a steel construction with black powder coat finish. It comes with a lifetime warranty and has a 4.3/5 star rating from 150 Amazon customers. Be sure to use the handy vehicle selection tool on the listing page to find our which rack is right for your car.

As part of its holiday gift card deals, Amazon is offering a $50 Sports Authority card with a $10 Amazon credit when you enter coupon code SPORTSA10 during checkout. That’s effectively 20% in savings with the value of the credit, which is matching the usual deal we see on these cards. The Amazon money can be used for anything on the site and the Sports Authority card can be used both online and in-store.

Down below we have iPhone 6s armbands, 50% off Brookstone credit, activity trackers, sport headphones and much more:
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Best Buy is currently running a special promotion on clearance cell phone accessories: Buy 2 (or more) and save 50% on each item. The extra discount is automatically taken during checkout as long as your order qualifies for the promo. Many different accessories are eligible including selfie sticks and screen protectors, but the best deal we’ve found is for Apple official iPhone cases.

Apple iPhone 6/Plus silicone and leather cases in multiple colors are already slightly discounted, but drop even further thanks to this promotion. For example, your total cost for 2 iPhone 6 silicone cases is just $30.99 shipped for both. The only thing to keep in mind here is that these are the previous generation cases. Apple released updated cases alongside iPhone 6s, but these older models should fit the new iPhones just fine.

Looking to go super low-cost? We have some iPhone case deals as low as $1 right now.

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