Apple iTunes Pre-Paid Cards

Very cool. Another way for non-cc holders to get iTunes. I think my 12-year-old son would be very interested in these.

my wife works for the company so I wonder if the team member discount applies?

Kinda interesting, and it's not a HUGE deal, but with the gift card you're paying a penny more per song PLUS whatever your local tax rate is. Nice to have the option, though.

Originally posted by Macrumors

The cards are expected to go on sale as of February 15th. Based on the photo provided, it appears the $15 card will allow customers to purchased 15 songs from the iTunes Music Store.

Wha? Does this mean that tax is waived when you use these gift cards?

notice the timing... supposed distribution come the 15th... and apple.com is pushing the ipod as a "love-day" gift.
ahh those folks at apple have it all planned so well. ;-)
-bilvox

Originally posted by iggyb
Wha? Does this mean that tax is waived when you use these gift cards?

I don't pay tax on Pepsi's iTunes winning codes, so I would guess this is the same way. Plus, you're probably gonna get tax charged on it at the register.

My local grocer, Kroger, sells the napster cards. I assume they will also sell these itunes cards. A good idea for gifts, and parents who don't trust their kids with the cc #.

As long as Apple keeps up the intense marketing push it's got going right now (I've noticed the iPod+iTunes tv ads are back on, along with the print ads and the Pepsi promotion), it can keep its position as the dominant music store. Just keep getting the name out there; eventually this won't be necessary, but with the flood of new stores they have to make sure absolutely everyone knows about iTunes.

Originally posted by brossow
Kinda interesting, and it's not a HUGE deal, but with the gift card you're paying a penny more per song PLUS whatever your local tax rate is. Nice to have the option, though.

And Apple makes less money with them as well. Target isn't selling them for free, so they get some money, add in the distribution, printing and insertion into iTMS. Apple is using this as another avenue to get people to spend money at the iTMS. Convenience items are usually more expensive anyway.

all i can say is that this is a very good thing for apple. branching out thier marketing strategy, especially with a retailer like target (now known for being hip and stylish, as well as budget-oriented) improves the image of iTMS and apple in general.

things are looking bright for apple! :)