Will Spark be selling the Series 8/Ultra Apple Watch?

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Wannabe Geek

#2975432 30-Sep-2022 12:34

I checked with spark a couple of weeks ago and was told they would be selling the Ultra on the 4th of October (or could have been the 3rd). Not sure why the delay between launch and selling...

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#2975473 30-Sep-2022 14:09

nzbob123:
I checked with spark a couple of weeks ago and was told they would be selling the Ultra on the 4th of October (or could have been the 3rd). Not sure why the delay between launch and selling...

That’s a better response than what I got, which was “we don’t know if we will stock the Apple Watch 8 or Ultra. But if we do, then keep an eye on our website”

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#2976544 3-Oct-2022 08:45

nzbob123:
I checked with spark a couple of weeks ago and was told they would be selling the Ultra on the 4th of October (or could have been the 3rd). Not sure why the delay between launch and selling...

It’s the complete lack of information that I find odd. A hugely popular product that only works on their network and it’s not even mentioned. Even the normal Series 8 isn’t - the SE is the only one.

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Wannabe Geek

#2976554 3-Oct-2022 09:25

Yeah it's very strange they're not promoting it etc. Spark has confirmed to me again this morning on their messaging platform that they will be selling the Ultra from tomorrow. They said some stores (but not all) will have stock to sell tomorrow.

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#2976556 3-Oct-2022 09:42

I didnt buy the watch from them but I am halfway through the process of setting a ultra up on a spark plan, should say plans as you need two apparently. Just waiting for a secondary phone to arrive before i go ahead. Will get back here when all is done. The ultra plan is $12.95 a month apparently for some reason it comes with unlimited download. The other plan is a $15 monthly LOL that one has 100mb download.

PS Incase you think I am buying two ultras I am not!

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#2976704 3-Oct-2022 10:56

Why do you need two plans?

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#2976724 3-Oct-2022 11:17

I didnt have any plans with spark so I needed both . I think I saw a list on their site of current plans that will work with the smartwatch plan.

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#2976886 3-Oct-2022 17:57

gnfb:
I didnt have any plans with spark so I needed both . I think I saw a list on their site of current plans that will work with the smartwatch plan.

Ah. I see.

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#2976887 3-Oct-2022 17:57

nzbob123:
Yeah it's very strange they're not promoting it etc. Spark has confirmed to me again this morning on their messaging platform that they will be selling the Ultra from tomorrow. They said some stores (but not all) will have stock to sell tomorrow.

I’ll be looking!

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#2976926 3-Oct-2022 18:53

Aside from perhaps interest free monthly payments, I don't expect any particular benefit from Spark. Certainly won't be any discount and it will mean you are locked into them for the duration.

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#2976962 3-Oct-2022 22:11

johno1234:
Aside from perhaps interest free monthly payments, I don't expect any particular benefit from Spark. Certainly won't be any discount and it will mean you are locked into them for the duration.

Interest free money in this day and age is increasingly valuable. Also I think they’re the only network that supports cellular on the watch, so you’re locked in with that anyway.

There won’t be any discount on the Ultra anywhere, I’m pretty sure.

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#2977026 4-Oct-2022 05:34

Picked up an Ultra on Spark on interest free this morning! Woop woop 🙌

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#2977027 4-Oct-2022 06:16

Nice one. When is the expected delivery?

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Ultimate Geek

#2977119 4-Oct-2022 10:19

I was going to order the Apple Watch 8 from them, but the only size they are selling online the 41mm, which is too small for me and I don’t want the Ultra.

Oh well.

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#2977121 4-Oct-2022 10:38

mentor: Picked up an Ultra on Spark on interest free this morning! Woop woop 🙌

Me too. I wanted them to deliver it to the Spark store for collection but that wasn't an option online (faster because we are RD) so I am heading in to Rangiora for some chores and whilst there will pop in and see if I can get that done in person.

They only had the Ocean band option available online when I looked.

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