Hey all,
I've just finished chatting with someone on O2 support about the company offering iMacs (21.5" and the 27" range) to Pay Monthly customers only - or to O2 customers on contract which could be selected and added onto their existing contract in some way and pay for the item(s) per month as you would with your handheld device...etc, and to the general public offer iMacs at standard fixed fees which they would pay outright through the store if they were not keen to add to contract or if they did not have a contract.
O2 were happy to take stock of this idea, I'd be foolish in thinking that I thought of it before they had, I'm sure they've been considering this avenue long before I mentioned it, it's just about gettting it right I suppose. They agreed with me that it is a great idea and something they will think about (fingers crossed!). Also, they agreed that it would benefit those out there, myself included, who really want an iMac, but can't afford to buy outright due to the expensive prices, but would be able to pay monthly installments as they do with their mobile contracts, not to be included in the mobile bill itself but in a separate bill which would be invoiced at the same time as the mobile bill.
This idea, if it ever got the greenlight, would be even more beneficial those on Pay Monthly contracts as they would not have to be approved for credit:
Step 1: Choose iMac or Mac of your choice
Step 2: Choose features and specifications of your iMac...etc
Step 3: Select which method of payment - 'Pay full amount' or 'Add on to existing contract'
I know this may be a long shot and perhaps unrealistic for O2 to ever go down this route, but I personally believe it's a valid opportunity for O2. But what do you all think?
Have a great day folks.
