Greetings ye, is this a wise purchase for such great storage, with long-term intent?
~Waz
this post was submitted on 22 Nov 2023
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18tb were recently this price and I got one, but imho this is still a good deal. You could buy this, hold it until cyber Monday, and if the 18tb doesn’t go back on sale then keep it and be happy.
Wasn't the 18TBs on sale at the same price?
Slowly back away and call me to tell me the location. I come and deal with it.
I've been buying enterprise class WD HC530's on ebay for $100. 🤷♂️
Costco had 14TB for $150. Sit tight through the weekend and see what pops.