Microsoft Band Price Drops and Stock Issues on Amazon

Just a few days ago I reported that the UK Microsoft Store had extended its discount on the Microsoft Band 2, further evidence that Band 3 is coming. I even noted then that, if a Band 3 was truly releasing in October, I sort of expected the US store to follow suit. So, I see today that Neowin has noticed that the US Microsoft Band store has also extended the deal.

Digging around Amazon a bit earlier while researching a couple things for an upcoming article on the Band’s new Heart Rate Zones feature (stay tuned), I also noticed a couple changes in Amazon’s Band 2 stock.

Currently, Amazon still has stock for the Large and Small sizes, but the Medium size stock is depleted and only available from 3^rd party suppliers. When Amazon makes note to buy from 3^rd parties instead of giving a message about when a product will be available again, it generally means that product will not be restocked.

Additionally, prices for the Microsoft Band 2 on Amazon are starting to plummet. Apparently, Amazon knows something.

Here’s current pricing:

Large = $174.99

Medium (from 3^rd party sellers) = $159.00

Small = $144.99 (over $100 savings!)

Obviously, if you’re a small person with a small wrist, this is the best time to grab a Band 2 – or snag one as a gift.