Apple Store: 6th Anniversary Discount

[MacRumors]

Apple is emailing some of its customers with a special 6th Anniversary Promotion celebrating the 6th year of their online Apple Store.

Thanks to your continuing support, we're celebrating our sixth anniversary at the worldwide Apple Store. You've helped us grow into the premier online destination for Apple products, and the digital lifestyle accessories and software that make them even more useful and fun. Because you're one of our loyal customers, we're offering you this special discount of $XX off your order of $XXX or more when you shop online at the Apple Store by December 15, 2003.


Discounts have not been consistent with one report of $25 off purchases above $250, and another $100 off purchases above $999. Customers are being emailed specific Claim Codes, so this offer is not available for the general public.

It's unknown which customers are being offered discounts.

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[MarksEvilTwin]

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[dho]

why wouldnt they be advertising this more?

[G4scott]

I've bought an iPod from there. All my computers come from CompUSA...

[macboygrey]

Damn! I just missed making the first post >_<...

I ordered my G5 through the Apple Store... This baby wasn't cheap. (That's right... it was decked out...)

I haven't received anything yet. I want a discount on... something. :shrugs:

[tazznb]

I didn't get one! :mad:

[MacManDan]

I got the one about $100 off an order of $999 or more. I don't know if I'd use it though .. I'm just a poor college student after all. My friend down the hall received the $25 off of $249 or more, and we don't really understand the discrepancy.. Any clues?

[Toppa G's]

Eh...never mind. Curious about this offer though. Wonder what their basis for recipients is.

[Foxer]

I got a $100 off of $999 this evening. Excellent....

I also got a $25 off of $250 a coupe weeks ago for shopping at ITMS, which I thought was weird since I've only speant about $10 there ever.

I hope i can combine them (and my .mac renewal). Almsot $150 off in total. 15-inch PB, come to papa.


FYI. The text portion reads, "Thanks to your continuing support, we’re celebrating our sixth anniversary at the worldwide Apple Store. You’ve helped us grow into the premier online destination for Apple products, and the digital lifestyle accessories and software that make them even more useful and fun. And because you’re one of our best customers, we’re offering you this special discount of $100 off your order of $999 or more when you shop online at the Apple Store by December 15, 2003.

So pay us a visit and browse among what we believe is the best collection of innovative digital products available anywhere. We’re proud to be leading the way into our increasingly digital future, but it’s customers like you who make it all possible. Please accept this gift as a token of our thanks and appreciation. "

[G5orbust]

Ive bought 2 computers from the real life Apple store. I wonder if Ill get anything...

[MacManDan]

Originally posted by Toppa G's
Eh...never mind. Curious about this offer though. Wonder what their basis for recipients is.

Edit: Hmm .. originally he wanted the full text.

I've bought the following from the Apple store in the past year: 15 gig 3rd gen iPod, some accessories for it, QT Pro, and Panther. I haven't purchased a new Mac or anything. I don't think I've come close to $1,000 in purchases.


"Thanks to your continuing support, we’re celebrating our sixth anniversary at the worldwide Apple Store. You’ve helped us grow into the premier online destination for Apple products, and the digital lifestyle accessories and software that make them even more useful and fun. And because you’re one of our best customers, we’re offering you this special discount of $100 off your order of $999 or more when you shop online at the Apple Store by December 15, 2003.

So pay us a visit and browse among what we believe is the best collection of innovative digital products available anywhere. We’re proud to be leading the way into our increasingly digital future, but it’s customers like you who make it all possible. Please accept this gift as a token of our thanks and appreciation."

[Toppa G's]

I edited after I saw that what I figured was the full text was at the beginning of the thread. Thanks for the full text and image though :) Waiting for mine ;)

[billyb]

I've bought an iPod from the site, but nothing bigger. I got the $25 off coupon. maybe they give the smaller one to people who've bought less than a computer? a guess, when more people post i'm sure we'll figure out if there's a pattern.

but i'm in the market for a new powerbook right now, and $100 would actually be a big deciding factor in the purchase! anyone have a code i can use for $100? Or does it work that way? would it even let me use someone else's code?

bb

edit: i just read the terms and they're not transferable. darn.

[mkjellman]

I have ordered three computers from the Apple store, .Mac, two iPods, many games, bose headphones, three xServes, Jaguar, I got panther from ADC, QuickTime Pro 4 and 6, two cinema displays, and finaly two new sets of iPod headphones and dock cords (dumb dog!). I think I would have gotten something but....NO???? I can't understand how they are deciding who should get it and who does not get one.

[ITR 81]

I hope I get something I bought a 40GB iPod from them, a floppy drive, a FM tuner, Panther OS, Learning language software, Studio MX, and Mac Office.

[alia]

I've never purchased anything from the Apple store online, although I have received those kinds of coupons from them before. The best one I ever got was after I registered my iPod. I got a coupon for $100 off a purchase of $250. The most recent was $25 off of $249 or more, but I didn't use it because I purchased my powerbook at the store.

I haven't received this most recent coupon yet though. :)

Alia

[wilco]

"I heard my old girlfriend has turned to the chruch. She's trying to replace me, but it'll never work."

"Can't you see, a giant walks among you looking through your petty lives?'


Great Pulp references! But it's actually "I heard an old girlfriend", not "my old girlfriend." And, "church" is misspelled.

BTW, I just received a $20 off coupon for renewing my .Mac account.

[shakespeare]

I received two gift certificates within ten minutes of each other: the $100 of $999 and the $25 off $249. Very cool.

[SilentPanda]

I may be buying an iBook this week... man oh man it'd be nice to get one of these happy lil' e-mails.... please please please... :)

[brogers]

Got my coupon just now. Thanks Apple.

[TommyC]

Any international customers get one of these or is a US only thing?

[Toppa G's]

Anyone get them who are education customers?

[MacManDan]

Originally posted by Toppa G's
Anyone get them who are education customers?

Yes. I only buy off Apple's online store if I can get a good education discount, and I received the $100 off of $999+ purchase coupon (see my post above).

[hulugu]

Originally posted by brogers
Got my coupon just now. Thanks Apple.


...what did you buy from the Apple store to get a coupon?

[candan9019]

I didn't get one yet and I don't want one. I just got my $20 .mac coupon and bought a wireless keyboard.

If I get another coupon I'll be totally broke. :(

[dho]

Originally posted by ITR 81
I hope I get something I bought ... and Mac Office.

did you say Office? :eek: :)

[dricci]

The only thing I've bought (recently) from the Apple Online Store was a refurb 17" iMac ($1299), I haven't gotten any type of discounts, though :(

[billyb]

the terms and conditions say these coupons aren't good in for Edu purchases. Anyone been able to sweet-talk them into both (historically speaking, for other coupons, unless someone's taken advantage of these very quickly)?

bb

[mustang_dvs]

Hmmm... between work and personal purchases, I've probably spent $10,000-15,000 at the Apple Store online over the last 3-4 years. (iBooks, Xserves, G4s, G5s, iPods, software, etc) (And I've probably spent even more at Smalldog.com)

Yet, neither my work email nor my personal email have received anything from the store. Very odd.

[rt_brained]

Because you're one of our loyal customers, we're offering you this special discount of $XX off your order of $XXX or more when you shop online at the Apple Store by December 15, 2003.

I went to the bank today, but they're all out of $XX's and $XXX's.

[BWhaler]

I bought three PowerBooks from an Apple store in the past three months, and have gotten squat.

9000 grand spent, with no love in return.

What does it take to get some love from Apple?

[CrackedButter]

Yay! As usual its a US only offer.

Thanks Apple.

[kanaka]

Originally posted by rt_brained
I went to the bank today, but they're all out of $XX's and $XXX's.
Sweet, we can get two x's off our orders of three or more x's!! Unfortunately, I can rarely afford to buy things with three or more letters, and I usually only buy vowels.

Also, I hear the new XXX bills have nude pictures of Abraham Lincoln, which is probably why your bank ran out so fast.

[mustang_dvs]

Originally posted by BWhaler
9000 grand spent, with no love in return.


Wow! You'd think that by spending $9 million on three Powerbooks, you'd see some sort of discount, or special offer.


Yay! As usual its a US only offer.
Thanks Apple.

Well, for those living in Canada, or Luxembourg, or even Botswana, I would doubt that U.S. $X's go very far in relation to real denominations of the local currency.

I hear the new XXX bills have nude pictures of Abraham Lincoln
I think they used this photograph for the engraving:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0688155308.01._SCTZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[rt_brained]

Originally posted by mustang_dvs
Wow!You'd think that by spending $9 million on three Powerbooks, you'd see some sort of discount, or special offer.

You could've gotten two more for an additional 7.5 million, but that sale ended long ago.

[loneAzdgari]

I've spent £4000 in the Apple Store over the years, is this only US people? I don't really care but it would be nice to know that Apple does ;)

[Centris 650]

I got my $25 coupon this morning. In the past month or two I've bought a refurb ipod 2nd gen (@ the online apple store) and a dual 1 ghz powermac (from the Apple Store in Durham) ... and all I get is a $25?! Oh well, I guess they know I don't have the cash for anything else right now.

[QuiteSure]

yesterday, but I don't know why?? I never buy at the Apple store unless I have too; too expensive and have to pay sales tax.

But I may have to get one of those refurbished 17" iMacs for $100 off.

[jettie1767]

I got 3 coupons from Apple. I got $10 off $149 or more 2 weeks ago. I got the $25 off $249 or more last week expiring tomorrow. And this morning, I got the anniversary coupon of $100 off of $999 or more expiring on Dec. 15.

I have bought some ipod accessories, a 15 al powerbook and a dual g5 in the last couple of months but all at the Apple Store near my house. Only bought software at the online store.

[DeusOmnis]

arrg... I ordered my 3k computer through my mom's account...

[kcmac]

I've purchased 3 computers and many other things from the online store.

My coupon is the $100 variety. Thanks Apple.

[GrannySmith_G5]

I've spent $5,000 through the Apple online store in the past 18 months and did not receive an email. Oh well, I ordered Panther through the store with an educational discount (which they never asked for any proof of my being a student) and they never charged my credit card! I received Panther 5 days ago in the mail, but still have not been charged on my card. weird.

[DavidCL23]

Please send me the $100 off $999 coupon I want to purchase my first mac computer the $999 g4 ibook (student discount :) )
THanks a ton, my email is DavidCappell@aol.com

[el gringo]

this year I've bought one dual 1.42 ghz G4 Powermac, one dual 2 ghz G5 powermac and one iBook 800 Mhz...

but I'm in Sweden and I don't think we will see this discount over here :rolleyes:

and we will miss the pepsi/iTMS-thing as well :(

[SilentPanda]

Originally posted by DavidCL23
Please send me the $100 off $999 coupon I want to purchase my first mac computer the $999 g4 ibook (student discount :) )
THanks a ton, my email is DavidCappell@aol.com

I don't think the discount works on .EDU purchases.

[DavidCL23]

silentpanda, are you sure? Can this work in store, bc i can goto the apple store and get the edu discount in store.

[wildmac]

For all of those of you complaining about not getting the coupon......

Did you un-check that little box about not recieving promotions and news?....

If you told them not to send any promotions, guess what, they didn't!!! :D

[DeusOmnis]

Originally posted by BWhaler
I bought three PowerBooks from an Apple store in the past three months, and have gotten squat.

9000 grand spent, with no love in return.

What does it take to get some love from Apple?


It takes wild animal sex.

[Catt]

I'm assuming this is a US only promotion and that custmomers in other countries aren't going to recieve anything?

[wdlove]

I haven't received that notice yet either. Wonder what the critera is to get that offer?

[BWhaler]

Originally posted by rt_brained
You could've gotten two more for an additional 7.5 million, but that sale ended long ago.

ROTFL.

This is the problem with posting late at night. :-)

[macboygrey]

Originally posted by wildmac
For all of those of you complaining about not getting the coupon......

Did you un-check that little box about not recieving promotions and news?....

If you told them not to send any promotions, guess what, they didn't!!! :D


stupid stupid stupid stupid....

:: dies ::

[ITR 81]

Damn...damn...I guess spam from Apple would be good right now.
I'd like buy some add on's for my iPod now.

[driverguy]

I'm about to buy a new system...(my first mac!)

Anyone recieve a coupon that isn't planning to use it? drop a line at

driverguy35@yahoo.com

Cheers!

[macboygrey]

Originally posted by macboygrey
stupid stupid stupid stupid....

:: dies ::

Wait a minute! My account says that I've elected to recieve mail and e-mail from Apple! Agh! I want my coupon!

Not that I plan on buying anything or anything.......

[rad-id]

Hi,

I also got the offer, dated Oct 8. It's a 25eur out of 249eur (i am in europe).

I've bought 3 Powerbooks (2 12" and the new 15"), 15GB iPOD, 20GB iPOD, 2nd batterie, mouse and some other accesssories, within a year.

I tried to use the code in Apple education store, where i always do my shopping, but the link brought me to 'normal' Apple store germany. And when i tried to enter the code manually when buying panther and 2nd battery, it was not recognized and rejected. Looks like we cant combine this discount with educational discount.

[OSXpert]

what is special about being 6?

[vashim66]

I want to buy a powerbook really soon, does any have a coupon they're not using for 100 bucks off?

please email me

huberc@wpi.edu

thanks!

[mustang_dvs]

Originally posted by OSXpert
what is special about being 6?

"The End"

When I was One,
I had just begun.

When I was Two,
I was nearly new.

When I was Three,
I was hardly Me.

When I was Four,
I was not much more.

When I was Five,
I was just alive.

But now I am Six, I'm as clever as clever.
So I think I'll be six now for ever and ever.

-- A.A. Milne
Now We Are Six

[wdlove]

I just checked my account, all the below Contact Preferences were checked.

Contact Preferences:
The list below shows whether or not you have elected to receive Apple news, software updates, special offers, and information about related products. If you would rather not be contacted through any of the following methods, please uncheck the appropriate box below.
Email from Apple
Mail from Apple
Telephone call from Apple
Fax from Apple
Email from other technology companies
Mail from other technology companies

So I guess there must be another reason for not getting a coupon yet.

[daRAT]

1400$ moniter, 1200$ digital camera, Painter (400$).

And I got a 25$ gift certificate?

weeee :\

PS.

If I had got a 100$ one, I probably would have snagged a new Ibook.

[Phil Of Mac]

I wonder if Virginia Tech got a coupon.

[mkjellman]

LOL :p :D

[Macurious]

These "Discounts" from apple are not enough. Please note that I have never owned a mac. On the 24th I was all excited about the 10% off thing so I though wow I can finally afford one. So I show up to the apple store and I find out that it can't be combined with my Educational discount and moreover they don't have what I want in stock (A dual G4 1.25 GHz). So I call 1-800-MYAPPLE and when the guy added it up with taxes, discount, and 20" display, the total was about $3350. That's just not competitive and it won't attract "switchers" like me. Remember, with PCs I still have more choices of operating system and software (Linux for example or even Darwin if I want) and competition drives the price down whereas apple has 50% profit margins on its niche products. Apple computer can be profitable but they won't gain more than a 5% market share with this business model. Just my 2c. Please flame away if you feel like it.

[Jodge407]

I can't use my $25 off $249 as I'm using the educational discount on a 14 inch iBook. So if anyone wants my coupon just email me. First person to email me gets it.

Email: chansal@cfl.rr.com

[Phil Of Mac]

Originally posted by Macurious
These "Discounts" from apple are not enough. Please note that I have never owned a mac. On the 24th I was all excited about the 10% off thing so I though wow I can finally afford one. So I show up to the apple store and I find out that it can't be combined with my Educational discount and moreover they don't have what I want in stock (A dual G4 1.25 GHz). So I call 1-800-MYAPPLE and when the guy added it up with taxes, discount, and 20" display, the total was about $3350. That's just not competitive and it won't attract "switchers" like me. Remember, with PCs I still have more choices of operating system and software (Linux for example or even Darwin if I want) and competition drives the price down whereas apple has 50% profit margins on its niche products. Apple computer can be profitable but they won't gain more than a 5% market share with this business model. Just my 2c. Please flame away if you feel like it.

The problem is the 20" display. Apple's Cinema Displays are not low-price items.

[DarkPhoenixCA]

I just spent $5K on a new 17" PowerBook - and THEN Apple decides to send me a coupon! Arrghhh!!!

But I've only gotten the $25 off one, not the $100...I don't suppose Apple will give me a credit, eh?:)

[ntg]

Originally posted by Phil Of Mac
I wonder if Virginia Tech got a coupon.

What do you mean 'a' (single) coupon?
1100 ordered through the shop should get them a few more G5s for the cluster!!

(and if they don't want to use the coupons, I'd be happy to oblige...

[Doctor Q]

My "$25 off on $249" offer arrived today. Have we figured out what determines whether you get the offer, which offer you get, and when you get it?

Edit: My offer expires November 21, 2003. Do other people have the same date, or do those vary too?

[Phil Of Mac]

Originally posted by Doctor Q
My "$25 off on $249" offer arrived today. Have we figured out what determines whether you get the offer, which offer you get, and when you get it?

Edit: My offer expires November 21, 2003. Do other people have the same date, or do those vary too?

I got the exact same deal you got.

[WK2003]

i just got the $25 off a $249 purchase that expires on Nov. 21 too. Though it's for the apple educational store, so I assume I can use it to buy stuff with an educational discount.....I'm a new switcher and have just made one purchase of the 15" 1.25GHz Al-book, 10GB iPod, and a printer at the end of last month.....BTW, apple sent me the $300 rebate just TWO weeks after I had sent in my coupon and codes.....two thumbs up to them!! :)

[Doctor Q]

Originally posted by WK2003
i just got the $25 off a $249 purchase that expires on Nov. 21 too. Though it's for the apple educational store...Mine has terms and conditions that exclude the Apple Store for Education. My terms and conditions can be found here (http://www.apple.com/storenews/2003/110403/terms.html). WK2003, please post the URL of the "terms and conditions" link you got so we can compare.

[Phil Of Mac]

Originally posted by Doctor Q
Mine has terms and conditions that exclude the Apple Store for Education. My terms and conditions can be found here (http://www.apple.com/storenews/2003/110403/terms.html). WK2003, please post the URL of the "terms and conditions" link you got so we can compare.

My terms and conditions (http://www.apple.com/storenews/2003/110403e/terms.html) exclude everything *except* the Apple Store for Education.

I guess that's because I've only bought from the Apple Store for Education?

[Doctor Q]

The terms and conditions are identical, except for items 3 and 4.

My (regular) version:3. Except as otherwise provided below, electronic discounts can be redeemed online at the U.S. Apple Store or over the phone at 1-800-MY-APPLE.

4. Electronic discounts are NOT valid at the Apple Store for Business, Apple Store for Education Individuals, Apple Store for Education Institutions, Apple Store for Resellers, Apple Store for Canada Resellers, Apple Store for international locations, any online custom store sponsored by Apple, or Apple Store retail locations.Your (education) version:3. Except as otherwise provided below, electronic discounts can be redeemed online at the U.S. Apple Store for Education Individuals, online U.S. custom stores for Education Individuals, or over the phone at 1-800-MY-APPLE.

4. Electronic discounts are NOT valid at the Apple Store, Apple Store for Business, Apple Store for Education Institutions, Apple Store for Resellers, Apple Store for Canada Resellers, Apple Store for international locations, any online custom store sponsored by Apple (except for Education Individuals), or Apple Store retail locations.Since the URLs differed by only one letter, I tried all other letters (a-z) and found no other versions of the terms. Did anybody get a different version?

Maybe the "education" distinction is based on your most recent purchase, since I've made some purchases each way.

[WK2003]

These are the conditions of my offer:

1. This electronic coupon entitles you to $25 off your next order of $249 or more.

2. This offer is valid through November 21, 2003.

3. Except as otherwise provided below, electronic discounts can be redeemed online at the U.S. Apple Store for Education Individuals, online U.S. custom stores for Education Individuals, or over the phone at 1-800-MY-APPLE.

4. Electronic discounts are NOT valid at the Apple Store, Apple Store for Business, Apple Store for Education Institutions, Apple Store for Resellers, Apple Store for Canada Resellers, Apple Store for international locations, any online custom store sponsored by Apple (except for Education Individuals), or Apple Store retail locations.

Hmm...i see that some people have a different version not valid at purchases with educational discount....is my coupon transferrable?

[WK2003]

nevermind my last question...it says non-transferrable in the rules....silly me

though i wonder how strictly Apple would enforce its terms....

[wdlove]

I just received my "$25 off on $249" offer via E.Mail yesterday. Since reading the posts by Doctor Q and Phil Of Mac, now I need to check on my restrictons.