Best Buy and Amazon Offer Special Pricing on MacBook Pro Models

MacRumors · Feb 1, 2013, 02:30 PM

Best Buy is offering special two-day pricing on MacBook Pro models as part of its Winter Doorbuster sale, following on its $200 promotion earlier this week on MacBook Air models.

Amazon has reduced pricing to compete with Best Buy, though purchasers should take sales tax and convenience into account when making a purchase decision. Best Buy is also offering $20 off for buyers who buy online and pick up in-store.

MacBook Pro 13" 2.5GHz / 4GB / 500GB - MD101LL/A
Apple: $1,199
Amazon: $1,099.97
Best Buy: $1,049.99

MacBook Pro 13" 2.9GHz / 8GB / 750GB - MD102LL/A
Apple: $1,499
Amazon: $1,419.98
Best Buy: $1,349.99

MacBook Pro 15" - 2.3GHz / 4GB / 500GB - MD103LL/A

Apple: $1,799
Amazon: $1,709.98
Best Buy: $1,649.99

MacBook Pro 15" - 2.6GHz / 8GB / 750GB - MD104LL/A

Apple: $2,199
Amazon: $1,999.99
Best Buy: $1,999.99

MacBook Pro 13" with Retina display - 2.5GHz / 8GB / 128SSD - MD212LL/A

Apple: $1,699
Amazon: $1,515.59
Best Buy: $1,549.99

MacBook Pro 13" with Retina display - 2.5GHz / 8GB / 256SSD - MD213LL/A

Apple: $1,999
Amazon: $1,899.97
Best Buy: $1,799.99

MacBook Pro 15" with Retina display - 2.3GHz / 8GB / 256SSD - MC975LL/A

Apple: $2,199
Amazon: $1,999.99
Best Buy: $1,999.99

MacBook Pro 15" with Retina display - 2.6GHz / 8GB / 512SSD - MC976LL/A

Apple: $2,799
Amazon: $2,599.99
Best Buy: $2,599.99

Article Link: Best Buy and Amazon Offer Special Pricing on MacBook Pro Models

srxtr · Feb 1, 2013, 02:31 PM

Stop tempting me...

tevion5 · Feb 1, 2013, 02:34 PM

Meh

powerslave12r · Feb 1, 2013, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srxtr

Stop tempting me...

To prevent temptation, just think about the next version that should be around the corner, that will have you salivating.

phinsup · Feb 1, 2013, 02:55 PM

I'll wait, if this was on the 16gb version I might have a harder time waiting.

tobefirst · Feb 1, 2013, 02:58 PM

I'm not positive, but I think this is what we paid for my wife's 13" MBP a week or two ago from Amazon. I'm not sure these prices are new.

EDIT: Yup. It's been this price since at least 1/21.

Macman45 · Feb 1, 2013, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerslave12r

To prevent temptation, just think about the next version that should be around the corner, that will have you salivating.

I just sold my 17" but I thin I too will wait for the refresh....Still have to selll my 2011 iMac...( 27") two on my desk means zero space!

technopimp · Feb 1, 2013, 03:14 PM

What I need is a $200 off sale on Thunderbolt displays.

jterp7 · Feb 1, 2013, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by technopimp

What I need is a $200 off sale on Thunderbolt displays.

try BB's OB, with the 10% you might even be able to do 300 off.

TallGuyGT · Feb 1, 2013, 03:30 PM

I don't really need a new laptop just yet, so I'm waiting for the Haswell refresh (whenever that comes). The GPU boost will be good with the retina display. But sales like this don't help my lack of patience!

canman4PM · Feb 1, 2013, 03:43 PM

I know I'm gonna sound like a rube asking this but doesn't Apple forbid discounting of their current line up? Don't they cut off any re-seller caught doing it?

ScruffyS · Feb 1, 2013, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerslave12r

To prevent temptation, just think about the next version that should be around the corner, that will have you salivating.

Agreed.. Right now isn't all that great a time to buy much.. a month ago i was conpemplating buying a ps3, 360.. apple TV, or scrap it all and spring for a mbp..
*waits patiently and whimpers like a sad dog*
I just want to spend my paycheck.. stupid sensibility xD

Codyak · Feb 1, 2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canman4PM

I know I'm gonna sound like a rube asking this but doesn't Apple forbid discounting of their current line up? Don't they cut off any re-seller caught doing it?

Seems like those that decide the prices at Best Buy would know whether or not this was allowed.

A Hebrew · Feb 1, 2013, 04:21 PM

If only I could get 16gb ram on the retina with that low of price....

canman4PM · Feb 1, 2013, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Codyak

Seems like those that decide the prices at Best Buy would know whether or not this was allowed.

One would think. But I do remember seeing something to that effect somewhere...

...it may have been a lie.

TouchMint.com · Feb 1, 2013, 04:49 PM

Still mega costly. I am pretty sure apple makes their ssd out of pure gold. It is the only thing that explains $300 for a 128gb jump.

JoeRito · Feb 1, 2013, 06:19 PM

Every little bit helps, but honestly, the price needs to come down some in this economy.

KPOM · Feb 2, 2013, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canman4PM

I know I'm gonna sound like a rube asking this but doesn't Apple forbid discounting of their current line up? Don't they cut off any re-seller caught doing it?

My guess is that Apple approved of this. They may be experimenting to find the right price point for when this model goes mainstream.

Soulweaponry · Feb 2, 2013, 06:29 AM

Son of a bitch...I JUST bought a retail priced retina MacBook at the apple store because best buy had it for the same price yesterday. Now a day later it's $200 cheaper? Not cool. I could've saved $200 by waiting a day :-( nobody told me!

JarScott · Feb 2, 2013, 07:08 AM

Nope, still too expensive.

Buck987 · Feb 2, 2013, 07:15 AM

Will Apple stores match these prices?

mattopotamus · Feb 2, 2013, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckwheat987

Will Apple stores match these prices?

From my experience they never do price matching

Thunderhawks · Feb 2, 2013, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soulweaponry

Son of a bitch...I JUST bought a retail priced retina MacBook at the apple store because best buy had it for the same price yesterday. Now a day later it's $200 cheaper? Not cool. I could've saved $200 by waiting a day :-( nobody told me!

Take it back to apple and rebuy

thejadedmonkey · Feb 2, 2013, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Codyak

Seems like those that decide the prices at Best Buy would know whether or not this was allowed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by canman4PM

I know I'm gonna sound like a rube asking this but doesn't Apple forbid discounting of their current line up? Don't they cut off any re-seller caught doing it?

I seem to recall that the laws state that any store can sell anything for any price (assuming its not anti-competitive like Amazon was doing with the ebooks) but they can't advertise it at that price. They can say "On sale" but that's all they can tell you, until you walk into the store.

Seeing as this went out in an email, Apple approved of this. That tells me that they're incredibly responsive to their quarterly earning reports where sales fell 22%, and are trying to see how much they need to discount the next generation model to get product sales where they want it.

Buck987 · Feb 2, 2013, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattopotamus

From my experience they never do price matching

The last macbook pro I purchased the Apple store matched Microcenters price...about 2 1/2 years ago.

Not sure if policy has changed since then.

Feb 1, 2013, 02:30 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Best Buy and Amazon Offer Special Pricing on MacBook Pro Models Best Buy is offering special two-day pricing on MacBook Pro models as part of its Winter Doorbuster sale, following on its $200 promotion earlier this week on MacBook Air models. Amazon has reduced pricing to compete with Best Buy, though purchasers should take sales tax and convenience into account when making a purchase decision. Best Buy is also offering $20 off for buyers who buy online and pick up in-store. MacBook Pro 13" 2.5GHz / 4GB / 500GB - MD101LL/A Apple: $1,199 Amazon: $1,099.97 Best Buy: $1,049.99 MacBook Pro 13" 2.9GHz / 8GB / 750GB - MD102LL/A Apple: $1,499 Amazon: $1,419.98 Best Buy: $1,349.99 MacBook Pro 15" - 2.3GHz / 4GB / 500GB - MD103LL/A Apple: $1,799 Amazon: $1,709.98 Best Buy: $1,649.99 MacBook Pro 15" - 2.6GHz / 8GB / 750GB - MD104LL/A Apple: $2,199 Amazon: $1,999.99 Best Buy: $1,999.99 MacBook Pro 13" with Retina display - 2.5GHz / 8GB / 128SSD - MD212LL/A Apple: $1,699 Amazon: $1,515.59 Best Buy: $1,549.99 MacBook Pro 13" with Retina display - 2.5GHz / 8GB / 256SSD - MD213LL/A Apple: $1,999 Amazon: $1,899.97 Best Buy: $1,799.99 MacBook Pro 15" with Retina display - 2.3GHz / 8GB / 256SSD - MC975LL/A Apple: $2,199 Amazon: $1,999.99 Best Buy: $1,999.99 MacBook Pro 15" with Retina display - 2.6GHz / 8GB / 512SSD - MC976LL/A Apple: $2,799 Amazon: $2,599.99 Best Buy: $2,599.99 Article Link: Best Buy and Amazon Offer Special Pricing on MacBook Pro Models
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tevion5 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ireland	Meh __________________ 13" MacBook Pro, 2.3 GHz, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD ; Power Mac G5, 2.0 GHz, 2.5GB RAM, 750GB HDD ; Macintosh 512Ke ; 16GB iPhone 4s; 8GB iPod Touch (2nd Gen) ; Airport Extreme (5th Gen)
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tobefirst macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO	I'm not positive, but I think this is what we paid for my wife's 13" MBP a week or two ago from Amazon. I'm not sure these prices are new. EDIT: Yup. It's been this price since at least 1/21. __________________ prayanewsong
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technopimp macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2009	What I need is a $200 off sale on Thunderbolt displays. __________________ Yes I caved.
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canman4PM macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kelowna BC	I know I'm gonna sound like a rube asking this but doesn't Apple forbid discounting of their current line up? Don't they cut off any re-seller caught doing it? __________________ "But personally I'd mud wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock, and a sack of French porn." --Edmond Blackadder III c. 1800
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Feb 1, 2013, 02:31 PM	#2
srxtr macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2010	Stop tempting me...
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Feb 1, 2013, 02:55 PM	#5
phinsup macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SE Florida	I'll wait, if this was on the 16gb version I might have a harder time waiting.
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TallGuyGT macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2011	I don't really need a new laptop just yet, so I'm waiting for the Haswell refresh (whenever that comes). The GPU boost will be good with the retina display. But sales like this don't help my lack of patience!
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A Hebrew macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Minnesota	If only I could get 16gb ram on the retina with that low of price.... __________________ 2012 13" MacBook Air \| Third Generation iPad \| Fifth Generation iPod Touch \| Apple TV 3
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TouchMint.com macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix	Still mega costly. I am pretty sure apple makes their ssd out of pure gold. It is the only thing that explains $300 for a 128gb jump. __________________ www.TouchMint.com iPhone App Developer Apps of the month: Baseball Stats Tracker Touch (Over 10,000 Copies Sold!) Quiz and Flashcard Maker
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JoeRito macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2012	Every little bit helps, but honestly, the price needs to come down some in this economy. __________________ 2011 MBP 15", 2013 iPad Mini, iPod Classic 160 gb, Galaxy S3, 92 lb Chocolate Lab
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Soulweaponry macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2010	Son of a bitch...I JUST bought a retail priced retina MacBook at the apple store because best buy had it for the same price yesterday. Now a day later it's $200 cheaper? Not cool. I could've saved $200 by waiting a day :-( nobody told me! __________________ 2012 Retina Macbook 15 (base model), iPhone 5 white 32 gig, Macbook pro 13inch (late 2011), iPhone 4s 32gb
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JarScott macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2011 Location: England, UK	Nope, still too expensive. __________________ iPhone 4 16GB Black, iPad mini 16GB White There's no point a device being good at what it does if what it does is not very good.
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Buck987 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2010	Will Apple stores match these prices?
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