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Apple Launches 2013 'Back to School' Promotion with Gift Cards Up to $100

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In line with a rumor from yesterday, Apple today launched its annual Back to School promotion offering qualified educational purchasers iTunes Store/App Store/iBookstore gift cards of up to $100 with the purchase of a new Mac, iPad, or iPhone. The program begins today and runs through September 6.
Buy a Mac for college, get a $100 App Store Gift Card - and also save with education pricing. Or buy an iPad or iPhone and get a $50 card.
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As in past years, the Mac mini is excluded from the promotion, while all iPad (fourth-generation, iPad 2, and iPad mini) and iPhone (5, 4S, and 4) are eligible. Full requirements for eligibility are outlined in the terms and conditions (PDF).

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The offer is available in the following countries, with gift card amounts varying based on local currency: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States.

Update: Photos of new window displays for Apple's retail stores:

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Photos from @applecultist​
Update 2: Photo of Back to School brochure:

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Photo from @applecultist​

Article Link: Apple Launches 2013 'Back to School' Promotion with Gift Cards Up to $100
 
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RayK

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Already saw it on Apple.com, ordered last week. Called Apple this morning and they told me they would give it to me since I called and had not received it yet. It would take about 3 weeks to process, but it would be emailed to me.

Just wanted to let everyone know! That was easy!
 
blue22

blue22

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sounds good...

Now Apple just has to release the Haswell rMBP by September to make this circle complete. :D
 
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RayK said:
Already saw it on Apple.com, ordered last week. Called Apple this morning and they told me they would give it to me since I called and had not received it yet. It would take about 3 weeks to process, but it would be emailed to me.

Just wanted to let everyone know! That was easy!
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I'm in the same boat...who at Apple did you call?
 
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RayK

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hakr100 said:
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I'm in the same boat...who at Apple did you call?
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I just called myapple and asked to speak to someone about my order. After I gave it my order number and it gave me tracking info I asked again to speak to someone.

The lady I got just said she was making sure it was still in transit and then she said she would send it to the back office and I would see it in 3 weeks.
 
mmberry1

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This deal expires September 6th so you know the iPhone 5s launch is a week later.:cool:
 
CJM

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How far does $100 get you on App store software these days, anyway?

I was so ready to buy a new Retina, too.
 
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iPhisch

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Too band they don't offer the deal to Higher Education Alumni!!!!!
Seriously though, has anyone ever had Apple check to see if you are actually a student, faculty member or parent? Just curious.
 
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ricartedor

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RayK said:
I just called myapple and asked to speak to someone about my order. After I gave it my order number and it gave me tracking info I asked again to speak to someone.

The lady I got just said she was making sure it was still in transit and then she said she would send it to the back office and I would see it in 3 weeks.
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They're sending your purchase back to them?? Mines in transit to be delivered today and I was told they would just email me a code, didn't need to take back the item, but well see if it suddenly doesn't get delivered today!?
 
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RayK

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ricardo.hudson said:
They're sending your purchase back to them?? Mines in transit to be delivered today and I was told they would just email me a code, didn't need to take back the item, but well see if it suddenly doesn't get delivered today!?
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No nothing like that. They just wanted to confirm I hadn't received it yet. They are not sending the Mac back to them.

If FedEx says today you should be ok.
 
Dulcimer

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Dies anyone know if you need to bring some sort of proof? I asked in the previous thread and I got mixed answers. Most were saying that a student card/ID would be accepted; however, I'm entering university this fall and don't have one yet. Would I have to bring in my acceptance letter and photo ID with my name on it?
 
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thebrobrah

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i called in to see if i could get this gift card for my air purchased on the 27th of june...

and yes..they said there would be an email activation for the gift card...so call in guys :)
 
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troop231

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iPhisch said:
Too band they don't offer the deal to Higher Education Alumni!!!!!
Seriously though, has anyone ever had Apple check to see if you are actually a student, faculty member or parent? Just curious.
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SJism23 said:
Dies anyone know if you need to bring some sort of proof? I asked in the previous thread and I got mixed answers. Most were saying that a student card/ID would be accepted; however, I'm entering university this fall and don't have one yet. Would I have to bring in my acceptance letter and photo ID with my name on it?
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No proof needed.

The deal applies to everyone smart enough to go here: http://store.apple.com/us_edu_112296
 
izyreal

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SJism23 said:
Dies anyone know if you need to bring some sort of proof? I asked in the previous thread and I got mixed answers. Most were saying that a student card/ID would be accepted; however, I'm entering university this fall and don't have one yet. Would I have to bring in my acceptance letter and photo ID with my name on it?
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I purchased a macbook pro for school and they verified my student status via my school email address. If you have been accepted to a university, one of the first things you should receive is a school email account.
 
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SJism23 said:
Dies anyone know if you need to bring some sort of proof? I asked in the previous thread and I got mixed answers. Most were saying that a student card/ID would be accepted; however, I'm entering university this fall and don't have one yet. Would I have to bring in my acceptance letter and photo ID with my name on it?
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I didn't have to provide any verification... However to access the apple education store page for my school I had to log in through a link on my Universities web site using my student log-in that redirected me to the apple store.

13" MBA with 8GB and 256GB Ordered!
 
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