10% Discount at Apple Stores?

MacRumors · Oct 24, 2003, 03:17 AM

According to reports, Apple will be offering 10% Discounts at their "Night of Panther" release party at Apple Stores across the country.

The details of the promotion are rumored to be the same as last year's Jaguar release. 10% off Computers or 10% off other items with purchase of Mac OS X Panther.

As with last year, this promotion is unadvertised.

voicegy · Oct 24, 2003, 03:18 AM

Fashion Valley Apple store, here I come!

Phil Of Mac · Oct 24, 2003, 03:19 AM

I think Apple's going to hate MacRumors, first for disseminating information about the unauthorized UTD's and second for this.

What's the price on Arn's head now?

arn · 03:23 AM

Well, normally rumors don't cause people to sit in a line for a few hours...

As with all rumors, there is a chance it is incorrect... but is felt to be accurate at this time.

(I guess I don't want someone to get pissed after sitting in a line for hours, if, for some reason, this does not come true.)

arn

Phil Of Mac · Oct 24, 2003, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by arn
Well, normally rumors don't cause people to sit in a line for a few hours...

As with all rumors, there is a chance it is incorrect... but is felt to be accurate at this time.

(I guess I don't want someone to get pissed after sitting in a line for hours, if, for some reason, this does not come true.)

arn

If it isn't true, the price on Arn's head would have been matched and raised by someone in the MacRumors community. Let's hope this post averts that

voicegy · Oct 24, 2003, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by arn
(I guess I don't want someone to get pissed after sitting in a line for hours[...]arn

The only way to sit in line for hours is to BE pissed.

(to use the British slang for, well, having a brewski)

Ah, heck, it'll be fun to be in line even IF there's no discount...which I'm sure there will be, if the last OS rollout was any indication. All these Apple fans, pounding away on their PowerBooks and iBooks using the wireless access oozing out from the store to connect to MacRumors...it's such a fun time.

nlz · Oct 24, 2003, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Macrumors
According to reports, Apple will be offering 10% Discounts at their "Night of Panther" release party at Apple Stores across the country.

It might be true. I got a hint from my local reseller that there might be a "surprise" of some sort...

Cool thing is, the party seems starts at 8pm everywhere - that means I (living in Germany) get a head start of 9 hours compared to the west coast.

I guess that means no live broadcast from Steve, then. :-/

Mindcrime · 03:52 AM

It's too bad they don't extend that discount internationally. The stores here in Taipei are adamant that they are not offering any discount. They told me the only promotion is a free t-shirt for purchasing Panther (NT$ 4150).

Of course, these are the same stores that have been installing "free upgrades" to Panther for the last week to those people who ask politely. Me, I'm shelling out the dough for the real deal. Can't stand piracy, even officially "sanctioned" piracy like the apple stores here engage in.

Chris

sethypoo · Oct 24, 2003, 03:47 AM

So we have to buy Panther "in store" to get the discount? Darn, I was hoping for a little money off a wireless mouse.

Oh well, it'll be fun getting wireless access outside in line, posting like mad on MacRumors! And a free t-shirt is always nice.

restiffbard · Oct 24, 2003, 03:58 AM

I and a friend who only came to the good side of the force in the last week (his powerbook arrived Tuesday) are driving up to the Short-Pump store. The 10% off sounds like quite a deal unfortunately I'm so broke all I can afford is Panther. A t-shirt would be nice though. I think the biggest plus to Night of Panther, though, is meeting all the other Mac nuts. I was at the grand opening for Short-Pump and it was just insane.

Where else will you see that many people that excited just cause a store opened? I hope my friend can handle it. It can be a little odd to see that many grown people cheering when the doors open then packing in like sardines.

Rod Rod · Oct 24, 2003, 04:14 AM

it's been a great week. I'm speculating some more iSight drawings might also happen tonight. iChat AV is a standard feature in 10.3, after all.

the 12" iBook G4 is great! just 200MHz more and it'd qualify for Pixlet. oh well.

beaverclea · Oct 24, 2003, 04:21 AM

Could Anyone please tell me if last year the 10% discount was offered on top of the educational discount, or was this not available? It's been brought up in other forums but remains a mystery.

cwedl · Oct 24, 2003, 05:39 AM

I get 10% off anyway, because I work for a computer company. I will not be able to get panther for a week or so, I will wait to see if there are any problems and then I will purchase Panther, I may get Keynote as well!

PaisanoMan · Oct 24, 2003, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by beaverclea
Could Anyone please tell me if last year the 10% discount was offered on top of the educational discount, or was this not available? It's been brought up in other forums but remains a mystery.

I've got the same question. I guess there's only one way to find out for sure ...

syco · Oct 24, 2003, 06:18 AM

Well, I DO need a 3G iPod...

Not only does Panther come out today, but the Apple Store I'm going to also has its grand opening today. W00t!

crees! · Oct 24, 2003, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PaisanoMan
I've got the same question. I guess there's only one way to find out for sure ...

Hey, me too. Panther will be at my door this afternoon but I would still like to go and check this event out. Hell, a free iMac... I'm down for just going for the drawing. I was hoping too I could get a 10% on some things (DVD-Rs, an extra iPod cable). Oh well though, I'm still thinking of going.

Blaaze · Oct 24, 2003, 07:19 AM

arn's head. I have $1. do i hear $2..??

Sailfish · Oct 24, 2003, 07:37 AM

7 hour round trip to buy a Duallie, a 40 Gig iPod, 23" Cinema, iSight and to celebrate.

10% discount to offset the 7.5% sales tax?

Priceless.

kangaroo · Oct 24, 2003, 07:51 AM

i spoke a rep from the local apple store and he indicated a sales promotion was going to take place but coulnd't give specifics.

for those of you familiar w/jaguar's 10% promo...

does the 10% apply to any item purchased tonight or is it 10% off any item IF you buy panther?

if i buy an iBook, for example, w/panther preloaded--does that trigger the 10% discount?

if i buy a PM (presumably that will include a free upgrade to panther) will that trigger the discount?

geerlingguy · Oct 24, 2003, 08:25 AM

In the email Apple sent me, they said that Apple computers would also be given away as attendance prizes! Maybe I won't have to plunk down 3k for a PowerBook after all...

Pablo · Oct 24, 2003, 08:50 AM

Question about Apple store events.

Are they 8-midnight in a particular timezone, (eg 8-12 Eastern, 7-11 Central....) or 8-12 in all timezones (ie West Coast will get Panther an hour before Mountain, 2 before Central, and 3 before Eastern)?

djjava · Oct 24, 2003, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kangaroo
i spoke a rep from the local apple store and he indicated a sales promotion was going to take place but coulnd't give specifics.

for those of you familiar w/jaguar's 10% promo...

does the 10% apply to any item purchased tonight or is it 10% off any item IF you buy panther?

if i buy an iBook, for example, w/panther preloaded--does that trigger the 10% discount?

if i buy a PM (presumably that will include a free upgrade to panther) will that trigger the discount?

if you buy Panther for $120 or whatever the full retail is, you get 10% off anything BUT a computer/notebook.

morlium · Oct 24, 2003, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by djjava
if you buy Panther for $120 or whatever the full retail is, you get 10% off anything BUT a computer/notebook.

yeah, that's what it was last year ... any non-CPU item.

djjava · Oct 24, 2003, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by geerlingguy
In the email Apple sent me, they said that Apple computers would also be given away as attendance prizes! Maybe I won't have to plunk down 3k for a PowerBook after all...

you fill out an entry form to win a 15" iMac with combo drive....
http://www.apple.com/retail/panther/

I quote:

Quote:

Terms and Conditions
The following terms and conditions govern this offer:
• How to Enter. Entirely complete an official entry form (only official entry forms will be accepted) and deposit it in the official entry box at this Apple Store location. All entries must be deposited in the official entry box between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight on Friday, October 24, 2003. Limit one entry per person. No mechanically reproduced entries permitted. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, delayed, or misdirected entries or for entries not received in time for the random drawing. Altered, mutilated, or illegible entries will be disqualified.
• Prize and Approximate Retail Value. One (1) Grand Prize — a 15-inch iMac computer with Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW). Approximate retail value is $1,299.00. The awarded prize is personal and may not be transferred by the winner. The prize cannot be substituted for another prize or returned for a refund by the winner. The sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event that an offered prize is unavailable. All federal, state, and local taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner.

mashinhead · Oct 24, 2003, 10:07 AM

Does this include the student discount, is the 10% off above that? Does anyone know.

Oct 24, 2003, 03:17 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	10% Discount at Apple Stores? According to reports, Apple will be offering 10% Discounts at their "Night of Panther" release party at Apple Stores across the country. The details of the promotion are rumored to be the same as last year's Jaguar release. 10% off Computers or 10% off other items with purchase of Mac OS X Panther. As with last year, this promotion is unadvertised.

Oct 24, 2003, 03:21 AM	#4
arn macrumors god Join Date: Apr 2001	Well, normally rumors don't cause people to sit in a line for a few hours... As with all rumors, there is a chance it is incorrect... but is felt to be accurate at this time. (I guess I don't want someone to get pissed after sitting in a line for hours, if, for some reason, this does not come true.) arn Last edited by arn : Oct 24, 2003 at 03:23 AM.

Oct 24, 2003, 03:43 AM	#8
Mindcrime macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2003	It's too bad they don't extend that discount internationally. The stores here in Taipei are adamant that they are not offering any discount. They told me the only promotion is a free t-shirt for purchasing Panther (NT$ 4150). Of course, these are the same stores that have been installing "free upgrades" to Panther for the last week to those people who ask politely. Me, I'm shelling out the dough for the real deal. Can't stand piracy, even officially "sanctioned" piracy like the apple stores here engage in. Chris Last edited by Mindcrime : Oct 24, 2003 at 03:52 AM.

Oct 24, 2003, 03:47 AM	#9
sethypoo macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA, USA	So we have to buy Panther "in store" to get the discount? Darn, I was hoping for a little money off a wireless mouse. Oh well, it'll be fun getting wireless access outside in line, posting like mad on MacRumors! And a free t-shirt is always nice. __________________ Weeeeeee!

Oct 24, 2003, 03:58 AM	#10
restiffbard macrumors member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia	can't wait I and a friend who only came to the good side of the force in the last week (his powerbook arrived Tuesday) are driving up to the Short-Pump store. The 10% off sounds like quite a deal unfortunately I'm so broke all I can afford is Panther. A t-shirt would be nice though. I think the biggest plus to Night of Panther, though, is meeting all the other Mac nuts. I was at the grand opening for Short-Pump and it was just insane. Where else will you see that many people that excited just cause a store opened? I hope my friend can handle it. It can be a little odd to see that many grown people cheering when the doors open then packing in like sardines.

Oct 24, 2003, 03:18 AM	#2
voicegy macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sandy Eggo - MacRumors Member since 1-1-2002	Fashion Valley Apple store, here I come!

Oct 24, 2003, 03:19 AM	#3
Phil Of Mac Banned Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Washington State University	I think Apple's going to hate MacRumors, first for disseminating information about the unauthorized UTD's and second for this. What's the price on Arn's head now?

Oct 24, 2003, 04:14 AM	#11
Rod Rod macrumors 68020 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago, Ill.	it's been a great week it's been a great week. I'm speculating some more iSight drawings might also happen tonight. iChat AV is a standard feature in 10.3, after all. the 12" iBook G4 is great! just 200MHz more and it'd qualify for Pixlet. oh well. __________________ the year of HD

Oct 24, 2003, 04:21 AM	#12
beaverclea macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2003	Could Anyone please tell me if last year the 10% discount was offered on top of the educational discount, or was this not available? It's been brought up in other forums but remains a mystery.

Oct 24, 2003, 05:39 AM	#13
cwedl macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London, United Kingdom	I get 10% off anyway, because I work for a computer company. I will not be able to get panther for a week or so, I will wait to see if there are any problems and then I will purchase Panther, I may get Keynote as well! __________________ iMac 24", TV, iPhone 3G 8Gb, Mobile Me, 120Gb iPod Classic, 3rd Gen iPod Shuffle, Time Capsule, Airport Express (N).

Oct 24, 2003, 06:18 AM	#15
syco macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002	Well, I DO need a 3G iPod... Not only does Panther come out today, but the Apple Store I'm going to also has its grand opening today. W00t! __________________ Syco WonderWarp Software Group

Oct 24, 2003, 07:19 AM	#17
Blaaze macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2003	arn's head. I have $1. do i hear $2..??

Oct 24, 2003, 07:37 AM	#18
Sailfish macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2003	7 hour round trip to buy a Duallie, a 40 Gig iPod, 23" Cinema, iSight and to celebrate. 10% discount to offset the 7.5% sales tax? Priceless.

Oct 24, 2003, 07:51 AM	#19
kangaroo macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2003	conditions? i spoke a rep from the local apple store and he indicated a sales promotion was going to take place but coulnd't give specifics. for those of you familiar w/jaguar's 10% promo... does the 10% apply to any item purchased tonight or is it 10% off any item IF you buy panther? if i buy an iBook, for example, w/panther preloaded--does that trigger the 10% discount? if i buy a PM (presumably that will include a free upgrade to panther) will that trigger the discount?

Oct 24, 2003, 08:25 AM	#20
geerlingguy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Midwest, USA	In the email Apple sent me, they said that Apple computers would also be given away as attendance prizes! Maybe I won't have to plunk down 3k for a PowerBook after all... __________________ Midwestern Mac, LLC \| Life is a Prayer.com 2.8 iMac 24" + 2.0 Aluminum MacBook + 2 TB + iPhone 3G + D90 + D40 + Xbox 360 + Much much more

Oct 24, 2003, 08:50 AM	#21
Pablo macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Texas	Question about Apple store events. Are they 8-midnight in a particular timezone, (eg 8-12 Eastern, 7-11 Central....) or 8-12 in all timezones (ie West Coast will get Panther an hour before Mountain, 2 before Central, and 3 before Eastern)?

Oct 24, 2003, 10:07 AM	#25
mashinhead macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2003	Does this include the student discount, is the 10% off above that? Does anyone know.

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