$150 gift card plans?

[Dick Whitman]

They will not. I contacted Apple and was told told they cannot do that.

Damn. Guess I’ll have to cut my losses then as returning and reordering through the education store means that I would be without a computer for a few more weeks. I’m leaving for Europe at the end of August and wanted to take my MBA with me.

 

[flyfly]

I thought they applied the gift card to the price of the MacBook. Is that not the case?

that's what happened in my case. when buying it said 150€ discount (europe) and didn't receive it

 

[John Michaud]

According to this, Apple is now requiring verification. I’m not familiar with UNiDAYS but I doubt it’s something that’s used with early childhood education. Regardless, I’m not sure Apple would retroactively apply an education discount after I’ve already purchased something.

They removed the verification process a few days after. https://appleinsider.com/articles/2...ication-requirement-for-educational-purchases

I bought my macbook m2 from the education store online in Canada and there's no verification. I also happened to go to the apple store last weekend and they asked to verify my student card (thank god it has no date on it) when purchasing 2 other items with the student discount.

 

[zackkmac]

Ordered AirPods, but I'm just gonna resell them at a small loss and apply it to the financed price of the MBA.

 

[cosmogrammar]

I'm leaning iPad 9th gen. Even tho I think my use case might be a little limited, still a pretty ridiculous deal after $150 off

 

[jenelemond]

For those that took advantage of the education promo, what do you plan to use your $150 gc for?

Right now I only have the usb c av adapter in my cart but I'm looking to add more.

Not planned yet! But for a new Apple watch I guess! 😌

 

[hungryghosty]

Might buy an Apple TV 4K. Either that or hold onto it until I need a new phone.

How long are these gift cards are valid for?

Actually maybe a Magic Trackpad for when I have my MacBook connected to an external monitor would be another potential option?

 

[mplsdude]

Might buy an Apple TV 4K. Either that or hold onto it until I need a new phone. How long are these gift cards are valid for?

They don’t expire.