alternatives for apple store CTO?

[kwikdeth]

Hey All,

Well now that the new machines are out, Im wondering, is there any alternatives for getting a CTO Macbook pro outside of the Apple store online?
the sales tax rate for my zipcode is ridiculous and Im not terribly interested in paying close to $300 extra on top of the i7 upgrade premium just in sales tax.

thanks,

 

[miles01110]

The Apple Store is the only place you can CTO to my knowledge.

 

[Badger^2]

Powermax will do it, as well as smalldog.

They usually charge shipping.

does macmall, macconnection or expercom charge tax to AZ? they will probably stock the i7 model when they can get some.

 

[miles01110]

...as well as smalldog.

They do? All I see is a bunch of configurations that they've put on backorder. They don't actually let you choose what you want.

http://www.smalldog.com/category/x/x/x/Apple|MacBook_Pro_15in|Custom_Configuration

 

[Badger^2]

They do? All I see is a bunch of configurations that they've put on backorder. They don't actually let you choose what you want.

http://www.smalldog.com/category/x/x/x/Apple|MacBook_Pro_15in|Custom_Configuration

Pretty sure its call in only. Dont quote me, been years since I ordered a CTO Mac, and those were my choices to avoid tax in CA.

Went with Powermax, shipping time was 1/2 as long....

 

[delux246]

when I buy cto, I have them ship it to my uncle in Oregon where there is no tax and he ships it to me overnight. Its way cheeper then paying CA sales tax.

 

[alphaod]

I've bought a couple computers from B&H; they don't let you do custom configurations, but they do have a number of custom configurations they configured (non-standard channel configurations) that you can buy; they'll probably gauge what they think most customers want and sell those; plus you could also way and they can custom upgrade your computer before sending it to you. They are very competent if you're wondering.