does apple retroactively give out the promotion? literally just bought an m1 ipad pro 11 3 days ago through the education store ?
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Apple Launches 2021 Back to School Promotion: Free AirPods With Eligible Mac or iPad Purchase
- Thread starter MacRumors
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
I did it last year when I bought my IPad Pro a few weeks before the deal. I called Apple and they sent me my AirPods ??
The fact that they’re offering it with the iPad Air is truly great imo…makes it the best deal.
Typical... bought my iPad last week. Oh well, saved enough buying at B&H I'll just buy a pair eventually. They don't fit in my ears well so the kids end up with them anyway.
(and I see some had it honored, but I didn't buy from Apple so there that goes)
(and I see some had it honored, but I didn't buy from Apple so there that goes)
Yes, but if you planned to buy AppleCare they will not retroactively give you the discount on that. I just called because I bought my 12.9 back in April and received it on launch day. They’re sending out my AirPods for free but because the order was too long ago the only option was the free standard AirPods, I could not upgrade to the Pros or Maxes (thats fine, I prefer the standard ones anyway).
Call customer service and see if you need to cancel your current order or if they’ll retroactively apply the promotion.
Or simply return the iPad Pro within the 14 day return period.
Just cancel or return it then order again!I ordered one last Tuesday. Oh well, I don't need any AirPods.
nah, it's okay and UPS supposes to delivery the Mac mini today. I remember last year I took advantage of it and gave the AirPods Pro to my friend.
does apple retroactively give out the promotion? literally just bought an m1 ipad pro 11 3 days ago through the education store
Call them. I believe Apple honours purchases made from 3 June onwards.
Theres always going to be a new model "around" the corner. The new macbooks touted to come out were the 14" and 16" Pros, with rumours of a redesign of a "Air" that would be colorized like the iMacs. Who knows? but I'm personally doubting Apple will add a ton of ports to the MBA. The Pro, possibly based on rumors. I was actually surprised to find the current MBP only had the 2 thunderbolt ports..(I havent been following Mac Computers for a while)
I got the deal on day 13 after buying a Mac Mini. I did an online chat and was told that looking up the order number was all it took. The person helping me ”added it to my order”. Strange terminology, but no, I’m not getting a second Mac Mini just a free pair of AirPods! I paid the extra $90 for the pros.
for anyone who recently made a purchase and is qualified, I suggest you to contact apple or go in store and ask. If you’re within the 2 weeks timeframe apple will definitely honour it. I was 2.5 weeks in and the store manager made an exception for me and I did not make a fuss, just asked politely.
Yep. And everybody knows January term is the reason Apple runs this promo in December.
Yeah I wouldn’t have anything that valuable shipped to my place for that reason - instead have it sent to my work.I want to get the M1 12.9" iPad Pro 256GB wifi version but they are out of stock at my local apple store. I prefer store pick-up because I don't want strangers to steal my package after the UPS guy drops it in front of my house.
when will this offer be available in rest of the world? Especially will this offer be available in India?
I bought an M1 Air from the EDU store on the 8th of June and after contacting them they sent me the Airpods. However they actually sent me 2 x of the standard airpods. Totally free, one came via UPS and the other FedEx. Not often that you luck out like that.
I’d assume Apple’s Back to School sale follows the same country-specific time frame from year to year. Look at when it began for India last year (or maybe 2019, since 2020 is a potentially suspect data point). Odds are, it’ll start around the same time.
Question on the Back to School deal, if I return just the AirPods, will I get a refund? Also, how does the refund work? Do they pro-rate it between iPad and AirPods or will I get the full $159 back?
I’m not sure this will answer your question but there’s a returns section in the promo terms that might help:
In your country, go to apple.com/promo to see the current offers. I don't know whether specifically that link works in Thailand but it's worth a try.