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Just ordered "Apple® - MacBook Pro® with Retina Display - 15.4" Display - 8GB Memory - 512GB Flash Storage" for $1,499 + tax. Costs after taxes is about as much a refurbished base 15" rMBP. $1,000 savings! No idea what's going on.

I had to search about 10 BB stores in the SF bay area.

Did you get an "ordered canceled" email
 
Went to a different best buy (the store that claimed to have it was around a 40 mins drive away). Printed out the webpage and showed it to an employee. They said they didn't have it at the store (expected) but he said he could check the other stores. The only store that had it was the same one as the one with the discount I found online....with 1 in stock. He called the store and apparently they already sold it "without a power cord" (weird).

Dang.
 
If anyone is in Louisiana (baton rouge area) I am willing to sell one for $100 above the asking price. I was able to pick up 2 of them.
 
That is an incredible deal. Gratz to all who could find one for this or a similar price!

I believe that Apple can reset the warranty date if you can prove that you bought it from a retailer, in case this is necessary.
 
These are the models from last June when the first retina macs launched. So they are a generation old but still an amazing deal. Check your local best buys alot of stores in my area have these still. You can search online by going to shop and deals then going to instore clearance and open-box. Then just search local store stocks. Good Luck
 
Well I kinda need this computer before September....

I pretty much need the 512gb, 256 will be very difficult considering I'll have bootcamp ~100gb, Mac ~ 20gb, Xcode and more.

Want the 2.6/512/8 or better. The best deal I can find is $2149 from B&H (apple refurb store is cheaper but B&H has no tax). If anyone has a better deal that would be awesome

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These are the models from last June when the first retina macs launched. So they are a generation old but still an amazing deal. Check your local best buys alot of stores in my area have these still. You can search online by going to shop and deals then going to instore clearance and open-box. Then just search local store stocks. Good Luck

The site isn't always accurate...it turns out every store near me was sold out..even though the site said otherwise
 
Managed to find one in my area, and checked out at cart, but got the order cancelled email not too long after. It's after hours here, so will try to get there tomorrow in person.
 
Managed to find one in my area, and checked out at cart, but got the order cancelled email not too long after. It's after hours here, so will try to get there tomorrow in person.

How long did it take for the order to be canceled for you? I ordered almost an hour ago, I haven't received a cancellation email, but I also have not gotten the email saying I'm cleared to pick up.
 
How long did it take for the order to be canceled for you? I ordered almost an hour ago, I haven't received a cancellation email, but I also have not gotten the email saying I'm cleared to pick up.
around 5 mins... an hour seems weird.
You could call them, but unfortunately you can't actually contact the store directly--you have to go through best buy's customer "service" phone number. :rolleyes:
 
How long did it take for the order to be canceled for you? I ordered almost an hour ago, I haven't received a cancellation email, but I also have not gotten the email saying I'm cleared to pick up.

About 10 minutes. Maybe you're cleared? Best call or go in person though to make sure, for something like this. Funny thing was, it took me a few tries to even get the order through. They kept rejecting my credit card and my wife's. We had to end up trying multiple ones before one went through.
 
About 10 minutes. Maybe you're cleared? Best call or go in person though to make sure, for something like this. Funny thing was, it took me a few tries to even get the order through. They kept rejecting my credit card and my wife's. We had to end up trying multiple ones before one went through.

Interesting. I called customer support and she said the store had one in stock, but until I got the email finalizing the order she could not guarantee it to me. Looks like I will be making an early morning 2 hour drive with my fingers crossed the whole way!
 
About 10 minutes. Maybe you're cleared? Best call or go in person though to make sure, for something like this. Funny thing was, it took me a few tries to even get the order through. They kept rejecting my credit card and my wife's. We had to end up trying multiple ones before one went through.

That is weird. A few of the cards I tried too didn't work.
 
Interesting. I called customer support and she said the store had one in stock, but until I got the email finalizing the order she could not guarantee it to me. Looks like I will be making an early morning 2 hour drive with my fingers crossed the whole way!

Your conformation email should have a link to check the order status.
 
Your conformation email should have a link to check the order status.

Yea still just in the "order received" status. States that it is "confirming in-store stock"
I really don't know, but I'm excited to find out!
 
searched literally every best buy within 4 hours or so to find one and couldn't lol
 
I heard the 13 retina was like 899 or so and the 2.6/8/512 15 retina was 1499. I didn't find anything at my store though :(
 
First time owner here...

I got one in baton rouge and have the 2nd one ordered and holding for my pickup tomorrow. I saw this deal earlier and ordered. 5 canceled orders later I at least have 1. be sure to go into the store. They are canceling online orders for this pro and both the 13" and 11" air models. They will be gone fast. My local store has a couple of each left.

good luck!

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Yes they are brand new and can be returned within 15 days according to the receipt. I am sitting with mine here still sealed.

So these "clearance" Macbooks have to be purchased in person. Is that why online orders are being cancelled? Is my best chance just to try going to the store that says they have it in stock? How accurate is the website? If it's listed, is there a chance it's not available in store?
 
Wow. Wish I could find one in Maryland. This is nuts. I just paid 2300$ taxed for 2.6/512/16 apple refurb.
 
Just got the $1499 model at bestbuy. ordered online and order accepted in 20 minutes. It is brand new. everything's perfect. Battery cycle was 1 when I opened it. Manufactured in august 2012, so it was indeed in stock for too long and may need clearance.

Forgot about haswell, nowell, somewell.... Nothing can beat a RMBP15 512g for $1499

funny though, 3 weeks ago I ask the same item (was 1999 dollars) at a bestbuy and want them to cut $100 off, they didn't budge at all. Now they cut 500 dollars off.....


They didn't show it at store. you need to ask, or you can order one online and pickup yourself.

inventory is running out fast.
 
Just ordered "Apple® - MacBook Pro® with Retina Display - 15.4" Display - 8GB Memory - 512GB Flash Storage" for $1,499 + tax. Costs after taxes is about as much a refurbished base 15" rMBP. $1,000 savings! No idea what's going on.

I had to search about 10 BB stores in the SF bay area.

Which store did you have luck at?
 
Just got the $1499 model at bestbuy. ordered online and order accepted in 20 minutes. It is brand new. everything's perfect. Battery cycle was 1 when I opened it. Manufactured in august 2012, so it was indeed in stock for too long and may need clearance.

Forgot about haswell, nowell, somewell.... Nothing can beat a RMBP15 512g for $1499

funny though, 3 weeks ago I ask the same item (was 1999 dollars) at a bestbuy and want them to cut $100 off, they didn't budge at all. Now they cut 500 dollars off.....


They didn't show it at store. you need to ask, or you can order one online and pickup yourself.

inventory is running out fast.

Lucky...
The cheapest I can get it new is $2149...
 
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