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Best place to buy a Macbook pro in the UK?

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stanleystf

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I'll be traveling to the UK [London] in the upcoming week. I want to purchase a Macbook pro 16inch there. Where's the best store with the best price? Do you think I can find the base model for less than two thousand pounds? It's 2129 on the UK Amazon right now.

Also, do you think I can find a Macbook with American Keyboard Layout there?
 
Feek said:
You can change the keyboard to a US keyboard if you order online but be aware that you're probably looking at at least a two week delivery period. It won't be available instantly.
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Can I change the keyboard to a US keyboard if I order from Amazon UK? :

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Also, in terms of price, is Amazon the best? Do you happen to know other stores with a better price?

And my last question is, what is the best website for buying a "second-hand" macbook pro?
 
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Ma2k5 said:
Probably. I’m sure I have seen US layout sold online in UK, check eBay/Amazon and just search for the specific SKU you are after I’m sure someone is.
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How can I search for the US Keyboard Layout on online stores?

I searched for "LLA" Macbooks but only B/A ones come up.

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By the way, is eBay the best place for buying it? There's a person who sells the base model for 1800 pounds. Are these people legit and trustworthy? Can I go to their place and check the macbook before paying for it?
 
stanleystf said:
Can I change the keyboard to a US keyboard if I order from Amazon UK?
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No because you can’t do a BTO from Amazon.

I strongly suggest the only way to reliably get a US keyboard if you’re buying in the UK is a BTO direct from Apple. No UK supplier is going to routinely stock models with a non UK keyboard layout, there would be no point. Not even Apple in the UK do that.
 
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Try Jigsaw24.com. They are often quicker than Apple for some specs as they have them in stock for some of the usually order only models. The US keyboard will be a problem wherever I suspect as this will be a special from Apple in the UK.
 
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I wouldn't 'choose' to get a mobile Mac while travelling to the UK.
Based on the currency exchange rates and historically (for ever), it is cheaper to buy in the US.

Usually the UK price is the same in £ as in $, pretty much.

My first Mac, a G4 PowerBook was bought in NY when the rate was about $1.75 > £1.......😁
 
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Guys, I have a Short term uni course with Oxford starting from mid Nov. I would need to use Docker/Vagrant containers on it. Been looking to pull the trigger on new M1 14 inch MBP. I found costco uk to be the cheapest, its for GBP 2083.00 and they have 3 year technical support (repair or refund) + 90 days no quibble return/refund. Its the cheapest I have seen across (even as compared to Amazon). And with costco 3 yr tech support, I may have to buy Apple care, but no Apple extended warranty. Apple Approved for the same config is of 2129.
Config -

2021 Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, Apple M1 Pro chip with 10‑core CPU and 16‑core GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)​

I can see the M2 pro are going into production in last quarter of 2022. Will the prices of M1 MBP come down from the current, as it has already at the likes of John Lewis and Costco. Should I wait for a bit, like October to see Apple approved ones come down in price.
Thanks
Raj
 
Feek said:
If something looks too good to be true, it normally is. Ask yourself why someone is selling a brand spanking new laptop for nearly 30% below retail price.

You won't be getting a US keyboard.

"No returns or refunds!
Do all research on item prior to purchase!"

I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.
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You are right.

The only reason I was considering this was the seller's score based on 632 votes:

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I've decided to forget about the US keyboard layout.
 
The problem is, it's a big faff, if there is an issue and you are back in the US.
Maybe ask if they have a receipt from purchase.
 
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Can I buy it from Amazon US or Best Buy from inside the UK?

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How much would I have to pay for currency conversion and shipping?
 
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stanleystf said:
How much would I have to pay for currency conversion and shipping?
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You could answer your own question just by clicking on the link. For example, Best Buy says "International customers can shop on www.bestbuy.com and have orders shipped to any U.S. address or U.S. store".

If another supplier even ship internationally, you'll pay whatever the exchange rate is at the time.
Then you'll pay import duty, VAT and whatever handling charge the courier decides to throw at you.

stanleystf said:
I'll be traveling to the UK [London] in the upcoming week
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This was posted on the 23rd August so I can only assume you're in London now. If you want to buy a MacBook in the UK, just go into either an Apple Store or a third party reseller, somewhere like John Lewis as posted above.
 
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stanleystf said:
Can I buy it from Amazon US or Best Buy from inside the UK?

www.amazon.com

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How much would I have to pay for currency conversion and shipping?
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Where do you generally reside.....🤔
This may help people with your questions.
It will depend what taxes etc YOUR country adds.

Personally I can order from Amazon US to the UK (live in UK).
But find a lot of items work out the same price with taxes and shipping etc.
I generally only buy dvd's I can't get in UK format.
 
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