How do I use the student discount in the store instead of online? Do I need to bring any ID (I'm attending the school for the first time in august, so I don't have a picture ID yet, but I have my license and an account on the college's website)? Do I get a better discount?
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Buying a UMBP at an apple store tomorrow. Student discount?
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The best way to get discount from apple as far as I know is to go to your college computer and buy it from there, you can get the best discount from there. Best of luck.
Student ID is the normal way. I've been told you can get it bringing a copy of the acceptance letter or class signup confirmation page. Give your local 
store a call, see what they say.
store a call, see what they say.
What does it matter if you buy it in the store or online?!
You can upgrade the machines online too. I suggest buying online.
My daughter presented her student ID and her driver's license at the local Apple store. The store gave her the on-line student discount for a new 15" MBP.
I would simply call the store in advance and make an inquiry. Good luck and enjoy your new Mac.
I would simply call the store in advance and make an inquiry. Good luck and enjoy your new Mac.
I personally don't believe you qualify this early. Need a student ID and have read sometimes make you show current paid schedule.
The bottom line though is they are making a small fortune even when applying discount. Probably work if you call store manager in advance and explain situation.
Nice computer. Best wishes with it.
The bottom line though is they are making a small fortune even when applying discount. Probably work if you call store manager in advance and explain situation.
Nice computer. Best wishes with it.
That's what I did, they were very relaxed about it - I don't think there's any strict corporate policy on this.
I've bought two in store just by saying I went to a local college. Just bring a student ID and you shouldn't have problems.
In both cases when I've used a student discount, they didn't ask to see any identification. I just told them I was a student and they gave me the discount no questions asked.
Actually, the Amazon bit is a great point. Some of the best prices are from these online resellers that do NOT charge tax. The tax is a greater amount than the discount. Also, the low end MBP goes for $1650 brand new on a few sites if you are willing to wait for a $200 rebate. Still $1850, with no tax is as good a deal or better than a student discount. Then, two months down the road, you get your rebate and use it for some upgrades or software.
I always wanted to buy from Apple and did. But recently someone pointed out just how much cheaper one can buy Mac notebooks from resellers like Amazon, MacMall, MacConnection, and etc.
Probably have the itch so not going to be willing to wait. Good luck whatever you do!
I always wanted to buy from Apple and did. But recently someone pointed out just how much cheaper one can buy Mac notebooks from resellers like Amazon, MacMall, MacConnection, and etc.
Probably have the itch so not going to be willing to wait. Good luck whatever you do!
I agree. Ordering online is the best option as tax is the killer. Even if one pays for overnight shipping, it is still much cheaper to wait.