Discounts already on 14" M2 MBP

[jerryk]

I ordered a M2 14" MBP base model from Apple for $1999. And this morning I noticed that Amazon has the same system for $1949. Very strange to see a discount like this before the unit even ships.

The only advantage that I see ordering from Apple is you get it 2 days earlier on Jan 24 instead of Jan 26. Am I missing something else?

 

[maflynn]

I'm not seeing it for 1949

 

[jerryk]

I'm not seeing it for 1949
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Interesting. I wonder if it was a pricing error.

Also, are you a Prime member that buys a ton of stuff from Amazon? And now checking my receipt I got another discount called bundle savings for an extra $30.

 

[maflynn]

I spend more then I really care to admit

 

[maka344]

Costco UK have the base for £1999.

 

[PBG4 Dude]

I spend more then I really care to admit

Drunk Amazon is a thing. Nothing like future you getting a gift that past drunk you ordered then forgot about LOL.

 

[luked14]

Meanwhile, Best Buy is still selling M1 Pros at full price.

 

[jerryk]

Meanwhile, Best Buy is still selling M1 Pros at full price.

Wow! They were $1599 before Xmas.

 

[Nismo73]

 

[jerryk]

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That is what I see! Thanks for ensuring I am not going crazy

 

[kp98077]

Costco has it for 1949, but when do you think those would actually arrive??

 

[Fishrrman]

When someone posts an image like the one in reply 9 above, you would think they'd also post the source URL so others could find it...?

I found a $1,949 price, but it was for the 2021 model:

2021 Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1 Pro chip with 8‑core CPU and 14‑core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Space Gray

The new MacBook Pro delivers game-changing performance for pro users. With the powerful M1 Pro to supercharge pro-level workflows while getting amazing battery life. And with an immersive 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display and an array of pro ports, you can do more than ever with MacBook Pro.

www.amazon.com

 

[jerryk]

Costco has it for 1949, but when do you think those would actually arrive??

With Amazon, mine should be delivered by the 26th of January. 2 days after the official release.

 

[jerryk]

When someone posts an image like the one in reply 9 above, you would think they'd also post the source URL so others could find it...?

I found a $1,949 price, but it was for the 2021 model:

2021 Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1 Pro chip with 8‑core CPU and 14‑core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Space Gray

The new MacBook Pro delivers game-changing performance for pro users. With the powerful M1 Pro to supercharge pro-level workflows while getting amazing battery life. And with an immersive 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display and an array of pro ports, you can do more than ever with MacBook Pro.

www.amazon.com

Mine just came up at $1949 when I searched on Amazon for MacBook Pro 14. I will point out that I have been an Amazon Prime member since nearly the beginning of the program and spend many thousands with them a year.

 

[ScholarsInk]

Costco has it for 1949, but when do you think those would actually arrive??

When I got $50 off AirPods Pro at Amazon recently, they drop-shipped from Apple directly, so possibly on the same day as Apple deliveries.

 

[TychoX]

I’m also seeing a $50 discount on the 16” M2 MBP, space gray only, as well as a $30 bundle discount once you put it in your cart. I don’t understand what the “bundle“ is, however, since there’s nothing else in the cart.

Along with the 5% Amazon Visa Prime CC discount, that takes the $2,499 MSRP down to $2,298. Not bad for a brand new machine.

 

[jerryk]

I’m also seeing a $50 discount on the 16” M2 MBP, space gray only, as well as a $30 bundle discount once you put it in your cart. I don’t understand what the “bundle“ is, however, since there’s nothing else in the cart.

Along with the 5% Amazon Visa Prime CC discount, that takes the $2,499 MSRP down to $2,298. Not bad for a brand new machine.

That is the same deal I got on a 14”

 

[luked14]

If you have a Best Buy credit card, you can take 10% off any M2 with one of their recurring promo codes.

 

[dnh44]

Costco UK have the base for £1999.

I got a base 14 Pro for £1720 from very.co.uk. They have a 20% voucher code that can be used if you open a credit account with them and also if you've never ordered from them before. You don't actually have to use the credit account to get the discount though.

 

[maka344]

I got a base 14 Pro for £1720 from very.co.uk. They have a 20% voucher code that can be used if you open a credit account with them and also if you've never ordered from them before. You don't actually have to use the credit account to get the discount though.

That's actually a very good price - how does it work without using the credit line? Do you have the code please? Edit, just ordered for £1720 and 8% cashback via toipcashback making the total cost £1583 - thank you kindly for the tip, much appreciated!

 

[lambertjohn]

Costco has it for 1949, but when do you think those would actually arrive??

and Costco gives you a 90 day window to return it. Nobody else does that.

 

[wilberforce]

The only advantage that I see ordering from Apple is you get it 2 days earlier on Jan 24 instead of Jan 26. Am I missing something else?

14-day return period from Apple, no reason needed.

With Amazon, can only be returned if unopened unless it is damaged (at least, according to their policy; although you can take a chance that they will be kinder than their policy).

 

[maka344]

I got a base 14 Pro for £1720 from very.co.uk. They have a 20% voucher code that can be used if you open a credit account with them and also if you've never ordered from them before. You don't actually have to use the credit account to get the discount though.

They cancelled my order!

 

[iMacDragon]

They cancelled my order!

Not the first time I've heard of them doing stuff like that when their various schemes end up with people making notably loss making orders for them..

 

[maka344]

Not the first time I've heard of them doing stuff like that when their various schemes end up with people making notably loss making orders for them..

Called them and they have now processed it having confirmed a few details. I think it’s more trying to prevent fraud then concerns with the discount.