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MatLane

MatLane

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Hello all.

Baisicly i was searching through a few other forums about apples student discounts. I now know that it is only 18 and over, but before it was 16 + (which leaves me stuffed)


Somebody mentioned on a forum that when you select the student discount on apples site and order it they do not ask for any proof? only tend to ask you what school or college your at? (UK Store)

Is this true?
I'm struggling to get the money at the mo and the discount would help me at this moment on the notebook

I still don't agree with this over 18 discounts.

Cheers guys

ML ;-):apple:
 
MatLane said:
Hello all.

Baisicly i was searching through a few other forums about apples student discounts. I now know that it is only 18 and over, but before it was 16 + (which leaves me stuffed)


Somebody mentioned on a forum that when you select the student discount on apples site and order it they do not ask for any proof? only tend to ask you what school or college your at? (UK Store)

Is this true?
I'm struggling to get the money at the mo and the discount would help me at this moment on the notebook

I still don't agree with this over 18 discounts.

Cheers guys

ML ;-):apple:
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i've clicked stuff to put into a Cart just to see how much it would cost and everything (i want a macbook but now isn't the time) and i clicked student discount and all it asked was my school. no age or anything.
 
bobfitz14 said:
i've clicked stuff to put into a Cart just to see how much it would cost and everything (i want a macbook but now isn't the time) and i clicked student discount and all it asked was my school. no age or anything.
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Same here. I'm just wondering if too risk it

Others said they have done it with software and all sorts and they have never asked for official confirmation
 
MatLane said:
Same here. I'm just wondering if too risk it

Others said they have done it with software and all sorts and they have never asked for official confirmation
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well if you do go for it and they never ask for an age you can't get in trouble. i put in my high school and they still didn't ask for age, and i can guarantee high school freshman aren't 18 because i'm 16 and a junior.

(i do live in the US though so i don't know if there's different laws regarding age)
 
yes i really do not think it will be any problem getting your student discount...when i went to get mine, i dindt even have my student id with me, they asked me what school i went to and aske dme if i could log in to my student account, i said yes, and i walked towards the computer, the guy stopped me half way and said, I belive you here you go...cha-ching...
 
bobfitz14 said:
well if you do go for it and they never ask for an age you can't get in trouble. i put in my high school and they still didn't ask for age, and i can guarantee high school freshman aren't 18 because i'm 16 and a junior.

(i do live in the US though so i don't know if there's different laws regarding age)
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http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/education_routing?mco=MTIxODk0Nw


It does say 18 college or uni student but, it still does the same as the us store

Does not ask for confirmation. risky business
 

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I agree with what you are saying and I also disagree, the reason its for over 18's is because when you get to university things get real tight, hence NUS cards etc. The university student population is a target market in itself which apple has very neatly tapped into. But thats beyond the point, I say do it, I highly doubt if you get caught they would come looking for you. But then be it on your conscience.
 
juanster said:
yes i really do not think it will be any problem getting your student discount...when i went to get mine, i dindt even have my student id with me, they asked me what school i went to and aske dme if i could log in to my student account, i said yes, and i walked towards the computer, the guy stopped me half way and said, I belive you here you go...cha-ching...
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hehe :)

Over here in the UK they seem to be a bit strict on these discounts. I have tried in my local reseller and they asked me all sorts. But i did speak to somebody and he said either get somebody else who can get a discount for you to do it OR order it online, they dont ask for official confirmation lol
 
munnstermac said:
I agree with what you are saying and I also disagree, the reason its for over 18's is because when you get to university things get real tight, hence NUS cards etc. The university student population is a target market in itself which apple has very neatly tapped into. But thats beyond the point, I say do it, I highly doubt if you get caught they would come looking for you. But then be it on your conscience.
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Cheers man. I know i am a little worried about it

My other option was ask somebody i know to get it for me on discount? i mean they would never know.


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MatLane said:
Cheers man. I know i am a little worried about it

My other option was ask somebody i know to get it for me on discount? i mean they would never know.


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You know what, Apple dropped their edu discount from $200 to $100 on most of their computers this year...its scams like the one you're contemplating that is probably the reason why. Apple goes on the honour system in some instances and sure enough people line up to abuse it. Look at it this way, if you have to ask for approval you probably know deep inside its the wrong thing to do.

Its $100, how much is your dignity worth?
 
MowingDevil said:
You know what, Apple dropped their edu discount from $200 to $100 on most of their computers this year...its scams like the one you're contemplating that is probably the reason why. Apple goes on the honour system in some instances and sure enough people line up to abuse it. Look at it this way, if you have to ask for approval you probably know deep inside its the wrong thing to do.

Its $100, how much is your dignity worth?
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Totally agree, it is sort of an honor system. When people starts abuse it, it will make things go difficult. I was really disappointed to learn that the new Macbook only gets 50 off and pro only 100... I can save more by going some online shops not paying tax...
 
Just want to throw an idea in there, did apple really drop it because of abuse or did they drop it because they can. Just an idea. And in this life there is nothing wrong with blagging to get something cheaper, if you have got the audacity then do it. If you don't try you don't get. Please don't come at me with rude replies please, I am willing to listen and discuss, but Im not prepared to be shouted down by fan boy's.
 
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