How did you pay for your rMBP?

[marddin]

Just curious as to what form of payment everyone used to purchase the new retina MBP. I applied for the Barclays Apple Store Credit Card. I will pay off my new retina in the 12 month window for no interest.

Secondly, did anybody sell their old mac to purchase the new retina. I have my 2010 15" MBP on craigslist for $1200 right now.

Martin.

 

[kylera]

Just curious as to what form of payment everyone used to purchase the new retina MBP. I applied for the Barclays Apple Store Credit Card. I will pay off my new retina in the 12 month window for no interest.

Secondly, did anybody sell their old mac to purchase the new retina. I have my 2010 15" MBP on craigslist for $1200 right now.

Martin.

Just out of curiosity, since I'm not from the US, does that mean you have 12 months to pay off the bill without piling any interest on the bill?

 

[TopToffee]

I sold my grandmother.

 

[EatMyApple]

Amex

 

[leenak]

I refinanced my house...
Just kidding.

I paid by credit card (Amex) but that is only because I get cash back. I have 0 balance at the end of the month.

 

[brand]

With cash from a side job doing consulting.

 

[maflynn]

I used my Amex card for the warranty it provides, I'll pay off this expense once it hits my credit card (the computer is still on order)

 

[marddin]

Wow, great to see so many responses so quickly!

Just out of curiosity, since I'm not from the US, does that mean you have 12 months to pay off the bill without piling any interest on the bill?

Yes. The apple barclay credit card offers no interest for the first 12 months if you spend over $999. If you spend under $500 you have 6 months of no interest.

The no interest window is only for apple purchases within 30days of being accepted for the credit card I believe. I am not sure if this is offered in the UK but it is a great deal if you are a student in the US like myself.

http://store.apple.com/us/instant_credit <----more info on the Barclay card

Martin.

 

[Greg M]

Sold my iPad 3 and I'm selling my 2011 13" MBA along with getting a discount on the rMBP.

 

[marddin]

Sold my iPad 3 and I'm selling my 2011 13" MBA along with getting a discount on the rMBP.

Student discount?


Is my 2010 MBP priced correctly?
2.4GHz Core i5, 4GB Ram, 320GB HD, OS X Lion for $1200. I am in no rush to sell it since my retina won't come in until the later part of july so I figured that is an okay price.

 

[Greg M]

Student discount?

Best Buy $100 off plus they let me use a 10% off coupon. On top of that I had $145 in reward bucks.

Is my 2010 MBP priced correctly?
2.4GHz Core i5, 4GB Ram, 320GB HD, OS X Lion for $1200. I am in no rush to sell it since my retina won't come in until the later part of july so I figured that is an okay price.

I'd say it's overpriced but if you can get it then that's great! I can't get any bites for my 2011 13" MBA 128gb SSD at $950 and it has over 2 years left on Applecare.

 

[Wonderhaven]

With cash. I did use my military discount though.

Edit: I consider my debit card "cash"

 

[leenak]

Wow, great to see so many responses so quickly!



Yes. The apple barclay credit card offers no interest for the first 12 months if you spend over $999. If you spend under $500 you have 6 months of no interest.

The no interest window is only for apple purchases within 30days of being accepted for the credit card I believe. I am not sure if this is offered in the UK but it is a great deal if you are a student in the US like myself.

http://store.apple.com/us/instant_credit <----more info on the Barclay card

Martin.

Just people should read the fine print if 12 months pass and your credit card isn't paid off, you get charged 23% for the previous 12 months. So make sure you pay it off ahead of time, like in 10 months.

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And I really didn't think people used cash anymore unless they are counting debit cards as cash.

 

[mohsy90]

7 people paid cash?!?!

I did best buy's 18 mo financing. Planning to pay it off within a year.

 

[bossxii]

Best Buy $100 off plus they let me use a 10% off coupon. On top of that I had $145 in reward bucks.



I'd say it's overpriced but if you can get it then that's great! I can't get any bites for my 2011 13" MBA 128gb SSD at $950 and it has over 2 years left on Applecare.

Guy at my work just bought this same MBA for 700. Ivy bridge, better GPU, USB 3 for $1199. No way I would pay a grand for the 2011, it was a fairly well known fact Ivy bridge was headed this way, anyone waiting is either looking for the upgrade or looking for a great deal on the 2011. Sorry but personally I wouldn't pay more than $700 myself considering what upgrades can be had for $1199 over last years model. The reduction of the fan noise is huge as well.

As for the rMBP cash (via debt card) from Apple.

 

[Nul]

I used my debit card. No particular reason, it's probably just habit to use it over my credit card at this point. Can't imagine paying with cash — I'd be incredibly paranoid leaving the house with that amount of money in my pocket.

 

[killmoms]

Credit card, but I don't ever carry a balance, so really it just means I'm paying with the cash I'll have in a month. I used Discover's "ShopDiscover" service to get 5% cash back (basically eliminating the sales tax).

 

[ugahairydawgs]

Financing a depreciating asset?

No thanks

 

[boomboom2]

I always buy stuff in cash (aka debit card). I figure I shouldn't buy something unless I can pay for it up front. The only exception to this rule are things that appreciate in value (college education and house).

 

[mohsy90]

How many people actually paid with "cash," like a stack of money you handed over?
Many here are selecting cash, though they used a debit card. I understand it's essentially the same thing.

 

[brentmore]

Pay with the AMEX and get an extra year of warranty (past the manufacturer's)

 

[biscuitsxluv]

Debit/cash
I'm always happy to cash for the things I want.

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i always buy stuff in cash (aka debit card). I figure i shouldn't buy something unless i can pay for it up front. The only exception to this rule are things that appreciate in value (college education and house).

+1

 

[killmoms]

I always buy stuff in cash (aka debit card). I figure I shouldn't buy something unless I can pay for it up front. The only exception to this rule are things that appreciate in value (college education and house).

The only problem with this is not ever establishing a credit history makes it harder to qualify for good loan rates for things like college or a mortgage. Using a credit card and not carrying a balance, on the other hand, helps establish credit history while effectively being the same as using a debit card, since you're never spending money you don't have.

 

[sunsluv]

Sold 5 shares of my Apple stock

 

[Prof.]

Cashed a check from CapitalOne with 3.9% Interest, then paid via my debit card. Too bad Chase doesn't give 3pts for every dollar spent on debit transactions anymore.