Is it possible to return...

Then you should be able to figure out a web page being you are legit unlike others.

 

afaik, you can't return CTO products. Use your discount for something else then, *cough* *cough* Nehalem....

 

correct, you can't return CTO (?? I've always heard BTO) apple products.
What did you add to it?

 

Some people have said they've been able to return their BTO (or CTO, whatever) by just calling them and explaining the situation. Maybe they'll allow you to get a refund of the difference to save some hassle.

 

like jatku said, you can call and ask about it. But the fine print states that you can't return a CTO item. (which is kinda scary, cause all of the adapters are considered CTO, not accessories).

CTO Options (the bottom of the page)
Fine Print

 

I would be one of them i ordered a 20" 2.66GHz with 500GB HDD but didnt like the screen and promptly phone Apple and told them my screen was washed out which it was and wanted to return and the guy did so no questions

 

I think the odds are pretty good that a call to Apple will result in a refund of the difference.

 

It's possible that Apple MAY be able to offer you a credit for the amount you were suppose to get discounted however when ordering using the developer discount you have to start the order from your personal developer page so the asset gets used from your account. If Apple is unable to access your assets then you won't get credited.

I don't think anyone is getting away with cheating on the developer discount option. The discount may show however upon shipment Apple checks for the available asset used to discount the purchase. If no asset is showing they will cancel your order.

 

I returned a BTO iMac two years ago with no problems whatsoever.

But things may have changed since then.