Did anyone else order with the education discount? Did you all get charged the same $150 amount as the gift card? I'm confused as to why they're charging that $150 to me.
They take $150 off the computer, then charge you $150 for the gift card. That way, if you return the computer, they don't have to mess with returning or canceling the gift card, which is typically not refundable. Example:
Let's say the computer is priced at $1,000 after the regular education discount.
You buy it, and as part of this promotion, they knock another $150 off, so you get the computer for $850.
As part of this deal, they sell you a $150 gift card at face value, $150.
So, you have $1,150 of merchandise ($1,000 computer and $150 gift card) for which you paid $1,000.
If you were to return the computer, you'd get $850 back and would keep the $150 gift card for which you paid $150. Provided that you plan to eventually buy something else from Apple, you're even, though you don't have the $150 in cash, of course. If you have no use for the gift card, you'll have to find another way to monetize it.
I ordered the Starlight 8/10 16gb 512ssd
