New MacBook Pro - Invoicing Question

[higgalls]

It has been a while since I have bought a new MacBook pro, but I have a question about it.

Basically, I am hoping to wait until the end of June to order one (16" MacBook Pro) in the hope that there is a minor spec bump, but I want to use it as a tax deduction for this financial year. I will be customising the order (upgrading a lot of it).
Whether they do a spec-bump or not, when you order online, do they charge your credit card and issue an invoice straight away, or is there usually a few days delay? I just want to get it invoiced and paid for this Financial Year (by end of June).
I am in Australia, if that makes a difference.

Thanks.

 

[SeanLe]

IIRC they will send an invoice once the item has shipped. They usually put a hold on your CC first. I’m in aus too and that’s how it’s been for me.

 

[HiFidelity]

They send an invoice when it’s preparing to ship. And at this point, that’s taking anywhere from 5 days to 20 depending on the model.

 

[higgalls]

Hmmm... ok. I might end up ordering one mid-June and if they do release a new one with a spec-bump then I can always return and get the new one.

 

[mjturner]

I recently ordered a MacBook Pro on the 2nd, received the invoice on the 6th, with an invoice date of the 3rd. The hardware arrived on the 4th.

My dates are probably a little too close together but you probably want to order sooner rather than later if you need an invoice dated before the end of June.

 

[higgalls]

Awesome, that's really helpful.