Student Card Needed?!?

[antster94]

Hey guys,

I'm buying a new iMac and am a sixth form student and so am entitled to a small discount. However, I don't currently have a student card.

Do I need a student card in order to get the discount through the online store? It costs like £11 and I'ld rather not pay it unless I have to.

If I could hear from someone else in the UK who has experience of buying a Mac through the online store that would be greatly appreciated!

Anthony

 

[stridemat]

http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/education_routing?mco=MTQyOTE1MjU

Choose the right option for you. No need for a student card.

 

[antster94]

Awesome! Just wondering, if you don't need a card then how comes everyone doesn't just use the education store?

 

[wordoflife]

Awesome! Just wondering, if you don't need a card then how comes everyone doesn't just use the education store?

I was wondering the same. You can get some pretty nice discounts

Some people do what is morally right though

 

[antster94]

Haha yeah, I can't wait to get it though, gonna be awesome!

 

[stridemat]

Some people do what is morally right though

You would hope there is still some of that in the world. Im sure if it was abused then Apple wouldn't make it so easy. I used to receive a greater discount if I was connected to my University's network.

 

[notjustjay]

Awesome! Just wondering, if you don't need a card then how comes everyone doesn't just use the education store?

You're right, there's nothing stopping people.

However, I've herad -- I don't know how true this is -- that Apple may periodically audit the school IDs used to make purchases. I don't know what would happen if they caught you in a lie, however.

 

[antster94]

Ah ok, at least I'm buying it legit then

 

[emptyCup]

Awesome! Just wondering, if you don't need a card then how comes everyone doesn't just use the education store?

They do randomly check. People with no morals can save a lot more by just stealing a computer from one of their classmates. If you are going to sin, sin boldly.

 

[antster94]

They do randomly check. People with no morals can save a lot more by just stealing a computer from one of their classmates. If you are going to sin, sin boldly.

Dude I'm not sinning, I'm 16 and in full time education so definitely qualify for a discount.

 

[mutantteenager]

Before you buy, check with your institution if they have a purchase programme. If they do you will be entitled to a bigger discount.

If they don't, they can approach Apple and ask to be signed up for an account. It might be worth asking friends if they are in the market for a mac too, and then ask your IT department, strength in numbers and all that.

Good luck.

 

[sprtnbsblplya]

You don't need the student card, even if buying in-store.
I purchased some stuff at the Apple store in April or May and just showed them my official acceptance letter. Any official proof will work in-store.

I've purchased two laptops over the years off their student page and never been bothered for student info, wonder if they randomly audit? Who knows, I bet a lot of people do it.

 

[theLimit]

I've used the student discount several times from the online store. Only once was I asked to fax a current class schedule. They either audit randomly or after repeated purchases. The odds seem to be pretty low.

 

[neil1980]

I used the higher education link that was floating around (legitimately) though anyone could actually use the link.

Got 3 macbooks over 3 years and was never asked for proof.

 

[antster94]

Right, I was just sent a link to a university store which contains a bigger discount but am skeptical about using it, is the extra £50 off worth the risk of having apple on the phone one day?

 

[alphaod]

They do randomly check. People with no morals can save a lot more by just stealing a computer from one of their classmates. If you are going to sin, sin boldly.

Damn why didn't I think of that!

Right, I was just sent a link to a university store which contains a bigger discount but am skeptical about using it, is the extra £50 off worth the risk of having apple on the phone one day?

So they might call? There shouldn't be an issue if you're a student.

 

[antster94]

Damn why didn't I think of that!



So they might call? There shouldn't be an issue if you're a student.

Well I am a sixth form (equivalent of highest year in college) student so am allowed to get it for £930, but with the university discount it's £870 or so, tbh I really don't want a spot check landing on me, I'ld be screwedddddd.

 

[Hermes Monster]

looking on the "other further education" site, the iMac is £938 (UK) which is a 6% saving.

Currently Currys are offering 6% discount on orders over £499, plus if you have Quidco you get 3% cash back (£28) - just an idea if anyone wants the discount, and to still go to heaven

EDIT: Discount code is SAVE6 by the way (and it's free delivery)

 

[Hermes Monster]

Well I am a sixth form (equivalent of highest year in college) student so am allowed to get it for £930, but with the university discount it's £870 or so, tbh I really don't want a spot check landing on me, I'ld be screwedddddd.

By the way, how did you access the Uni link? I get blocked by Apple stating I need to be on a University network

 

[antster94]

I was sent it by a guy on here, it's a University College London store link and so I don't wanna spread it around, pretty sure it's illegal to pretend I'm a university student when I'm not.