Student discounts and back to school promos?

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  1. Oohehe, Jun 12, 2013

    Oohehe macrumors newbie

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    Hi.

    For a student discount, would it be possible to get my aunt who has kids in college to buy the MacBook for me (at my expense) for the discount?
    This is definitely possible I'd assume, but my real question lies in if there is some sort of given identity within the student MBA?
    As in, say she buys it for me yaddayaddayadda, would she be required to give the name of her child so that it would be registered within the MBA once received or have some sort of engraving?
    Or would it be just like any other MBA bought from the Apple Store?

    Also, are the Back To School promos only for college students or for K-12+?

    thanks
     
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  2. WoodNUFC, Jun 12, 2013

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    I've never had anyone ask for verification for the student discount. The computer doesn't have any special markings or registration requirements either. It's just the regular computer on which you got a $50 discount.
     
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  3. Oohehe, Jun 12, 2013

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    So, you're saying that you don't even have to be a student to get the student discount?

    I wouldn't need my aunt at all?
     
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  4. unknownfps, Jun 12, 2013

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    Apple randomly checks for verification. More focused on first time buyers.
    When I first bought 2010 MBP with a student discount, Apple asked for mine.
    But when I bought one in 2012, they didn't.
    If you can, just put your name in billing address and you'll be fine.
     
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  5. PDFierro, Jun 12, 2013

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    Buy it online and you don't need any verification at all.
     
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  6. Oohehe, Jun 12, 2013

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    Okokokok so for student discount AND back to school promos, verification isn't super strict?
     
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  7. PDFierro, Jun 12, 2013

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    I'm sure in the store it is.
     
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  8. kramjam, Jun 12, 2013

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    Online there is no verification. As for in store I believe it just depends on the Specialist that takes care of you. Showing student ID or an email is enough proof from what I know.
     
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  9. dmk1974, Jun 12, 2013

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    Is the back to school promo for teachers too?
     
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  10. unlimitedx, Jun 12, 2013

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    Yes
     
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  11. whoknows87, Jun 12, 2013

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    Buy it online..... Done deal
     
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  12. sick z33, Jun 12, 2013

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    +1 on buying online.
     
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