I remember seeing last year that they had something along the lines of "if you did not receive a gift card with your macbook but were eligible, fill out a claim" i'll chat with them tomorrow, just put my air order in
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I remember seeing last year that they had something along the lines of "if you did not receive a gift card with your macbook but were eligible, fill out a claim" i'll chat with them tomorrow, just put my air order in
Most larger companies have a business to business program with employers (check with your company). Although, they do not stack. Company discount took it to $2,022...Education to $1,999 + gift card so I went with the education.
Per the online rep
As of now, since the site maintenance, there actually seems to be an error with the Educational Order. Either they aren't going through or it may show you are being charged for the gift card part of the promotion. Apple is working on the issue now but if you had already ordered, I can get you the number to Customer Service to see if they would be able to either allow that discount or cancel so you can reorder
Update:
Just got an update for you actually - they will be able to add it for you if you call in. Would you like the number?
As of now, since the site maintenance, there actually seems to be an error with the Educational Order. Either they aren't going through or it may show you are being charged for the gift card part of the promotion. Apple is working on the issue now but if you had already ordered, I can get you the number to Customer Service to see if they would be able to either allow that discount or cancel so you can reorder
Update:
Just got an update for you actually - they will be able to add it for you if you call in. Would you like the number?
Yeah I tried to find a list on google but apple doesn't seem to publish it. Would be very useful to know though.
Please adopt me.
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Also, I wish we could forgo the App gift-card and have a $100 rebate instead or an additional discount.
Why not go to the education part of the UK site?? Its 2067euro for the 15inch retina in Ireland, about 12% off
It depends on which University/School you are from (apple have two tiers). Here is a link to the Derby University one (students from there can get the bigger discount).
£1,528.80 - 15-inch: 2.3GHz Retina display
£1,953.60 - 15-inch: 2.6GHz Retina display
The biggest difference is on the Apple Care, £60 instead of £299!
You also get £70 voucher (which gives the same error as everyone else).
Workaround!
Seems like they fixed it. I'm just now seeing the $100 gift card being reduced. Try refreshing.
If it is still not working, I may have found a workaround. I put my mouse over the "Cart" icon and clicked the "Check Out Now" button that pulled down. It still appeared as if I would be charged the $100, but I received a $100 "Savings" after I placed my order.
... Or maybe I didn't 'work around' at all, and I just placed my order right as they fixed things.
Seems like they fixed it. I'm just now seeing the $100 gift card being reduced. Try refreshing.
If it is still not working, I may have found a workaround. I put my mouse over the "Cart" icon and clicked the "Check Out Now" button that pulled down. It still appeared as if I would be charged the $100, but I received a $100 "Savings" after I placed my order.
... Or maybe I didn't 'work around' at all, and I just placed my order right as they fixed things.
Ha, managed to get on it by changing the last 3 digits of the url til I found mine. I wonder if i could now order online off campus????
Yep, they dont check. They MIGHT ask for your .edu email (i think thats if its in store) or you could just hit k-12 and they would have no way to checking.
My thoughts too. I was panicking as the queue got longer and longer with orders (in my mind at least). Finally I said screw it and removed the gift card. I will just call Apple and have them fix it later before my shipping date gets pushed back forever.
got mine right now, it says ready for shipping in 5 - 7 days and 5 - 7 days shipping time (to germany).
Military gets a $200 discount, too!
OH, WAIT.
TOO BAD USPS DOESN'T SHIP TO APO ADDRESSES ANYMORE
BAAAAAHHHHH, I DON'T WANT TO WAIT.
Sorry. If you can't tell, I'm upset.
OH, WAIT.
TOO BAD USPS DOESN'T SHIP TO APO ADDRESSES ANYMORE
BAAAAAHHHHH, I DON'T WANT TO WAIT.
Sorry. If you can't tell, I'm upset.
Just thought I'd point out you don't need to pay the £60 option unless you want full phone support too.
If you buy via the UK HE programme, you get 3 years AppleCare free but phone support is only for a year, unless you pay the above to upgrade to the full three.
Personally I wouldn't bother.
