What are the logistics of buying a $50k+ Mac Pro from Apple?

[temende]

I am far from being able to afford one but given that the maximum spec for a 2019 Mac Pro is >$50k, how does it work logistically if you are buying one as a consumer? Most consumer credit cards don't have near that credit limit so do you have to split it up across multiple cards? And is it just a normal UPS/FedEx delivery or do they do something special for delivery? Has anyone done this (not on behalf of a business)?

 

[MarkC426]

If you CAN afford one at this price, no need to use a credit card.
Just use your Bank debit card, with sufficient funds available (or take out a mortgage).....

Additionally most Macs are available on 24 months 0% APR, so $2083/month.

 

[clarencek]

If you can afford one as an individual, most likely you have a credit card with a $100K+ limit.

 

[jav6454]

I am far from being able to afford one but given that the maximum spec for a 2019 Mac Pro is >$50k, how does it work logistically if you are buying one as a consumer? Most consumer credit cards don't have near that credit limit so do you have to split it up across multiple cards? And is it just a normal UPS/FedEx delivery or do they do something special for delivery? Has anyone done this (not on behalf of a business)?

If you are going to pay for it as a personal item, then check with Apple if they take Bank Transfers for such large purchases or you'll need a credit card with a huge limit.

And no, this isn't a computer you can go to an Apple Store to pay for.

 

[Fishrrman]

"What are the logistics of buying a $50k+ Mac Pro from Apple?"

Have $50,000+.
The rest... is up to you.

(if you have 50k to spend on a Mac Pro, then you are sophisticated enough to know what specs you need...)

 

[BornAgainMac]

Have it delivered to an Apple store for pickup if possible. Doing it thru the Apple credit system, get the discount and then just pay it off the next month.

 

[Yebubbleman]

Purchase order?

 

[MarkC426]

The other thing to note, is usually someone buying a Mac Pro, doesn't max it out on day one (like you HAVE TO with every other Mac).
You buy whichever CPU variant you want (which can also be upgraded), and add to it over time.

 

[LeeW]

Most consumer credit cards don't have near that credit limit

If they can afford to drop $50k on a Mac Pro then they probably do. Not sure how it is in other countries but I have a £30k limit on my Barclaycard which is about $35k. Not that I would consider spending even that on a Mac Pro.

I didn't get that limit on spending large amounts, they just keep increasing it.

 

[rpmurray]

Never pay retail.