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When does the Back to School promo usually start each year?
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Nope not possible, $100 gift card or nothing
Although I suppose $20/30 of that will go on the new OSX when it comes out depending on if they do an Up-To-Date program this year if you bought your new product within a certain number of days
Nope. But you already get an educational discount on top of the gift card. What more do you want?
Ordered on June 13. I asked on chat while I was on hold on the phone. He told me I was close to the 14 day window so to call and ask. I called and asked and told them my order number. They then said I was within the 14 day window (even though I wasn't?) and they said that I should receive an email with a redemption code.
FYI: If you placed an order in the last 14 days, just call them and they will honor the $100 gift card. They will note your account and within 3 weeks, they will email you your code.
This has been addressed to all reps so it'll be super easy. A few of us just did it and was done in 5 minutes. The holding time was about 10 minutes though.
This has been addressed to all reps so it'll be super easy. A few of us just did it and was done in 5 minutes. The holding time was about 10 minutes though.
Ordered on June 13. I asked on chat while I was on hold on the phone. He told me I was close to the 14 day window so to call and ask. I called and asked and told them my order number. They then said I was within the 14 day window (even though I wasn't?) and they said that I should receive an email with a redemption code.
It's not the date of order, they are looking for the date of receipt. Therefore you were within the return period and it worked out.
That makes sense. I think I received it on June 19th or 20th. I am happy either way! Now if AAPL will get back up to where it was last year haha.
Ugh, I was 1 day outside of the return policy and they wouldn't do anything. Even asked their supervisor. Spent 30 minutes on the phone for nothing
Try taking your MBA to apple store and complain wifi issues (act dumb) see what they stay if they offer refund take it - say lost faith in product important for daytoday life/business ask for refund, and buy again with promotion
Ordered on June 13. I asked on chat while I was on hold on the phone. He told me I was close to the 14 day window so to call and ask. I called and asked and told them my order number. They then said I was within the 14 day window (even though I wasn't?) and they said that I should receive an email with a redemption code.
Lucky, I bought 2 one on the 12th and one on the 25th, no problem on the one bought on the 25th, but they wouldn't give me a card for the one on the 12th. I even tried the Wi-Fi line, but they just recommended I return it the the Apple store. (40 min drive)
Not sure if its worth the $100 card for the hassle.
Ring the actual store near you and see what they say rather than a rep in a call centre somewhere
but it might be worth making a trip if you can it's an extra $100 for free really 
No dice :-( Calling apple customer service didn't work. The gentleman said they are very strict on the policies this year. I guess the falling stock price has finally hit home with apple.
I will try at the local apple store and if that doesn't work then oh well. I only wanted the card to get a free copy of mavericks whenever it comes out.
Well, 50$ isn't that much. I was wondering if anyone put their iTunes card toward the computer.
What's the most inexpensive BestBuy deal for the 13" MBA?
Maybe try calling them again sometimes it really can depend on the person you get on the phone!
but try in store if that doesn't work
Ugh, I was 1 day outside of the return policy and they wouldn't do anything. Even asked their supervisor. Spent 30 minutes on the phone for nothing
Call again
How would you go about proving you are a student if you are part of an institution if you are taking online classes through a qualified school? I plan on going into my local apple store to pick up one of the new Macbook Air's.
Ok thanks, appreciate the replyNope not possible, $100 gift card or nothing
Although I suppose $20/30 of that will go on the new OSX when it comes out depending on if they do an Up-To-Date program this year if you bought your new product within a certain number of days
If you order online, they don't actually check to see if you attend whatever school you say you do. So I'd say order online with the edu discount and see if you can pick it up in store.
I ordered my MBA just a few days ago. It has not arrived yet. Is anybody in a similar situation and has contacted Apple support over the issue?
read before you post. call apple and they will email you a gift card.