Just curious, how long does it take Apple to stock their retail stores after a release such as this one?
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When will the Apple Store have the new MBPs?
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I suspect they are out today for sale. Can't imagine the old ones are on display - they just get to work a few hours early to unpack the boxes and set up the new stuff
How does inventory usually work with Best Buy? Since theyre the ones that were cited in the first rumors then I'm hoping its today since I've got a ton of gift cards there. But Im not sure if BB is forced to delay sales so Apple Store can grab 1st day/week.
Best Buy and other official retailers will likely have stock within a week and as soon as 2-3 days. The difference is simply that Apple gets the new models shipped the night before and opens the box the next day when they are announced so people can see and buy. Places like Best Buy can't be trusted with inventory before an announcement since that may lead to a leak - at least pictures of the boxes can be posed from employees smart phones.
What interests me is how quickly or not quickly the previous models get discounted. For example, Amazon has the old 15" MBP for $1,699 but it was $1,725 last week (I bought mine from Amazon on Black Friday weekend for $1,675). B&H Photo has nicely discounted the old 15" MBP to only $1,549 which is a good price - $250 less than its replacement
What interests me is how quickly or not quickly the previous models get discounted. For example, Amazon has the old 15" MBP for $1,699 but it was $1,725 last week (I bought mine from Amazon on Black Friday weekend for $1,675). B&H Photo has nicely discounted the old 15" MBP to only $1,549 which is a good price - $250 less than its replacement
Plano, TX Apple Store
I just went by the Apple Store in Plano, TX. They did not have them out on display or for sale yet, but the lady said they were getting them ready, so hopefully by Friday morning they would be on display.
I just went by the Apple Store in Plano, TX. They did not have them out on display or for sale yet, but the lady said they were getting them ready, so hopefully by Friday morning they would be on display.
A limited supply is usually over-nighted, but often sold out. Sometimes they won't arrive until later for smaller stores.
