I want to buy one of the new mac pros and I want to take apple up on the "or as low as $67 a month" offer; however, I do not know how to select this option. Could someone direct me to where I can find this mystical payment plan?
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Thank you, is the $67 per month just the interest on the card? I can't believe I need another Credit Card to buy my new computer.
Please correct my 2am thinking, but isn't this essentially the same as buying a mac with any other credit card?
Yes, but you'd be far better off buying with either cash or a credit card you already own. It's rarely a good idea to sign up for a new card simply to purchase a particular product--especially when the card is directly marketed as a means to purchase the product.
I may have to wait until I have that kind of money in cash. $67 per month is what that machine would cost me in interest. Thanks.
Warning
Be careful jumping in to the Juniper Visa. Do some searches on the forums here about this.
A number of people have been approved for and purchased using this financing method, only to find that this card has some particular terms that will came back to bite them. Some lines in the client agreement are less than agreeable when you realize how much more it will cost you than expected.
Be careful jumping in to the Juniper Visa. Do some searches on the forums here about this.
A number of people have been approved for and purchased using this financing method, only to find that this card has some particular terms that will came back to bite them. Some lines in the client agreement are less than agreeable when you realize how much more it will cost you than expected.
Warning 2
Here is my experience with Juniper.
I recently applied for a juniper visa when I bought my iMac a few months ago. I thought it would be good to have 1 cc for apple equipment. Well I applied as I was checking out and they gave me a $400.00 credit limit. That was ridiculous, I have excellent credit. They give me $400 on a $1000 machine. Needless to say I didn't use it and cancelled it. This has happened to a friend mine also with similar credit. Yes I realize each persons experience will be different (especially w/ credit). I just find it odd that this has happened twice me and my friend.
So be prepared to whip the plastic you already have.
Here is my experience with Juniper.
I recently applied for a juniper visa when I bought my iMac a few months ago. I thought it would be good to have 1 cc for apple equipment. Well I applied as I was checking out and they gave me a $400.00 credit limit. That was ridiculous, I have excellent credit. They give me $400 on a $1000 machine. Needless to say I didn't use it and cancelled it. This has happened to a friend mine also with similar credit. Yes I realize each persons experience will be different (especially w/ credit). I just find it odd that this has happened twice me and my friend.
So be prepared to whip the plastic you already have.
Thanks guys. I definitely won't go with the credit card. What do y'all think about Bill me Later?
I may choose to use Bill Me Later, but I am a little worried about doing this. Has anyone here used that service before? Is it worth it?
I have never done it. It is probably a good idea as long as they don't charge for the service.
I hate to say it, but if you're looking for one of the standard configs, look around for other retailers. My roommate bought his 2.8 8-core Mac Pro from Amazon.com for the base price, minus a $150 rebate, no tax, free shipping. And if you don't mind getting a new card, Amazon has a Visa that gives you points, so you would get 3 points for Amazon purchases, so the $2800 purchase yields an additional $75 back in Amazon bucks. Something to consider!
I use the Amazon.com Visa for everything. The gift certificates keep rolling in.