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    Buying macbook pro from Apple retail store rather than Apple's internet store

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by marcuswilliams, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. marcuswilliams

    marcuswilliams Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anyone bought a MBP from a retail store with a student discount?
    Meaning - do the Apple stores let you use your student discount at their stores? what documents do you have to bring to prove to them you are a student?

    NB: I will be going into my first year of University next year. However, I do not have a student card yet, but do have a student number.

    I will also not be able to buy it from the University store as it is in a different province from where I live and I would much rather get it sooner.
     
    marcuswilliams, Jun 23, 2008
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  2. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    I'm sure aslong as you have the student number you'll be fine. The people that work in Apple stores are really nice.
     
    stealthsniper96, Jun 23, 2008
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  3. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    From what I've heard, they're really easygoing about that stuff, as long as you can prove it in one way or another, they'll let you go :).
     
    Sam, Jun 23, 2008
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  4. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    yep. its pretty chill.

    if you are a student, they will give it to you.
     
    masterchef341, Jun 23, 2008
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  5. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    Yes I bought my mbp at store with student discount.
     
    Nirvana, Jun 23, 2008
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    mc511 Notebook Evangelist

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    I did with my macbook. They were easy they just needed the area code and all that for my school. They are really easy to work with.
     
    mc511, Jun 23, 2008
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    sulkorp Notebook Deity

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    The only difference between instore and online, is that if you want to customize the laptop in any way, you have to do it online. (Other then matte or glossy)
     
    sulkorp, Jun 23, 2008
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    FlushedMurdock Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry to hijack this thread, but I got a similar question..

    I'm from Holland but will be in the US in 3 days. I'm registered to a university based in Amsterdam. How high would you rate my chances of getting the student disount at the Apple Store in LA or SF?
     
    FlushedMurdock, Jun 23, 2008
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  9. cdnalsi

    cdnalsi Food for the funky people

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    Doesn't work with EU students in the States. I was in the same boat, and when I tried to buy my MBP with the discount, they told me I had to be registered in an US university.

    Damn bastardges! :D
     
    cdnalsi, Jun 23, 2008
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    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    415-242-7890 is the phone number for the San Francisco Stonstown Apple Store. Give them a call, ask and hope for the best. Good luck.
     
    bmwrob, Jun 23, 2008
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  11. FlushedMurdock

    FlushedMurdock Notebook Consultant

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    Doesn't sound good, reading cdnalsi's comment, but I'll try anyway. I won't call, I'll just show up in store. Calling is a bit expensive, around $5/min :D
     
    FlushedMurdock, Jun 23, 2008
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  12. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    that's a wise choice!! :D
     
    Luke1708, Jun 24, 2008
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