Back to School

glitch · 4 Jun 2009 at 22:08

Just noticed the Back to School rebates were showing on the online store.

Has that just been sneaked out or did I miss the big song and dance about it? I could have sworn it wasn't there the other day.

Feek · 4 Jun 2009 at 22:14

I think it just sort of slipped out.

glitch · 4 Jun 2009 at 22:23

Ah, that's nice of Apple. I wonder if we'll see any slight specification bumps to the MBP range over the next week.

Fingers crossed, eh?

Spyhop · 4 Jun 2009 at 22:26

+ Good deal

- Rebates are weaksauce and should be confined to the US

glitch · 4 Jun 2009 at 22:27

What's the problem with rebates? You still get your money back, don't you?

J1234 · 5 Jun 2009 at 14:42

Yeah, but it takes aaaaages to get it.

Spyhop · 5 Jun 2009 at 17:21

And they show that you're held in contempt because they expect a portion of buyers to be too lazy (or forgetful) to redeem them

pingwing · 5 Jun 2009 at 17:46

I saw this a few days ago, its sealed the deal to get a macbook or macbook pro in the next few weeks.... I really fancy an ipod touch strangly (the green zen is starting to give out)

Ripper · 6 Jun 2009 at 10:54

Quite annoyed would have liked a touch. Only bought my iMac a month ago

apeZ · 6 Jun 2009 at 11:13

So, let me get this right.

With a rebate, you initially pay for the iMac, Macbook or whatever, as well as the iPod ? Then you get the money you paid extra for the iPod back in a few months? bah.

Feek · 6 Jun 2009 at 13:35

apeZ said:
So, let me get this right.

With a rebate, you initially pay for the iMac, Macbook or whatever, as well as the iPod ? Then you get the money you paid extra for the iPod back in a few months? bah.

Yes. It's a very common scheme in the USA, not just by Apple. Mail in rebates are the norm.

Fillado · 6 Jun 2009 at 14:20

Rebates are a shocking tactic - the very definition of a company screwing over the consumer

fez · 6 Jun 2009 at 15:28

Fillado said:
Rebates are a shocking tactic - the very definition of a company screwing over the consumer

Why so? The only way I can see you getting screwed is if the company goes bust before you get the rebate or you are not quite up to the task of claiming it. I would take a rebate on most things rather than get nothing back.

Feek · 6 Jun 2009 at 15:47

fez said:
I would take a rebate on most things rather than get nothing back.

My sentiments exactly. I'm quite surprised by people complaining about getting money back :confused:

mr.sly · 6 Jun 2009 at 15:55

What's the difference between a rebate and just offering x amount of the normal price? Or are Apple just hoping people don't claim for the rebate?

Doohickey · 6 Jun 2009 at 16:25

Awesome, new MBP for me soon then plus HE discount + selling the iPod Touch for which I get a rebate, sounds lovely!

seth · 6 Jun 2009 at 16:35

Interesting, might get me a macbook.

cotton31 · 7 Jun 2009 at 21:13

Do you have to shell out for both first, and then send off to get your money back?

J1234 · 7 Jun 2009 at 21:14

Feek · 7 Jun 2009 at 21:15

cotton31 said:
Do you have to shell out for both first, and then send off to get your money back?

I think that's already been well established in here.

/edit - Too slow, damn me for typing more than a single word answer