The "I just bought/ordered/got/shipped my new/refurb MBA" thread, [Merged]

[Chateaunole-du-Pape]

If you pay $150 for the $150 gift card doesn't that negate the purpose of the gift card? Or are you saying the $150 for the gift card goes away when you get the gift card?

No. Because as long as you keep the computer, you are essentially getting the gift card for free.

For simplicity, let's say the computer you select has a regular, available-365-days-a-year education price of $1,000.

When you participate in this promotion, Apple further discounts the price of the computer to $850.

However, they also effectively force you to buy a $150 gift card at face value.

So, you've technically spent $1,000, but you also have $150, in the form of a gift card that you can spend at Apple, in your pocket. Assuming you can find a way to spend it, your effective out-of-pocket is $850.

Apple does this so if you return the computer, they don't have to mess with trying to claw back the gift card, too, which would be especially messy if you'd already spent it.

 

[Cyanide89]

I think they try to minimize the fact that they are holding them all for delivery. Knowing that it’s been in transit for almost a week and that Apple is artificially keeping the devices from being delivered probably irks some people. So, they send the shipping notice the day before, even though we can all see that it’s been traveling for days through China, Korea, Alaska, etc.

Sounds like a very good possibility. I made a separate order the same day for a MagSafe cable, and it changed almost immediately to shipped and came the next day.
At this point it our new MBAs have done more traveling than me in the last few years that’s for sure.

 

[holyrita]

Apple does this so if you return the computer, they don't have to mess with trying to claw back the gift card, too, which would be especially messy if you'd already spent it.

So if you return the computer you still pay $150 for the gift card and have a $150 gift card? I'm asking because there's a possibility I exchange for a different color/config after delivery.

 

[Johnny907]

I think they try to minimize the fact that they are holding them all for delivery. Knowing that it’s been in transit for almost a week and that Apple is artificially keeping the devices from being delivered probably irks some people. So, they send the shipping notice the day before, even though we can all see that it’s been traveling for days through China, Korea, Alaska, etc.

Yup used to drive me nuts that I couldn’t pick up my iPhone from the Anchorage hub after it arrived from China despite the fact I lived 15 minutes away. Instead I had to wait four days while it made its way to Kentucky, then Atlanta, then Washington and finally back to Alaska and my front door. Someone who worked for UPS explained it to me as those shipments from China come in these big sealed bundles that get broken down at lower 48 distribution hubs and sent out to various regional distro centers before finally being labeled for direct delivery.
Makes sense but still stuck me as funny since why not just do the distro in anchorage for all Alaska orders instead of wasting the fuel and manpower sending them to the lower 48 and back for the same task. Alaska is a huge market for tech goods so theres no way it wasn’t worth their while to set it up there.

 

[Lola Colonna]

Sounds like a very good possibility. I made a separate order the same day for a MagSafe cable, and it changed almost immediately to shipped and came the next day.
At this point it our new MBAs have done more traveling than me in the last few years that’s for sure.

Made separate order for Midnight MagSafe cable within 5 mins of pre-order opening too but it hasn’t shipped yet, even though delivery is planned between the 15th-19th. MBA is planned for Aug 1st-8th so doesn’t really matter but still 😅

 

[Ninnyhammer]

So if you return the computer you still pay $150 for the gift card and have a $150 gift card? I'm asking because

So if you return the computer you still pay $150 for the gift card and have a $150 gift card? I'm asking because there's a possibility I exchange for a different color/config after delivery.

From what I understand this is correct, as gift cards are not returnable.

 

[Ninnyhammer]

From what I understand this is correct, as gift cards are not returnable.

Best answer would be to call apple or visit store for help if you need to change things up.

 

[Chateaunole-du-Pape]

So if you return the computer you still pay $150 for the gift card and have a $150 gift card? I'm asking because there's a possibility I exchange for a different color/config after delivery.

I believe that's correct. Of course then you could put the gift card towards the purchase of the different color or configuration.

 

[bookcase]

On the order confirmation page of the base 8/256 Midnight, placed as soon as the pre-orders went up, it said it would deliver on July 15, but the email confirmation said July 18–25 (same as when I looked online this morning). Hoping it had progressed beyond processing, I checked again and now it's saying July 26–August 2. So it keeps getting pushed out.

 

[oldcelt]

On the order confirmation page of the base 8/256 Midnight, placed as soon as the pre-orders went up, it said it would deliver on July 15, but the email confirmation said July 18–25 (same as when I looked online this morning). Hoping it had progressed beyond processing, I checked again and now it's saying July 26–August 2. So it keeps getting pushed out.

Wondering if the colour is making the difference? What’s the position for people ordering that configuration in starlight? My 20/16/1T in starlight still shows delivery on Friday, although still preparing for shipping. Hopefully that will change tomorrow.

 

[jags828]

On the order confirmation page of the base 8/256 Midnight, placed as soon as the pre-orders went up, it said it would deliver on July 15, but the email confirmation said July 18–25 (same as when I looked online this morning). Hoping it had progressed beyond processing, I checked again and now it's saying July 26–August 2. So it keeps getting pushed out.

I’m in the exact same situation. I scheduled a Mac shopping appointment first thing Friday morning with my closest Apple Store, if they have one in stock I’ll cancel my order.

 

[86Hawkeye]

This was the full price and showed up early this morning EDT.

Then I would say yours is getting ready to ship!

 

[chrisleeolson]

Has anyone seen any movement on their non-base model order? My 10/24/1TB is still in Processing, and the Arrives is Jul 25 - Aug 1. I purchased at 7:01 AM CST and really thought Apple would surprise me this week with a preparing for shipping change.

 

[NotApplicable]

Has anyone seen any movement on their non-base model order? My 10/24/1TB is still in Processing, and the Arrives is Jul 25 - Aug 1. I purchased at 7:01 AM CST and really thought Apple would surprise me this week with a preparing for shipping change.

Not I, still 8/2-8/9 for my midnight 24g

 

[Caviar_X]

Mine still showing Aug 2 pickup for the 8/512 config.

 

[imac98]

Has anyone seen any movement on their non-base model order? My 10/24/1TB is still in Processing, and the Arrives is Jul 25 - Aug 1. I purchased at 7:01 AM CST and really thought Apple would surprise me this week with a preparing for shipping change.

Ship date still Aug 1 - 8 for midnight 24GB. Status says Processing and the text underneath may have changed, but it reads "We have everything necessary to complete your order. We’ll update your delivery date when your order is preparing to ship."

 

[Dealmans]

My deliveries in last few months never got anything till a text late morning of delivery day, always used to get it night before in years past.

 

[Dealmans]

Just got the text, mine has shipped, will be tomorrow for sure. Northern NSW Australia.

Startrack
Type Despatch
Service PREMIUM(PRM)
Despatch Depot SYDNEY
Despatch Date 14/07/2022
Delivery Depot COFFS HARBOUR
ETA Date 15/07/2022

 

[mxrider88]

Just got the text, mine has shipped, will be tomorrow for sure. Northern NSW Australia.

Startrack
Type Despatch
Service PREMIUM(PRM)
Despatch Depot SYDNEY
Despatch Date 14/07/2022
Delivery Depot COFFS HARBOUR
ETA Date 15/07/2022

Still nothing for me, but it’s a custom config after all. I hope in a last minute surprise!

I love Coffs Harbour by the way 😀

 

[Boardiesboi]

Sydney Australia

Just got notification that my order has been shipped! Original delivery date 18 July 2022.

It's being delivered by StarTrack Premium with ETA tomorrow. So the Apple estimate was wrong??

 

[Dealmans]

Still nothing for me, but it’s a custom config after all. I hope in a last minute surprise!

I love Coffs Harbour by the way 😀

I just got the base model off the AOC edu store for $1687, if I don't like it office works is holding me a 14" 16/1TB for $2987 so will return it and get that.
shh don't tell anyone about Coffs Harbour

 

[DavidChoux]

Here

 

[oldcelt]

So, still saying preparing for shipping, still saying arriving tomorrow. 10/16/1T starlight. UK. Anyone else in UK have any updates on this?!!

 

[wheatridge]

My July 22- July 26 order just showed up on ups my choice to be delivered Monday July 18th. Still preparing to ship on Apple store.

 

[oldcelt]

My July 22- July 26 order just showed up on ups my choice to be delivered Monday July 18th. Still preparing to ship on Apple store.

Are you in the UK?