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RodriCO2000 · Sep 19, 2003, 11:10 PM

So, I finnaly decided to get the PB, its going to be the 1Ghz 15 inch and I was only wondering, I am getting the edu. discount on it, What is it that I need to show proof of me being a student? I have been trying to get a college ID but their machines are "broken"

so I wont be able to get one until 2 weeks from now... I hope an enrollment verification letter and a class schedule is enought for it!!! I have to get it by the 27 in order to get the iPod deal....

Here is hoping...

vancenase · Sep 19, 2003, 11:13 PM

i was asked the school and zip code ... that is it. i also printed out the edu discounted 'shopping basket' of everything i wanted before i took it into the store (this is all assuming you are going to an apple store)

go for the iPod deal too ... and a free printer (HP 5150)!

have fun!

Mallrat · Sep 19, 2003, 11:32 PM

It seems to me, that it is basically an honor system... I dont' know.... i only bought at my college store... but it seems to me, that you can buy anything from the .edu store if you wanted too.

RodriCO2000 · Sep 19, 2003, 11:36 PM

Did you BTO your order and then took it to the Apple Store????

vancenase · Sep 19, 2003, 11:39 PM

negative on BTO ... but i took it there w/ the price just to make sure i got the price i was quoted

plus, i added a few other things, and it's easier to have on paper vs. telling via word of mouth (can get confusing, for some reason)

RodriCO2000 · Sep 20, 2003, 12:20 AM

Good idea... maybe i will do that...

I need to sell my iMac first, its currently at 1,400.00 on eBay

one more day

..

newmanium · Sep 20, 2003, 12:32 AM

if you can't supply a photo id, you could use some other proof you attend school, mainly class schedule, or logging on to the school email system. they just need something to print out/photocopy for the records.

mattcass · Sep 20, 2003, 12:33 AM

I ordered my powerbook by phone today and got the educational discount. The conversation was pretty much this:

"Matt your a student right?"

"Yup"

"what school do you go to?"

"Simon Fraser University"

"Alright cool."

Done and done. No talk of student numbers or anything.

ae86_16v · Sep 20, 2003, 12:49 AM

yeah it is pretty much on the honor system. Sometimes when you order through the school store they usually write down your SSN, because after all you are only suppose to have one system per year.

Mallrat · Sep 20, 2003, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by ae86_16v:
yeah it is pretty much on the honor system. Sometimes when you order through the school store they usually write down your SSN, because after all you are only suppose to have one system per year.

yeah I read the fine print... basically says they might audit your order and if you are not a student, they will make you pay the difference...

my bet is, they don't do this, because they dont' care that much.

but whatever, if you are a student you are home free, just order online and go!

if you arent' a student, but still a student at heart, looking to save a few hundred, and commit fraud, then you go do it too..

vancenase · Sep 20, 2003, 06:59 AM

actually, now that i think of it, i was in their database ... and he said 'you've made a purchase here before?' ...

well, i made a purchase for my school's department ...

so, maybe my situation was a little off. but their methods of checking seem a bit lax ...

PBG4 User · Sep 20, 2003, 03:14 PM

I went to an Apple store to get my PB. In order to get the student discount I needed to show an ID and a license. I think they are much more lax if you order over the phone.

vancenase · Sep 20, 2003, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by PBG4 User:
I went to an Apple store to get my PB. In order to get the student discount I needed to show an ID and a license. I think they are much more lax if you order over the phone.

oye! as they say, YMMV!

11011001 · Sep 20, 2003, 03:35 PM

I ordered online. The online store asked for my student number, and what university I went to.

I presume they had some sort of database for students then.

(I live in Canada, and go to the University of Calgary, btw)

michaelb · Sep 20, 2003, 04:53 PM

I have a relative who buys through the online store with EDU pricing.

Basically the confirmation varies depending on what is being bought.

Place an order for an entry-level iBook and they'll pass it without a second glance.

Place an order for a G5 with 20" Cinema Display and they'll phone you and get you to fax a student/staff card and driver's license...

RodriCO2000 · Sep 20, 2003, 04:58 PM

I am conteplating going to get mine tonight. I am a bit scared of what i need to show for "proof" I guess i should call them, I mean, I AM a student ......

vancenase · Sep 20, 2003, 05:22 PM

just show them all the debt you've acquired as a student ...

RodriCO2000 · Sep 20, 2003, 05:26 PM

Thats should do it....

Unfortunately ALL the local Apple Store's are sold out of the 15"

Guess I'll have to wait

vancenase · Sep 20, 2003, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by RodriCO2000:
Thats should do it....

Unfortunately ALL the local Apple Store's are sold out of the 15"

Guess I'll have to wait

get the 17"!!

RodriCO2000 · Sep 20, 2003, 07:12 PM

WAY too big !!!!

I need the 15..

vancenase · Sep 20, 2003, 07:28 PM

way to big would be a 21"

come on ... it's not 'that big' ... but it sure is phat!

PBG4 User · Sep 20, 2003, 07:57 PM

I got mine from Chestnut Hill this morning! They sold the other two already? Wow!

tokyo2002 · Sep 20, 2003, 08:48 PM

I have had to actually fax in my student ID and schedule in the past. Before they would even ship my order.