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Feb 25, 2008, 03:43 PM
 
I bought a MacBook Pro last week (Friday) from an Apple Store. With the update imminent, is there any way I can return the current one and get a new one. I know Apple charges a 10% restocking fee. I am wondering if I pay that, can I return my computer to an Apple Store, and get an upgraded machine (I am assuming the upgrade will be worth the restocking fee).

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Feb 25, 2008, 04:01 PM
 
I know they are here. Hence my question.
     
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Feb 25, 2008, 04:27 PM
 
I don't know about returning to apple, but... there's gotta be some folks like me who (if had money) would want to pick up a immediately-previous generation MBP at 10% off!
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Feb 25, 2008, 05:38 PM
 
If the new machine is announced within 14 days of when you purchased the older model, Apple usually allows a trade. That's your best bet to avoid restocking, but it relies on the reliability of rumors.

This is why now was probably a bad time to buy a new machine.

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Feb 25, 2008, 10:13 PM
 
Ultimately I cannot complain, as the machine was given to me as a present. But the timing does stink. I am hoping you are correct. Can anyone confirm this "rumor." I am hoping that Apple will help me out.

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Feb 26, 2008, 12:01 AM
 
Did all you buy your macbook pro from apple, I am thinking of getting a macbook pro also, and I found that amazon is now offering a sale on the macbook pro.I am going to have a look there.
     
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Feb 26, 2008, 02:45 AM
 
Originally Posted by brightwindows View Post
Did all you buy your macbook pro from apple, I am thinking of getting a macbook pro also, and I found that amazon is now offering a sale on the macbook pro.I am going to have a look there.

Mine was bought as a gift for me, but from the Apple Store. I am also a student, so my student discount applied.
     
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Feb 26, 2008, 08:11 AM
 
Originally Posted by NDBounce View Post
Mine was bought as a gift for me, but from the Apple Store. I am also a student, so my student discount applied.
It was a gift (a mighty expensive one) and you want to trade it in, in effect. I dunno, that could insult the giver.
     
   
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