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THE MAC GOD · May 3, 2003, 03:50 PM

i am getting the neccessary money to buy an iPod on Monday... however, I don't want to wait an additional 3-5 days (current shipping est) for it to just get out the doors... does apple charge the card immediately, or does it charge when it ships? Thanks!

dampeoples · May 3, 2003, 03:53 PM

I don't have any sort of proof, but I've heard (read) that a merchant is not allowed to charge your card until the product ships. I think they can check your card to see if the funds are there at the time the order is placed, though

derekn · May 3, 2003, 03:57 PM

Usually when it ships they will then charge your card. I think it's a law in the US actually, they can't charge until the product is shipped to you.

Have fun with it, it's a GREAT little gadget.

THE MAC GOD · May 3, 2003, 04:12 PM

ok... placed my order... but DAMn...freaking tax... OW 45$! oh well... sucks to live in fla

coolmac · May 3, 2003, 04:24 PM

You live in Florida and paid $45 tax?
Even if you bought the 30gig at $499 the tax should have been $29.94, isn't the salestax 6% in Fla?

THE MAC GOD · May 3, 2003, 04:42 PM

7%...

Subtotal 508.95 (education=469$ + 39.95$ for belkin auto charger)
shipping=9$
Estimated Tax=38.17$
Estimated Total=556.12$

let me know if thats crazy

swsteckly · May 3, 2003, 06:44 PM

Cool man, you went for the big boy!

Go here:

http://www2.warehouse.com/product.as...&cat=pc&blind=

They have them in stock, ready to ship. No tax. Get overnight shipping for $12, and have it in your hands Tuesday morning! There is no penalty for cancelling your order with apple.

mdc · May 3, 2003, 07:13 PM

the mac god, where about in florida do you live? i am also in florida and i got hit with taxes. a big thing to get used to after living in countries with VAT.

to answer your question, my credit card only got charged when it got shipped.

THE MAC GOD · May 3, 2003, 07:41 PM

hmm... i live in pensacola... or Florabama as the locals like to call it... Anyway, it looks like they tried to charge my cards becuase I recived an email that said they could finish processing due to my card being rejected... oh well... just have to resend the order on monday when I get the money!

jhunt5247 · May 3, 2003, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by THE MAC GOD:
7%...

Subtotal 508.95 (education=469$ + 39.95$ for belkin auto charger)
shipping=9$
Estimated Tax=38.17$
Estimated Total=556.12$

let me know if thats crazy

It says on Apple's page that shipping for the iPod is free. I would be complaning if they will not ship the belkin charger for free.

jhunt5247 · May 3, 2003, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by THE MAC GOD:
hmm... i live in pensacola... or Florabama as the locals like to call it... Anyway, it looks like they tried to charge my cards becuase I recived an email that said they could finish processing due to my card being rejected... oh well... just have to resend the order on monday when I get the money!

What takes place is this. When you placed your order for the iPod, Apple placed a "hold" on the amount of the item. They do not actually "charge' the card until it is shipped.

At least that is my understanding.

THE MAC GOD · May 3, 2003, 10:59 PM

ah sah... iguess that makes sense... oh well... still dying to get one...

Anomalous · May 4, 2003, 06:25 PM

Why does it matter when they charge your card? Doesn't it take up to a month for your credit card bill to arrive anyway? I'm just asking to try to understand your situation better.

THE MAC GOD · May 4, 2003, 06:36 PM

i do everything electronically... Plus... it's a checkcard not a real credit card... but a checkcard with MC capabilities... so I have to have the money for it to work...