What Is The Best Way to Buy an M1 MacBook Air Right Now?

Could Be Better on 14/06/2022 - 12:57
Last edited 14/06/2022 - 13:04 by 1 other user

Hi,
I'm looking to purchase an M1 MacBook Air (base model), preferably before the 24th of June (for a birthday present). I'm looking for the cheapest way to buy one, and my current plan is to purchase a bunch of prepaid Coles Mastercards (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/705416), then purchase JB Ultimate gift cards using those (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/706084), then price match Apple Education at JB and use the Ultimate cards to pay (around 16% off final price).

However, I noticed two other deals that might be better:
- 20x Everyday Rewards on Apple gift cards (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/704201): will I be able to use the Coles Mastercards to purchase these Apple gift cards from Big W to order from the Apple AOC store? ($50 cheaper than normal education store)

Thanks! Do let me know if there are any other ways to save a couple dollars on my purchase :)

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Comments

  • victinini on 14/06/2022 - 13:27

    I think the maths puts every option at around the same value but with Apple AOC cheaper. I’d go with that especially if you do use Woolworths Rewards. If you’re not an Apple user you might end up having credit left over though.

  • WreckTangle on 14/06/2022 - 13:29
    +3

    If It was me I’d be looking at buying a new M2 MacBook Air if your budget springs that far.

  • Pancaku on 14/06/2022 - 14:12
    +4

    UniMelb apple store.

    https://www.apple.com/au_edu_800611/shop

    Don't need to be a student. I'm RMIT and I bought from here :)

    Also delivery is ALOT faster than they claim. I got mine within 7 days and thats with custom RAM upgrade.

    Consider buying an M2 though. I'm sure it's a wise upgrade if you are happy to pay.

    • HunterBargainHunter on 19/06/2022 - 01:52

      Can you use Apple gift cards from big W on edu store?

      • sridhar on 18/09/2023 - 10:57

        Yes, after redeeming the GCs by adding them to your Apple account balance.

  • stirlo on 14/06/2022 - 18:27

    then price match Apple Education at JB and use the Ultimate cards to pay (around 16% off final price).

    I don't think they will allow this as JB doesn't not have access to education pricing.

    The step you're missing is buying Apple gift cards at JB then using those to buy from the AOC store. That way you get the best price and can use discounted cards to pay.

    The biggest issue you'll find is getting the Coles cards. They're already sold out/taken everywhere.

  • payless69 on 14/06/2022 - 18:36

    A fake Academia.edu account and the fruit company thinks you are a supporter of fake net deception. Ride the wave!

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