iMac - When are the best sales on for Macs?

NewestMacUser · NewestMacUser #1 (**permalink**)

01-06-2008, 10:37 AM

Hey everyone, I am really excited because I am planning on purchasing a new iMac with leopard. The problem is that I am short on money? When can I find the best sales on Mac computers?

bryphotoguy · bryphotoguy #2 (**permalink**)

01-06-2008, 11:44 AM

There are only two ways I know of to get a Mac at a discounted price. One, buy refurbished. My last 3 Mac purchases were refurbs. I'd never buy a new Mac again. Or you could buy the it immediately after a new model is released. They will discount the previous model to make way for the new one.
You won't find an actual sale.
There are some authorized resellers that sell Macs cheaper than Apple. Try MacMall. I haven't heard any good things from them so be careful.

Nagger Pumper · Nagger Pumper #3 (**permalink**)

01-06-2008, 12:25 PM

You don't have to wait for a certain time to get a good deal on a mac. Just keep your eye out for a refurbished mac that you like.

nukemm · nukemm #4 (**permalink**)

01-06-2008, 02:15 PM

Refurbished is the way to go. I bought my 17" MacBook Pro refurbished almost a year ago and have been very happy with it.

rman · rman #5 (**permalink**)

01-06-2008, 02:28 PM

As was suggested get a refurbished system. Apple does not put any system on sale, even when it is about to be replaced.

fyrman22 · fyrman22 #6 (**permalink**)

01-07-2008, 11:57 PM

The only sale of the year was black friday. And it was 100 bucks off most machines. Same as a student discount.

bryphotoguy #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,978 Mac Specs: Quad 2.8GHz Mac Pro, Edge iPhone	01-06-2008, 11:44 AM There are only two ways I know of to get a Mac at a discounted price. One, buy refurbished. My last 3 Mac purchases were refurbs. I'd never buy a new Mac again. Or you could buy the it immediately after a new model is released. They will discount the previous model to make way for the new one. You won't find an actual sale. There are some authorized resellers that sell Macs cheaper than Apple. Try MacMall. I haven't heard any good things from them so be careful. January 2008 Member of the Month
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nukemm #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 15, 2006 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 925 Mac Specs: 2.33Ghz Core2Duo MacBook Pro /// 2.2Ghz Core2Duo MacBook	01-06-2008, 02:15 PM Refurbished is the way to go. I bought my 17" MacBook Pro refurbished almost a year ago and have been very happy with it. Don't forget to use the reputation system! My Setup
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rman #5 (permalink)
Inactive Staff Member Since: Dec 24, 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 12,591 Mac Specs: 2 x 3.0GHz Quad-Core, 6GB OS X 10.6.8 \| 15in MacBook Pro 2.2GHz OS X 10.6.8 \| 64GB iPad 2 WiFi	01-06-2008, 02:28 PM As was suggested get a refurbished system. Apple does not put any system on sale, even when it is about to be replaced. Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, It's about learning to dance in the rain!
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NewestMacUser #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 06, 2008 Posts: 9	01-06-2008, 10:37 AM Hey everyone, I am really excited because I am planning on purchasing a new iMac with leopard. The problem is that I am short on money? When can I find the best sales on Mac computers?
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fyrman22 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 25, 2005 Location: WPB,FL Posts: 631 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, TV, iPhone, Nano	01-07-2008, 11:57 PM The only sale of the year was black friday. And it was 100 bucks off most machines. Same as a student discount.
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