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Select Micro Center Stores: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop (Early 2024 Model)

& More + In-Store Purchase Only

$1,080

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Select MicroCenter Stores [Store locator] have Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop in Midnight (Early 2024 Model; MXCV3LL/A) on sale for $1079.99. Valid for in-store purchase only.

Thanks to community member NeatPolice123 for finding this deal

Note, product/availability may vary depending on location; may not be available in all stores for purchase

Also available:Specs (MXCV3LL/A):
  • Apple M3 8-Core CPU/10-Core GPU
  • 13.6" 2560x1664 500-Nits Liquid Retina w/ True Tone Display + 1080p Front Camera/FaceTime HD
  • 512GB Solid State Drive SSD
  • 16GB Unified Memory/RAM
  • WiFi 6E 802.11ax w/ Bluetooth 5.3
  • Touch ID/Force Touch Trackpad w/ Ambient Light
  • 52.6W Lithium Polymer Battery
  • macOS
  • Inputs
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x MagSafe 3

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • Includes 1-year manufacturers warranty w/ purchase
  • Additional note:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by NeatPolice124
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Select MicroCenter Stores [Store locator] have Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop in Midnight (Early 2024 Model; MXCV3LL/A) on sale for $1079.99. Valid for in-store purchase only.

Thanks to community member NeatPolice123 for finding this deal

Note, product/availability may vary depending on location; may not be available in all stores for purchase

Also available:Specs (MXCV3LL/A):
  • Apple M3 8-Core CPU/10-Core GPU
  • 13.6" 2560x1664 500-Nits Liquid Retina w/ True Tone Display + 1080p Front Camera/FaceTime HD
  • 512GB Solid State Drive SSD
  • 16GB Unified Memory/RAM
  • WiFi 6E 802.11ax w/ Bluetooth 5.3
  • Touch ID/Force Touch Trackpad w/ Ambient Light
  • 52.6W Lithium Polymer Battery
  • macOS
  • Inputs
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x MagSafe 3

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • Includes 1-year manufacturers warranty w/ purchase
  • Additional note:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by NeatPolice124

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Backhome77
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The M3 is only an incremental upgrade from the M2. And, realistically, the M1 is still more than enough for most people. So if you already have one of the previous models, there's not much reason to upgrade. They're becoming like iPhones and Apple Watches in that regard - there's not a strong case to upgrade each year, but if you wait a few years or more between upgrades, the incremental improvements add up and it will feel like a big step forward.

My M1 (with 16GB Ram and 1TB SSD) hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. So I'm going to give it another year and see what the M4 brings. But this is a great price if you're in the market for one now.
NeatPolice124
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Add "/?storeid=165" at the end of url if your agent doesn't see the above prices. This forces the price of Indianapolis store at their end.
Max1677
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OMG I finally did it!

Best Slickdeals deal I ever got. $1799 for the 16" Macbook Pro (2499 on Apple's website!) I even got the Space Black, unreal. Proof: https://ibb.co/6Wd4HFT

Big thanks to Microcenter in Indianapolis for keeping ONE of these Macbooks at this price for price matching! Ha!

Step by step what I did, hope someone else can get the same!
1. Microcenter link to send to BB rep: https://www.microcenter.com/produ...ack?sp=429
EVEN THOUGH THIS LINK SAID OUT OF STOCK THEY STILL ACCEPTED IT FOR A PRICE MATCH
2. I went through 3 reps. The first rep said it couldn't do the because of "one per household". The second said she couldn't do it unless I picked up in Indianapolis. The third said the same with regard to Indianapolis, but they seemed like they were ready to go along with it (even in the color I wanted) so I just said I had a friend coming in to get in to get it and gave them a fake name. I did this because on BestBuy's website it says you can switch the order from pickup to shipped up to 30 minutes after it's placed. Except that wasn't true: the only option was to cancel the order :/
3. The kicker: I knew getting the price match on the OOS item was the hard part, so I just started another chat and explained that my friend can't pick it up. They had me cancel the order and created the SAME PRICE MATCH for my local store, pickup tomorrow, no problem with this rep whatsoever.

Hopefully someone else can replicate this!

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Apr 15, 2024 07:13 PM
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TheNaturalApr 15, 2024 07:13 PM
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat :
All the items posted here are either 1-3 left in stock. Not worth it and waste of time.
By the time you'd reach the microcenter (ONLY Indianapolis), it's gonna be sold out.

Price matching with best buy is the only good thing out of this.
I live in Las Vegas, does anyone know if Best Buy will price match even if there is no Micro Center nearby?
Apr 15, 2024 07:14 PM
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VioletRaccoon567Apr 15, 2024 07:14 PM
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270.99 cheaper than last best deal which is also from Microcenter.
Apr 15, 2024 07:16 PM
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NeatKnob576Apr 15, 2024 07:16 PM
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15" isn't much more. Unsure if I need the 15", especially coming from using a 11" ipad this entire time. Any benefits other than screen size? I'll have a monitor I can plug into if I need it.

Actually, just saw the base M3 is available for $792. Not sure if I need the extra ram/storage for $300, but it would be nice to have.
Last edited by NeatKnob576 April 15, 2024 at 12:21 PM.
Apr 15, 2024 07:17 PM
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mymoneyfoldsApr 15, 2024 07:17 PM
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Was able to price match with BB on M3 13-in / 16g / 512 for store pick up. $1174 after taxes in CA.

Still not sure if I want to keep it. I've a 8GB M1 Air purchased in 2021 for $750 without taxes. I barely use it but whenever I use I am constantly annoyed by how slow it is because I open a lot of tabs on chrome. Need to see how much I can sell it for.
Last edited by mymoneyfolds April 15, 2024 at 07:54 PM.
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Apr 15, 2024 07:17 PM
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Quote from deelseaker :
Does best Buy price match via online chat or phone? Or do you have to go to the store to get a price match?
Quote from TheNatural :
I live in Las Vegas, does anyone know if Best Buy will price match even if there is no Micro Center nearby?
They can price match via online chat, you just share the link with them. However, I'm not sure if this applies only to the BB in Indianapolis or any BB.
Apr 15, 2024 07:19 PM
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Elon69Apr 15, 2024 07:19 PM
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this is a great deal.
Apr 15, 2024 07:23 PM
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ZeusyZeusApr 15, 2024 07:23 PM
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I just bought this for $1442 with 3 year apple care for my girl and I thought that was a good deal. I would definitely hop on this!
Last edited by ZeusyZeus April 15, 2024 at 12:45 PM.

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Apr 15, 2024 07:28 PM
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elmedico27Apr 15, 2024 07:28 PM
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat :
They can price match via online chat, you just share the link with them. However, I'm not sure if this applies only to the BB in Indianapolis or any BB.
Just price matched to Best Buy via online chat on a base M2. I am not in Indianapolis, they're shipping it free.
Apr 15, 2024 07:28 PM
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USEagleApr 15, 2024 07:28 PM
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Quote from combodeal :
How to properly get a price match from Best Buy? Thanks
I was able to price match with BestBuy a moment ago. I use the chat on their website. An agent has been kind enough to price-match the item with Microcenter and sent me a secure order link. Once payment went through, I received an email from Best Buy saying that my order should be ready for pick-up soon. I hope that helps!
Apr 15, 2024 07:28 PM
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iEnjoyGoodDealsApr 15, 2024 07:28 PM
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SUCCESS! I called twice and spoke with two different reps, they were not able to price match. Instead, I went to BB's site and sent them the direct link from Microcenter. BB emailed me the invoice and it came out to $1079.99. Will arrive in two days. Thanks OP for taking me to my first Macbook!
Apr 15, 2024 07:28 PM
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MagentaString6832Apr 15, 2024 07:28 PM
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Best Buy match did work - " I'm happy to inform you that the product is eligible for price match for $1079.99".

Wild deal. Returning the M2 8gb I picked up from Costco for $849 literally 3 days ago.
Apr 15, 2024 07:34 PM
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Elon69Apr 15, 2024 07:34 PM
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Quote from iEnjoyGoodDeals :
SUCCESS! I called twice and spoke with two different reps, they were not able to price match. Instead, I went to BB's site and sent them the direct link from Microcenter. BB emailed me the invoice and it came out to $1079.99. Will arrive in two days. Thanks OP for taking me to my first Macbook!

Nice.

I tried BB site chat and so far got it down from $1499 to

"
I have checked and I am happy to inform you that the price match is eligible for $1,349.99.
"


will try again


one more update, same agent, finally got it matched.

picking it up today. Needed a smaller one next to my 15" midnight, I wanted Starlight as midnight m3 still smudges too much!

thanks OP and everyone who tried to PM BB
Last edited by Elon69 April 15, 2024 at 12:45 PM.
Apr 15, 2024 07:36 PM
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snorriApr 15, 2024 07:36 PM
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I was able to price match the 15"/M3/16GB/512GB at Best Buy with no issues and it will be here Wednesday.
Apr 15, 2024 07:38 PM
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eagle1776Apr 15, 2024 07:38 PM
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Dude. Price match worked for me, too! Totally stoked!

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Apr 15, 2024 07:40 PM
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USEagleApr 15, 2024 07:40 PM
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Quote from deelseaker :
Does best Buy price match via online chat or phone? Or do you have to go to the store to get a price match?
All these methods are valid. I used the chat, but I would have gone to the store if that didn't go as expected. In the past, I was also able to price-match via phone.

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