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

$1080
$1,500.00
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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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Offer valid only at Indianapolis Microcenter but I was able to price match with BestBuy.

Other great deals on Air:
  1. M1 Macbook Air 13" 16GB RAM 256GB SSD : $684 [microcenter.com] OOS
  2. M2 Macbook Air 15" 16GB RAM 256GB SSD : $984 [microcenter.com]
  3. M2 Macbook Air 13" 16GB RAM 512GB SSD : $1008 [microcenter.com] OOS
  4. M2 Macbook Air 15" 16GB RAM 512GB SSD : $1152 [microcenter.com]
  5. M2 Macbook Air 15" 16GB RAM 1TB SSD : $1280 [microcenter.com] Now $1151.99
  6. M3 Macbook Air 15" 16GB RAM 512GB SSD : $1224 [microcenter.com] OOS
SPECS:
  • Apple M3 8-Core Chip
  • 16GB Unified RAM | 512GB SSD
  • 13.6" 2560 x 1664 Liquid Retina Display
  • 10-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.3
  • 2 x Thunderbolt / USB4
  • FaceTime Full HD 1080p Camera
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • Force Touch Trackpad | Touch ID Sensor
  • macOS
https://www.microcenter.com/produ...toreid=165 OOS
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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.
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.
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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04-16-2024 at 09:21 AM.
04-16-2024 at 09:21 AM.
Anyone know if an in-store manager will let me swap my order pickup for a different color or does something like this tend to be a big ordeal?
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04-16-2024 at 09:59 AM.
04-16-2024 at 09:59 AM.
Quote from FairVest2830 :
Anyone know if an in-store manager will let me swap my order pickup for a different color or does something like this tend to be a big ordeal?

Also wondering the same
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04-16-2024 at 10:09 AM.
04-16-2024 at 10:09 AM.
sounds like a great deal but 5 reps in no luck and now getting too busy try again later lol

oh well, my old mba is still going strong - but that m3 wifi6e sounds great since i recently updated my wifi!
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04-16-2024 at 10:33 AM.
04-16-2024 at 10:33 AM.
Finally got a price match after 15+ tries! Don't give up! I did something different on this last attempt that might help others

Previously I was starting the chat signed into the app.

This last time, I signed out and started the chat online. The prompts were different asked if I was shopping for a product.

The rep who joined said they were from the Sales department.

I think I might have got someone from the Sales vs normal customer service. Not sure, but they did it right away no questions asked

Good Luck!
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04-16-2024 at 10:34 AM.
04-16-2024 at 10:34 AM.
I need this deal. Frustrating to just miss out. Congrats to those who managed to snag.
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04-16-2024 at 10:38 AM.
04-16-2024 at 10:38 AM.
Quote from wordsfly :
I need this deal. Frustrating to just miss out. Congrats to those who managed to snag.
Deal of the year
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04-16-2024 at 10:41 AM.
04-16-2024 at 10:41 AM.
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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.

Just keep trying there should be no issue unless they start asking for your zip code. If they ask you for zip code most likely will be a NO. Just thank them if they say no, exit and try another chat.

Now if they ask for the model and link of item without any questions on your zip code you have a good chance of getting it approved. I tried 3 times yesterday and after the third all reps were busy. Tried this morning and the rep was so nice. He even changed the price when he had given a higher one for the Microcenter in my city. Asked if he could change it to the price in Indianapolis and he changed it! He was so patient because I changed my mind on the shipping and changed my order 3 times! I really got such a patient rep. I am embarrassed how much I made him work. Grateful I got the specked out M3 16gb/for 1144 total including tax.
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04-16-2024 at 10:48 AM.
04-16-2024 at 10:48 AM.
Quote from OliveHarrier748 :
Just keep trying there should be no issue unless they start asking for your zip code. If they ask you for zip code most likely will be a NO. Just thank them if they say no, exit and try another chat.

Now if they ask for the model and link of item without any questions on your zip code you have a good chance of getting it approved. I tried 3 times yesterday and after the third all reps were busy. Tried this morning and the rep was so nice. He even changed the price when he had given a higher one for the Microcenter in my city. Asked if he could change it to the price in Indianapolis and he changed it! He was so patient because I changed my mind on the shipping and changed my order 3 times! I really got such a patient rep. I am embarrassed how much I made him work. Grateful I got the specked out M3 16gb/for 1144 total including tax.
which m3 16gb is $1144 including tax on the microcenter website??
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04-16-2024 at 10:59 AM.
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Quote from AmusedMoon6137 :
Finally got a price match after 15+ tries! Don't give up! I did something different on this last attempt that might help others

Previously I was starting the chat signed into the app.

This last time, I signed out and started the chat online. The prompts were different asked if I was shopping for a product.

The rep who joined said they were from the Sales department.

I think I might have got someone from the Sales vs normal customer service. Not sure, but they did it right away no questions asked

Good Luck!

Was the item you price matched in stock?
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04-16-2024 at 11:01 AM.
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Has anyone been able to get BB to PM the 2024 13" 16/512 Air since late last night when it's been showing as out of stock/sold out on Microcenter's site?
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Was the item you price matched in stock?

1 item left in stock at the time. Previous reps stated low stock was a reason they couldn't PM
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04-16-2024 at 11:17 AM.
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Deal of the year
Which model in particular do you find to be the best deal?
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Which model in particular do you find to be the best deal?
Well I grabbed the Macbook M3 13" 16/512 as this suited my needs, but the 24/1TB version was an ever bigger relative discount. There were also amazing deals on MacBook Pros as well. Basically, if you wanted any kind of Apple Silicon laptop, there were amazing deals across the board.
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04-16-2024 at 11:21 AM.
Quote from allenlucky :
Well I grabbed the Macbook M3 13" 16/512 as this suited my needs, but the 24/1TB version was an ever bigger relative discount. There were also amazing deals on MacBook Pros as well. Basically, if you wanted any kind of Apple Silicon laptop, there were amazing deals across the board.
Agree. I ended up going 15" MBA M3 with 16/512
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which m3 16gb is $1144 including tax on the microcenter website??
The macbook air
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