Costco Members: Apple MacBook Pro: 14.2" 3K, M3 Pro, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD (2023)

admshhlf

Dec 23, 2024 3:46 AM

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admshhlfDec 23, 2024 3:46 AM

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Would price match and trade in work for this or that's too much to ask for? The agent said I can trade it in in store but wouldn't send me invoice with trade in link included so in the end they still winning when I'm losing my $325 trade in discount on this or BB clerk tricked me? He said it won't let him put trade in on this only if it would be $1699 then they could accept trade in with it

Last edited by admshhlf December 22, 2024 at 08:22 PM.

s5211

Dec 23, 2024 4:43 AM

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s5211Dec 23, 2024 4:43 AM

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Quote from bigaforlife

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Local costco showed a bunch in stock in the app last night, but none this morning. Price matched to BB on the first try. Ended up using a $1200 gift card I received yesterday from a geek squad claim on our TV. Upgrading from a M1 Air 8gb/256gb.Here's my chat prompt if it helps anyone:

This is the way to go! I got it approved in the 2nd chat.

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Cheapskate27

Pro

Dec 23, 2024 7:04 AM

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Cheapskate27

Pro

Dec 23, 2024 7:04 AM

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In stock in Murrieta, CA

For a mid tier (upper middle?) Macbook, I think this might be the deal of the year. If you're lucky/clever/diligent enough to grab one.

Last edited by Cheapskate27 December 22, 2024 at 11:17 PM.

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PowerfulPencil2946

Dec 23, 2024 10:19 AM

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PowerfulPencil2946Dec 23, 2024 10:19 AM

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Is this dead? Trying to find it anywhere in stock for a bb price match

iTom

Dec 23, 2024 11:39 AM

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iTomDec 23, 2024 11:39 AM

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Quote from qdd

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Literally the same happened to me. 10min after I opened the package, I got the email for the declined price match. Then I tried to get it price matched and paid the invoice to make sure it's not gonna happen again.

You mind explaining this further? You paid for the laptop, picked it up already and they reversed it?

I paid and picked it up locally as soon as it was ready which was within 30 minutes. Did you pick it up later or something?

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qdd

Dec 23, 2024 1:21 PM

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qddDec 23, 2024 1:21 PM

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Quote from iTom

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You mind explaining this further? You paid for the laptop, picked it up already and they reversed it?

I paid and picked it up locally as soon as it was ready which was within 30 minutes. Did you pick it up later or something?

If you did the invoice method, you're fine.

I paid the regular price at first and asked for them to refund the difference during the price match chat. I was approved according to chat, but later on I got the email saying upon further investigation, they can't match OOS items. So there's a back office worker that can potentially deny the claim even though I got approved during the chat.

Later on I got the price matched invoice and paid the cheaper price to begin with. This is the safer way to do. Only catch is I can't use PayPal to pay the invoice.

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iTom

Dec 23, 2024 1:33 PM

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iTomDec 23, 2024 1:33 PM

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Quote from qdd

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If you did the invoice method, you're fine.

I paid the regular price at first and asked for them to refund the difference during the price match chat. I was approved according to chat, but later on I got the email saying upon further investigation, they can't match OOS items. So there's a back office worker that can potentially deny the claim even though I got approved during the chat.

Later on I got the price matched invoice and paid the cheaper price to begin with. This is the safer way to do. Only catch is I can't use PayPal to pay the invoice.

Thanks for the explanation. I was confused how they can reverse an approved charge. That makes sense. Price matching from a previous purchase
was denied so they wouldn't refund the difference.

Yes, not being able to use PayPal was a bummer but still a great deal. I figured if I would've gotten in on Costco's deal I wouldn't be able to use it anyway.

Last edited by iTom December 23, 2024 at 05:37 AM.

upintheair

Dec 23, 2024 2:15 PM

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upintheairDec 23, 2024 2:15 PM

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Solid deal

Last edited by upintheair December 23, 2024 at 06:18 AM.

Sk-BD-101

Dec 23, 2024 3:25 PM

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Sk-BD-101Dec 23, 2024 3:25 PM

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how about this:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...ro_m4.html

$1,3900 for M4.

Can get tax free using BH credit card. So the diff is ~$70 more for a M4 (but non Pro)

Last edited by Sk-BD-101 December 23, 2024 at 07:31 AM.

koge811

Dec 23, 2024 3:31 PM

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koge811Dec 23, 2024 3:31 PM

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not a horrible deal but rather get the m4 if you going to pay over priced apple anyway and costco is no longer honoring warranties as well as it used to as a result if they favor investors stock holders over customers they will get destroyed just like everyone else if they continue this path.
lower prices over higher prices to satisfy stock holders. the reason to shop at costco and pay any yearly membership was always for lower prices and gas with good cs. not paying regular price for shit. no retailer or company is infallible

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transparent99

Dec 23, 2024 3:37 PM

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transparent99Dec 23, 2024 3:37 PM

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Quote from robertw477

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If you use Instacart gift cards toward this thats another 20% off. You can buy 2 of them via email and you can buy 2 in store, or maybe more if you can checkout more than once.

Yes, the downside is losing credit card protections like purchase protection and extended warranty (1-2 years on top of Costco's 2), credit cards will cover up to the amount charged

whipdancer

Dec 23, 2024 3:48 PM

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whipdancerDec 23, 2024 3:48 PM

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Quote from iTom

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How is that even a comparison? Laptop vs desktop and you still need a monitor.

If you use it in one location most of the time, it's a reasonable comparison. I have multiple keyboards and monitors (which would get connected even if it is a laptop).

I'm in exactly the save boat.

Sk-BD-101

Dec 23, 2024 3:55 PM

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Sk-BD-101Dec 23, 2024 3:55 PM

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Pulled the trigger…priced matched at BB and used their card for 24 month 0% payment.
Better deal than a regular M4 from BH Audio for $1,399 out the door.

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ale037

Dec 23, 2024 3:58 PM

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ale037Dec 23, 2024 3:58 PM

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Quote from Sk-BD-101

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Pulled the trigger…priced matched at BB and used their card for 24 month 0% payment.
Better deal than a regular M4 from BH Audio for $1,399 out the door.

Price match in person or over chat? I keep getting asked about zip code now

Sk-BD-101

Dec 23, 2024 4:07 PM

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Sk-BD-101Dec 23, 2024 4:07 PM

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Quote from ale037

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Price match in person or over chat? I keep getting asked about zip code now

Over chat. Was Available from Costco using same day delivery and that was the link I provided to BB.

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