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expiredhighlanderfil posted May 26, 2026 6:08 PM

FOR AMEX CARD HOLDERS (YMMV): Apple MacBook Air Laptop 13.6-Inch M5 16GB RAM 512GB SSD $774+tax on $899; WORKS WITH ALL OTHER PRODUCTS, TOO

$774

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NOTE: the below is just a sample deal, it works with pretty much anything you can buy over the Amex offer threshold at ABT.com. The value here is in the ability to both price match and use the offer.

Another note: please do not ask ABT customer service representatives about the American Express offer; according to the experience of some people in this thread, they don't appear to be very well trained on it and don't know how it works.

Further note: most people in this thread have reported not receiving emails that the offer has been triggered, but it posts anyways.

Step 1: Check your Amex cards for offers. Abt.com currently has $125 cash back offer for a $900+ purchase.

Note: Not every account will have this, hence YMMV! Looks like the offer might also be different for different cardholders, including a $100 off $1,000. Mine expires on 7/31/2026, so if you want to hold out for a potentially even greater price difference, there's that option, as well.

Step 2: Abt.com will price match to Amazon via chat (they will send a secure payment link). Amazon still has it for $899. You do still pay tax on $899. For me (MN) the final price after the cash back posts will be $850.64.

Clarification: I paid $975.64, which will trigger the credit. The $850.64 price will be reflected once the offer posts.

Filler items: if you don't have sales tax, search for "corn bread" or "salsa" ($8-ish). There are also some travel accessories, like luggage locks, for $20.

Step 3: Well, there's not one, really. Abt is a certified Apple reseller, so there are no warranty issues here. Can still add AppleCare and all that.

Applies to other models, as well.

https://www.abt.com/Apple-MacBook...40232.html
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NOTE: the below is just a sample deal, it works with pretty much anything you can buy over the Amex offer threshold at ABT.com. The value here is in the ability to both price match and use the offer.

Another note: please do not ask ABT customer service representatives about the American Express offer; according to the experience of some people in this thread, they don't appear to be very well trained on it and don't know how it works.

Further note: most people in this thread have reported not receiving emails that the offer has been triggered, but it posts anyways.

Step 1: Check your Amex cards for offers. Abt.com currently has $125 cash back offer for a $900+ purchase.

Note: Not every account will have this, hence YMMV! Looks like the offer might also be different for different cardholders, including a $100 off $1,000. Mine expires on 7/31/2026, so if you want to hold out for a potentially even greater price difference, there's that option, as well.

Step 2: Abt.com will price match to Amazon via chat (they will send a secure payment link). Amazon still has it for $899. You do still pay tax on $899. For me (MN) the final price after the cash back posts will be $850.64.

Clarification: I paid $975.64, which will trigger the credit. The $850.64 price will be reflected once the offer posts.

Filler items: if you don't have sales tax, search for "corn bread" or "salsa" ($8-ish). There are also some travel accessories, like luggage locks, for $20.

Step 3: Well, there's not one, really. Abt is a certified Apple reseller, so there are no warranty issues here. Can still add AppleCare and all that.

Applies to other models, as well.

https://www.abt.com/Apple-MacBook...40232.html

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May 29, 2026 6:27 PM
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WindiOSMay 29, 2026 6:27 PM
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Placed an order too. Very easy price match.
May 29, 2026 6:38 PM
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JohnH1965May 29, 2026 6:38 PM
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Quote from beatenby :
Nothing on my platinum. I now feel like a stupid for paying for this card.
if you live in a big city and travel once its pretty worth it.
100x4 = 400 for Resy
300x2 = 600~ Hotel I'd say i probably worth 300~ cause prices are inflated
200 Uber credit probably like worth 160~ since prices are like 30% inflated
240 for streaming service i feel like everyone has one now
That alone nets you like 900~ If you don't travel or go out much this is a silly card to have lol
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May 29, 2026 6:39 PM
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CyanGame5296May 29, 2026 6:39 PM
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Quote from beatenby :
Nothing on my platinum. I now feel like a stupid for paying for this card.
It is ridiculous, couponing when paying this much? I downgraded to green, have the $125 coupon.
May 29, 2026 7:31 PM
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goyangyi1May 29, 2026 7:31 PM
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Quote from CanesFan :
I've got the M3 version of this laptop... price seems good, wondering what I can get for my M3?

Are there any obvious reasons to upgrade from M3 to M5?
If you have M3 don't upgrade.
May 29, 2026 7:36 PM
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tmaxam99May 29, 2026 7:36 PM
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Quote from Kaushalmk90 :
Shows out of stock. Is there a way to back order ?
I Just ordered an Starlight color Mac Book. was able to use the 125.00 off 900.00 without any problems..
May 29, 2026 7:45 PM
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CyanGame5296May 29, 2026 7:45 PM
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Quote from WindiOS :
Placed an order too. Very easy price match.
they must be getting slammed, because it was a very slow drawn out process today.
May 29, 2026 8:04 PM
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CyanGame5296May 29, 2026 8:04 PM
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Quote from highlanderfil :
That sounds like an Abt customer service training problem - there is absolutely no mechanism by which Amex can possibly tell you got a PM and deny you the offer (also, why would you even ask an Abt CS rep about it?). Mine posted today (like many, I didn't get an email confirming it) and my MBAir was delivered a couple hours after it did.
Wonder if it is possible they could code it in such a way that future orders don't get the credit since an idiot broke the rule of slickdealing.

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May 29, 2026 8:16 PM
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BlueSuit7775May 29, 2026 8:16 PM
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Also combined with 25 off coupon for a net cost of $823 after taxes . Solid deal.
May 29, 2026 8:35 PM
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davin900May 29, 2026 8:35 PM
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Quote from bhumun123 :
The offer was "$125 cash back offer for a $900+ purchase". But OP spent only $850.64. So, offer should not apply unless a filler of ~ 50$ is added. Am I missing something?
You pay $899 plus tax, which is over $900 unless you're in a state with no sales tax. Your Amex just sees a total over $900 and gives you the credit.
May 29, 2026 8:43 PM
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NilsKMay 29, 2026 8:43 PM
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Quote from echosphire :
I checked my AMEX account this morning after ordering two days ago with a price match and it says the ABT.com offer has been redeemed "You saved $125.00". If ABT has a Mac you want, the Amex side works for $900+ even with a price-match.
Same here
May 29, 2026 8:54 PM
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bhumun123May 29, 2026 8:54 PM
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Quote from BlueSuit7775 :
Also combined with 25 off coupon for a net cost of $823 after taxes . Solid deal.
How to add that coupon. CS refused to add that saying that only works on full price items.
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May 29, 2026 9:19 PM
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BlueSuit7775May 29, 2026 9:19 PM
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Quote from bhumun123 :
How to add that coupon. CS refused to add that saying that only works on full price items.
My chat cs lady asked for the coupon code and applied it no problem.
May 29, 2026 9:36 PM
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lpnjpMay 29, 2026 9:36 PM
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Got only invoice from rep, no order confirmation. It's normal? Payment done.
May 29, 2026 9:45 PM
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davin900May 29, 2026 9:45 PM
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Quote from BlueSuit7775 :
My chat cs lady asked for the coupon code and applied it no problem.
Lucky. Mine said they could not apply the coupon to price matched items.

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May 29, 2026 9:58 PM
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SlickScent2920May 29, 2026 9:58 PM
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Quote from davin900 :
Lucky. Mine said they could not apply the coupon to price matched items.
Same. Mine said the couple doesn't work on Apple products

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