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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

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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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Jun 1, 2026 2:23 AM
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ck128Jun 1, 2026 2:23 AM
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Once it posts, one day.
Quote from amatot :
Ended up biting on this deal when stock came back on Friday the 29th. It will cost be 300$ net after selling my m2. Which is not bad considering get another 2 year warranty with a much faster chip (with Amex) my question to people who got their credit posted. Lately my Amex cash backs have been super quick to post. My abt transaction posted on the 29th. But still no hit on my offer….still shows as added to card. What has been your experience with the timeline, thanks!
Jun 1, 2026 2:29 AM
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Anhsirk78Jun 1, 2026 2:29 AM
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Quote from amatot :
Ended up biting on this deal when stock came back on Friday the 29th. It will cost be 300$ net after selling my m2. Which is not bad considering get another 2 year warranty with a much faster chip (with Amex) my question to people who got their credit posted. Lately my Amex cash backs have been super quick to post. My abt transaction posted on the 29th. But still no hit on my offer….still shows as added to card. What has been your experience with the timeline, thanks!
Once it posts it takes one day to show up cash back
Jun 1, 2026 1:56 PM
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Anhsirk78Jun 1, 2026 1:56 PM
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Quote from Anhsirk78 :
Once it posts it takes one day to show up cash back
Did any one got shipping notification from recent orders from last week?
Jun 1, 2026 1:57 PM
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amatotJun 1, 2026 1:57 PM
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Quote from Anhsirk78 :
Once it posts it takes one day to show up cash back
here's the deal. I had a chat with Amex this morning. apparently the order was charged as a store order by the rep doing the price match through chat. and this order would not qualify / trigger the offer. I already emailed Abt to either manually do the 125 refund or re-bill me as an online purchase. Mac is already in transit. they open in 5 minutes and I will call also. quite frustrating for sure. Hopefully they are not doing this billing on purpose to avoid these cash back offers....
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Jun 1, 2026 2:13 PM
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stan1337Jun 1, 2026 2:13 PM
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Quote from amatot :
here's the deal. I had a chat with Amex this morning. apparently the order was charged as a store order by the rep doing the price match through chat. and this order would not qualify / trigger the offer. I already emailed Abt to either manually do the 125 refund or re-bill me as an online purchase. Mac is already in transit. they open in 5 minutes and I will call also. quite frustrating for sure. Hopefully they are not doing this billing on purpose to avoid these cash back offers....
My amex charge shows as Payment Method: Paid Online, does yours say something else? I guess if they took your card info manually they could charge it as in store
Jun 1, 2026 2:24 PM
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amatotJun 1, 2026 2:24 PM
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Quote from stan1337 :
My amex charge shows as Payment Method: Paid Online, does yours say something else? I guess if they took your card info manually they could charge it as in store
yes mine shows as a store order. my rep emailed me back and apologized and they will fix it by probably re-funding / re-charging me properly. At least they have good CS.
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PurpleNarwhal693Jun 1, 2026 3:44 PM
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Quote from amatot :
yes mine shows as a store order. my rep emailed me back and apologized and they will fix it by probably re-funding / re-charging me properly. At least they have good CS.
After posting, how can you see if it was online or not? The only way I thought was that innit was in store they would charge IL sales tax, whereas online i would pay my state tax rate which is different. Looks like I need to chat with Amex and Abt
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amatotJun 1, 2026 4:27 PM
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Quote from PurpleNarwhal693 :
After posting, how can you see if it was online or not? The only way I thought was that innit was in store they would charge IL sales tax, whereas online i would pay my state tax rate which is different. Looks like I need to chat with Amex and Abt
probably will show .com somewhere. in any case, the reason I found out is that the offer was still showing on my amex as added. Amex CS told me that it showed as a store order --> emailed ABT Rep --> got a call from them. they just refunded me full amount and made a new charge as an "online order"
Edit: so mine showed as
ABT ELECTRONICS - REGLENVIEW IL - so if thats what the charge is go ahead and contact them if the offer doesnt go through....

the new charge shows ABT.COM and am assuming will trigger AMEX
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Jun 1, 2026 4:53 PM
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Anhsirk78Jun 1, 2026 4:53 PM
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Quote from amatot :
probably will show .com somewhere. in any case, the reason I found out is that the offer was still showing on my amex as added. Amex CS told me that it showed as a store order --> emailed ABT Rep --> got a call from them. they just refunded me full amount and made a new charge as an "online order"
Edit: so mine showed as
ABT ELECTRONICS - REGLENVIEW IL - so if thats what the charge is go ahead and contact them if the offer doesnt go through....

the new charge shows ABT.COM and am assuming will trigger AMEX
If it is ABT.COM it will trigger Amex offer
Jun 1, 2026 6:10 PM
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temperlancerJun 1, 2026 6:10 PM
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Quote from amatot :
yes mine shows as a store order. my rep emailed me back and apologized and they will fix it by probably re-funding / re-charging me properly. At least they have good CS.
Thank you for this. I didn't realize that until you mentioned. Reached out and they were able to fix it by canceling the old order and putting a new one in. Now I am seeing the correct abt.com charge. Hopefully it would post soon.
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PurpleNarwhal693Jun 1, 2026 6:44 PM
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Quote from amatot :
probably will show .com somewhere. in any case, the reason I found out is that the offer was still showing on my amex as added. Amex CS told me that it showed as a store order --> emailed ABT Rep --> got a call from them. they just refunded me full amount and made a new charge as an "online order" Edit: so mine showed as ABT ELECTRONICS - REGLENVIEW IL - so if thats what the charge is go ahead and contact them if the offer doesnt go through....the new charge shows ABT.COM and am assuming will trigger AMEX
Yep this is what mine shows as, Amex confirmed it was "in store". Waiting to hear back from Abt but will just call.
Jun 1, 2026 7:37 PM
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amatotJun 1, 2026 7:37 PM
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Quote from PurpleNarwhal693 :
Yep this is what mine shows as, Amex confirmed it was "in store". Waiting to hear back from Abt but will just call.
When the person called me to do the reversal I told her to get ready for similar cases lolol I knew this was coming!
Jun 1, 2026 7:43 PM
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Ecl90Jun 1, 2026 7:43 PM
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My rep said
After talking with my buyer I need to clarify that if you use the American Express $125 incentive it is not eligible in addition to the price match. I'm happy to help you with that but the $125 AmEx incentive cannot be applied with this price match. Would you still like me to proceed with this order?
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Quote from highlanderfil :
Literally no reason to believe MBA M6 will have either touchscreen or OLED.

whoops you're right... would be pro and ultra if anything not Air

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