The IT Nerd

Apple hardware is expensive because of the fact that Apple makes it that way. But you can save some money with zero risk in terms of warranty and the quality of the gear. And there’s two ways to do that.

• The Apple Refurbished Store: This is the first method to save money on Apple hardware. Apple has their refurbished store at either https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished in the USA or https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/refurbished in Canada. The advantage of going this route is that the products that are sold are usually returns from customers who didn’t want the products in question. These products are refurbished by Apple back to new status, and are eligible for AppleCare. Which means there’s no risk in terms of buying these products. But the best part is that you can save a significant amount of money depending on the product. One of the only catches is that the products that are available can often change. Sometimes on a daily basis. So if there’s something that you want, you need to jump on it as soon as you see it. The only other catch is that you have to take the products as you see them. In other words, you can’t customize things like storage or RAM.
• The Amazon Apple Store: Apple maintains a store on Amazon where products which are new have a tendency to go on sale. For example, Apple AirPod Pro will often be on sale for example. Having said that, the selection can vary. And you may have to play the long game to find the product that you want at the price you want to pay. But if you’re willing to do that, this can save you some money.

Are there any other ways that people can save money on buying Apple hardware? Leave a comment and share your suggestions.