OSX on a Mac Mini

[mauidj]

So why didn't you get it from the store that you were in?
I don't understand how some people can go and use the facilities, expertise and investment of a store only to turn round and purchase from someone else.
Apple do not sell at discounts anywhere so what was your reason for not buying from the Apple Store?
I used to work in HiFi and the same thing always happened where I would spend hours demonstrating a pice of equipment to a buyer then have him go purchase it from another store or the internet.
:-(

[mauidj]

Trev wrote:
@mauidj

Were you upset that the person didn't say thank you or that you didn't make your commission? Best Buy's high-end subsidiary Magnolia Hi-Fi has decent service (not always technically savvy--just helpful), but they sell everything at MSRP. Why would anyone in their right mind pay that when they know they can do better somewhere else? Apple's the exception, as you noted, since their stuff retails for the same price pretty much everywhere (gotta love Costco or Sam's Club for iPods). Perhaps our friendly moderator had a Best Buy gift card floating around?

I was not upset by this behavior.  I just feel it is somewhat dishonest. A person goes into a store and takes up a salesman's time and obviously does not say "by the way I'm not gonna buy this item from you".
All the while knowing that they are using this experience for their gain only. That's dishonest.  But it does not upset me or I would be upset all the time as we are surrounded by dishonesty.

As you mentioned.....It's all about service.
You want it you should expect to pay for it.

My question was why did he not go to Best Buy to start with.
That's all.

[mauidj]

beller wrote:
The other place for discounts, the Apple refurb store!  Fully warranty and a much better price than MSRP.

Bob

Absolutely.  It's a great place to save big bucks and still get a like new product fully checked out by Apple.
My new Mac Mini will come from there I hope.