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Apple Education Store: 8% Cashback (No Cap, Exclusions Apply) @ Cashrewards

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Apple Education Store: 8% Cashback (No Cap, Exclusions Apply) @ Cashrewards
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I Smell Pennies on 09/03/2023 - 00:00 cashrewards.com.au (821 clicks)
Last edited 09/03/2023 - 00:17

Happy Cashrewards Day 🥳🥳

Apple cashback has arrived again (as per the banner on the Cashrewards website) and almost everything is now eligible (please see list of exclusions below), and with NO CAP or LIMITS! Spend away!

Stack with 10-15% off Gift Cards from ColesWorth for even greater discounts (Remember - Apple allows max of 8 GCs per transaction. You can bypass this by adding the GC to your Apple Account Balance instead)

Upsized cashback rate: 8% (Was 1.5%)

Offer ends 11:59pm AEDT 09/03/2023

Use the Cashrewards app for the highest chance of tracking! - TA's #1 tip

Information on Education Pricing (for members that are eligible based on Apple's T&Cs): After clicking 'Shop Now', navigate via the Education link in Apple's footer menu before adding items to cart.

Please allow up to 7 days for Apple to track. Apple is usually on the slower end compared to other merchants

Special Terms

  • Ineligible for cashback (updated 03/02/23): HomePod Gen 2, New Mac Mini, Pro Display XDR, Purchase of Gift Cards, Gift Wrap, Shipping, Apple Developer Programs, Purchases via trade-ins, AppleCare purchased individually (or after associated product ships).

  • Important: Cashback tracks to member accounts between 2-7 days after you receive confirmation from Apple that the product has been shipped.

  • Apple sells and ships products to end user customers only; you may not purchase for resale. Eligible only to a customer for up to five (5) units per eligible product, except iPhone, in which case only two (2) units within a thirty-day (30-day) period are eligible.

  • Cashback is eligible on purchases paid with gift cards, and eligible on the purchase of Apple refurbished products.

  • Cashback is ineligible on EPP purchases (Employee Purchase Program).

  • Apple Education Store eligibility: full time or part time students aged 18 or over with current student union or student ID card and studying at an accredited Australian university or Apple approved institution; lecturers or staff at an accredited Australian university; teachers or lecturers working at an Apple approved & registered education establishment within Australia. Additionally, products purchased from Apple's Education Store must be for personal, education, or research use.

  • Information on Education pricing (for members that are eligible based on Apple's T&Cs): After clicking 'Shop Now', navigate via the Education link in Apple's footer menu before adding items to cart.

OzBargainers… Enjoy :)

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closed Comments

  • FrugalNotStingy on 09/03/2023 - 00:16

    It isn‘t listed in the exclusions so is it safe to say that the M2 Macbook Pro is eligible for cashback?

    • I Smell Pennies on 09/03/2023 - 00:19
      +1

      That's correct :)

      • FrugalNotStingy on 09/03/2023 - 00:30

        This is the deal I’ve been waiting for :)
        iPhone 14 Pro and Apple Watch Hermès is included too!!!

        • I Smell Pennies on 09/03/2023 - 00:34

          Enjoy :)

        • anjel on 09/03/2023 - 02:07

          I heard some negative reviews regarding the quality of watch strap, including leather peeling, discoloration, and difficulties with warranty claims from Hermès. At least it's the case in HK. Hope it's smoothier experience here.

        • Brakus on 09/03/2023 - 02:15
          +2

          Isn’t this education store only? Edu store does not offer apple watch or iphone

        • DoctorCalculon on 09/03/2023 - 14:04

          iPhone 14 Pro and Apple Watch Hermès is included too!!!

          Are you absolutely sure about this? These products don't have EDU-specific prices.

          @I Smell Pennies Could you please clarify?

          Also: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/13476469/redir

      • DoctorCalculon on 09/03/2023 - 01:44
        +1

        Am I dreaming?

        This usually doesn't happen until much later in the year.

        CR must have made a special deal with Apple.

        Thank you, OP.

        • I Smell Pennies on 09/03/2023 - 02:57
          +1

          CR always have surprises. Enjoy :)

          • Brakus on 09/03/2023 - 08:12

            @I Smell Pennies: Can you confirm if only items showing on the education page are eligible like ipads and macs? Are phones, watches and tvs included? They don’t seem to belong in the edu site

          • KangaDrew on 09/03/2023 - 14:55

            @I Smell Pennies: Unlike SB that rarely track upsized cashback promotions of 20% and above. There's definitely no surprises there!

  • seanyong on 09/03/2023 - 00:41

    It's ineligible on EPP purchases (Employee Purchase Program), but is Apple on Campus (AOC) education store eligible for cashback?

    • relicsinner on 09/03/2023 - 00:50

      EPP would easily trump this anyways.

      • DoctorCalculon on 09/03/2023 - 02:09
        +1

        In the case of AOC, it offers an additional 3.65% discount compared to Education.
        So, this deal still comes out ahead.

  • DandenongBad on 09/03/2023 - 00:54

    Cashback is eligible on purchases paid with gift cards.

    How can you bypass this? really confused

    • nightelves on 09/03/2023 - 00:59
      +2

      You just add the giftcard to your Apple account

    • Cool7 on 09/03/2023 - 11:16
      +2

      Why you want to bypass your eligiblity? First time I have seen somebody want to deliberately invalide his/her cashback. Please hand in your ozbargain badge at the door when you out.

      As you have already said:

      Cashback is eligible on purchases paid with gift cards.

      • DandenongBad on 09/03/2023 - 11:18

        Sorry I read it as ineligible…as they are usually ineligible

        • Cool7 on 09/03/2023 - 11:22

          Giftcard/account balance with Apple+Cashrewards is usually fine. But not always with other cashback site. It's definately worth checking it out. "The devil is in the details"

        • DoctorCalculon on 09/03/2023 - 12:07

          Redemption of GCs have always been eligible for CB with Apple / Edu.

  • forbarg on 09/03/2023 - 01:02
    +1

    Is the 8% only for education store? Is the rate available for refurbished products? Thanks.

    • I Smell Pennies on 09/03/2023 - 02:58

      If you can find refurbished products while on the education store, I don't see why not?

  • shiznit on 09/03/2023 - 01:09
    +2

    Nice to stack with the bonus Airpods deal too. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/goto/751788

    • rabkoa on 09/03/2023 - 13:36

      Try to add Airpod to my Macbook purchase on Education Store site and all options are blanked out except "No, thanks"

      Is it not applicable to purchase on Education store?

      On the normal Apple site then it allows me to add Airpod fine.

      • FrugalNotStingy on 09/03/2023 - 13:50

        I’ve just ordered a MBP on the EDU Store and added the free Airpods without issues. Did you go to the AOC site instead?

        • rabkoa on 09/03/2023 - 13:59
          -1

          Edu site is https://www.apple.com/au_edu_5000447

          Macbook Pro 14inch Pro is $2840.20 on Edu site.

          Same item is $2959 on normal Apple store but can add Airpod for free.

          • rabkoa on 09/03/2023 - 14:09

            @rabkoa: Actually if you follow the promotion link then it's $2959 for Macbook Pro 14 inch
            https://www.apple.com/au-hed/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro

            Normal price is $3199

            So i am not sure what this Edu site is https://www.apple.com/au_edu_5000447

            but it's cheaper at $2840.20 for the Macbook itself without the Airpod.

            • DoctorCalculon on 09/03/2023 - 19:37

              @rabkoa:

              So i am not sure what this Edu site is https://www.apple.com/au_edu_5000447

              That is the link for the AOC (EPP) site. Also, the link you pasted above is broken since it is missing the /store suffix.
              This would explain why you are not seeing the AirPods as an option.

          • FrugalNotStingy on 09/03/2023 - 14:16

            @rabkoa: To be sure to get the cashback from this deal, it is advised that we click to the edu store as per the instruction found in the original post:

            After clicking 'Shop Now', navigate via the Education link in Apple's footer menu before adding items to cart.

            Which is this site https://www.apple.com/au-hed/store (after clicking via CR.)

            I know it’s tempting to use other EDU site or even the AOC site as their prices are slightly cheaper, but if we want to be certain the cashback will go through then it’s better to use the au-hed site.

  • DoctorCalculon on 09/03/2023 - 01:54
    -2

    Could someone please confirm if GST is excluded before cashback is calculated for Apple?

    • fraxinus on 09/03/2023 - 07:05

      Yes, that’s how it was calculated for two purchases I made from Apple online in the past few months (tracked quickly but still waiting for the cash…), though I thought that was standard for cashback on anything(?), not just Apple.

  • jb44 on 09/03/2023 - 05:25
    +1

    Is coles or woolies running promo for discounted apple gc. Not sure if OP is referring to prior campaigns.

    Is there any other option to get discounted apple gc?

    Planning to get m2 mac pro, every % counts as these machines are not cheap…

    • twitch1979 on 09/03/2023 - 06:41

      Not aware of a 10-15% deal that’s active but there are some smaller discounts listed on the gift card wiki you can check to see if any work for you.

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/discounted_egift_cards#par…

    • KangaDrew on 09/03/2023 - 12:09

      Referring to previous deals from what I can tell e.g. 20x EDR points on Apple GC purchases @ Woolies = 10%. So if you stack the 10% with this 8% CB deal….

    • DoctorCalculon on 09/03/2023 - 12:13

      Not sure if OP is referring to prior campaigns.

      Prior campaigns. Example: Apple $20 GC @ 15% off (upfront discount - no points BS) in February 2023.

  • reloxation on 09/03/2023 - 06:49

    New Mac Mini ineligible? Damn.

  • Jad on 09/03/2023 - 07:01
    +4

    Be careful with these Apple ‘Education’ offers. I found out the hard way last time that not everything available through the Edu store was included, only those items listed on the main page (i.e. https://www.apple.com/au-hed/store). That is, only specific Macs and iPads are included.

    The listed exclusions confuses things as if an item doesn’t appear you assume it’s included, but that’s the list for 0% cashback, other things end up as the standard rate (1.5%).

    • OzComment on 09/03/2023 - 11:23

      so iPhone is not included ?

      • DoctorCalculon on 09/03/2023 - 14:10

        I would think not as they don't have a special / discounted price on the EDU store. Likewise for watches.

    • DoctorCalculon on 09/03/2023 - 14:19

      That is, only specific Macs and iPads are included.

      So, refurbished macs may not track at 8% but rather 1.5%. Is this what you are saying?

      What about if I followed the breadcrumbs from the main page, and spec-ed up at a custom 16" M2 MBP w/ 96GB RAM which costs ~ $6200, can I expect a CB of $450.91?

      @minita Could you please help with what is included and excluded with this deal?

      • FrugalNotStingy on 09/03/2023 - 14:32
        +1

        That’s what I just bought but with a bigger HD. I’ll just return the MBP if the cashback didn’t track.

        • DoctorCalculon on 09/03/2023 - 15:26

          Couldn't justify the $500 jump for the 2TB HDD when I have barely used 50% of 1TB on my current mac.

          I guess I will do the same as you. Request a cancellation if it doesn't track at the expected rate, and re-order using the AOC/EPP page.

          • FrugalNotStingy on 09/03/2023 - 15:42
            +1

            @DoctorCalculon: Yeh, diffrent people have different HDD usage. I need my laptop to have 2TB storage minimum. Would love to get 4TB but nah too expensive.

            I will also re-order from AOC if this didn‘t track. I am also very tempted to order from AOC using this deal and see if it will track, but as this deal is Edu Store specific, it will most likely gets declined. If this deal was for both Apple and Edu store then I might give it a crack.

            Regret for not stocking up on discounted giftcards earlier (given this deal only lasts for 24 hours), otherwise it will sweeten the deal more. Will try selling the free Airpods to get $100-$200 back.

            • DoctorCalculon on 09/03/2023 - 16:25

              @FrugalNotStingy:

              I need my laptop to have 2TB storage minimum.

              Just out of curiosity, what sort of stuff do you normally store?
              With the TB4 ports on these newer macs, storing and accessing large VM images on an external TB4 drive is not much of an issue for me.

              As this deal is Edu Store specific, it will most likely gets declined

              Most likely it will track at the measly 1.5% rate.

              • FrugalNotStingy on 10/03/2023 - 15:08
                +1

                @DoctorCalculon: I usually store quite a number of large VMs (hence the RAM need) so that I can access them and make changes or debug upon client’s requests. I do have backups of them on externals and network drives but I rarely take my laptop out with an external drive fearing it might get lost and subsequently the files as I have confidentiality agreements with my clients (storing them on cloud is also out of the question). I also store CAD, GIS files and edit large 4K/ProRes videos.

                The free airpods have shipped and got CR tracking email for them this morning. Waiting for the MBP to ship (ETA is Mar 21-22) and hope it gets tracked.

  • Zippy7 on 09/03/2023 - 07:09

    Awesome. Better than the SB deal from yesterday.
    Ordered a M2 14" Pro and some suggested accessories during checkout - will be interested to see how those additional items track, since they were on the way out.
    Interesting that Apple do not let you buy AppleCare during checkout these days (at least it only showed the complimentary 7 days and no option to buy)

  • MEGASERVE on 09/03/2023 - 08:05

    Nobody thinks youre capping

  • timesoldroman on 09/03/2023 - 08:21

    Any idea if refurbished items from the edu store also get 8% cashback? Or are they at the 1.5%?

  • tc423 on 09/03/2023 - 08:31
    +2

    M1 MacBook Air base model seems to be a good deal.

    • tc423 on 09/03/2023 - 13:40
      +1

      Bought base model M1 Macbook Air $1,349 - 10% GC - 10% TRS - 8% CR - $150 (Free Airpods 2nd) = ~$850, delivered before lunch time today.
      Sold my old MBA (1 yr old same model) with new charger/cable for $900 just now.
      Look at the smile on my face ^^

      • yanlianglee on 09/03/2023 - 13:51

        May I ask which platform do you use to sell your old MacBookAir?

        • tc423 on 09/03/2023 - 14:00
          +1

          Just asked around in Facebook group.

  • rah1 on 09/03/2023 - 09:24

    Is there a limit on how many orders per account we can make with this, as long as we stay under the product cap??

  • 8bitbrother on 09/03/2023 - 10:49

    Op mention some, "10-15% off Gift Cards". I can't seem to find any of those… was that a past deal?

    Also, do anyone know if these deals typically cover third-party products, such as the LG Ultra Fine Display?

    Thanks

    • tc423 on 09/03/2023 - 11:29
      +1

      Think cashback only covers items with edu exclusive price.
      You can buy Apple education GC @ ~10% from OZB classified.

  • Cool7 on 09/03/2023 - 11:29

    Just noticed link in cashrewards page is pointing to normal Apple Store. How to switch to EDU store and still have cashback tracked?

    • tc423 on 09/03/2023 - 11:29

      Go to footer and click on shop for university

      • Cool7 on 09/03/2023 - 11:30

        Thanks, just found in the OP.

  • Cool7 on 09/03/2023 - 12:30

    Apple site is really dumb. It insist to use whole giftcard balance and leave balance in my apple account.

  • jinx66 on 09/03/2023 - 16:52

    Thanks, OP! I just ordered 14" Macbook Pro. I also ordered through the app - fingers crossed it gets tracked :D

  • Ozbourne on 09/03/2023 - 17:17

    Ordered a MacBook Air M2 with SSD upgrade, since this is custom upgrade anyone know how long Apple usually take to process/ship?

    • shiznit on 10/03/2023 - 21:00

      I got my custom order shipped from China, it arrived 8 days after ordering.

  • FujinShu on 09/03/2023 - 20:52
    -1

    Nice! Where can I find the Apple gift cards for 10-15% off? Can't seem to find any deals at my local ColesWorth.

  • blam6 on 09/03/2023 - 22:55

    Does anyone know if this would work on the NZ apple store also?

  • dr_ rusko on 10/03/2023 - 01:44

    what happens if you do an order that does not get "processed tonight" - I have bought the laptop but it's custom - so they might not charge me until it's ready…
    how do you make sure it's tracked?
    do you have to make the claim manually?

    • rah1 on 10/03/2023 - 07:21

      as long as the order is placed(and paid) within the window, it should track.

      • dr_ rusko on 10/03/2023 - 07:58

        but if apple dont "charge" me straight away - then does that mean i miss out?

        • DoctorCalculon on 10/03/2023 - 19:18

          No. The same thing happens with Amazon orders.
          Amazon doesn't charge your card until they are about to ship.

          The key criteria is the order timestamp.

  • rah1 on 10/03/2023 - 18:00

    did any1 get their orders tracked yet??

    • cytotoxic on 10/03/2023 - 20:18

      Not yet

    • jinx66 on 10/03/2023 - 22:52

      mine just got tracked! rewards are still pending though. I received the confirmation + invoice from apple at 6pm today and should receive the product by Tuesday next week.

      • rah1 on 10/03/2023 - 22:56

        Mine got tracked, bt for a lesser amount!! The ipad was invoiced and sent last, and hence, seems to be missed out from tracking. :(

        • cytotoxic on 11/03/2023 - 08:25

          Similar issue here. Bought a custom config MBP with 'free' AirPods
          AirPods in stock but have to wait a couple of weeks for the MBP
          Only the AirPods tracked

          • I Smell Pennies on 11/03/2023 - 12:28
            +2

            @cytotoxic: TA has advised that cashback updates when the remaining orders ship, as per the terms in the OP. Cashback is based on what Apple reports to Cashrewards, not on what is scheduled to be sent. Please be patient. Thanks guys

          • cytotoxic on 17/03/2023 - 07:32

            @cytotoxic: Mine has now silently updated to include the MBP value too after being invoiced by Apple for the MBP

  • evatron on 12/03/2023 - 18:08

    Ordered MBP plus Airpods Pro. My cash reward pending was $228 on Friday with an email confirmation about the tracking. Received another email this morning now the pending amount has changed to $29 (seems like just for the airpords). Anyone has similar issue?

    • dr_ rusko on 12/03/2023 - 21:21

      i never got the macbook tracked - only the airpods??

      • kogi on 15/03/2023 - 06:35

        On mine it got tracked when it was invoiced ( shipped )

        airpods got shipped and tracked
        Then when the macbook shipped the macbook invoice amount replaced the airpods amount

        • FrugalNotStingy on 15/03/2023 - 13:45

          Same. Got my cashback tracking email this morning two days after the order got shipped and with the correct 8% amount. Hope it gets approved on EST approval date. If not, I’ll pester TA!

          • DoctorCalculon on 15/03/2023 - 19:29

            @FrugalNotStingy: Same. There was no additional email from CR once the MacBook Pro shipped. Just a silent update.

            • FrugalNotStingy on 15/03/2023 - 19:42

              @DoctorCalculon: I spent a good few hours today trying to get those 15% off Apple Gift Cards. I wish I had them when this deal was on.

              • DoctorCalculon on 15/03/2023 - 20:03

                @FrugalNotStingy: I wasted so much time in Dec 2022 buying Ultimate Home cards, and then converting them to Apple GCs in anticipation of the M2 MBP.
                Those 15% off eGCs are so easy to purchase, and the deal is still going strong.

                • FrugalNotStingy on 15/03/2023 - 20:17

                  @DoctorCalculon: I wanted to buy more but they wouldn’t let me after 5 times. Asking friends and family to help me buy more.

  • DoctorCalculon on 15/04/2023 - 00:47

    Did anyone here who purchased a BTO MacBook via this deal manage to buy AppleCare+ at 20% off (outside the promo period)?
    I was told they would take into account the shipping delays and the 7-day complementary AC+ period.
    Ultimately, Apple Online did not honour the 20% discount on AC+.

    • cytotoxic on 15/04/2023 - 09:34

      I was planning to, but as you mentioned once the complementary cover ran out it was well past the promotion period due to the shipping delay.
      I was thinking of talking to Apple Chat to see if they would honour the discount, but ultimately I decided not to get AC+ so haven't pursued the issue with Apple

      • DoctorCalculon on 15/04/2023 - 12:31

        I was thinking of talking to Apple Chat

        First level support are completely hopeless. I got through to someone in the Sydney office after an hour of being on hold on and off.
        The guy just apologised for the incorrect promises made by the call centre team.

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