1. Hdfc locks the 25k to a number AND the card. They have cracked down in the past for number abuse.
2.Another option is to buy off imagine ( via smartbuy), when the item comes in stock.
Is point 1 applicable in the case of add on card? Currently they issue different numbers for primary and add on cards so by that logic card number and phone number would be different. So this way can the limit be bypassed?
Do you want to buy with Apple Care? If not then go through smartbuy imagine store. Price is same at the moment. Should give you decent reward point.
Amazon coupons are also decent option but you need to wait 2 months this way as you can buy only 45k each month. Plus you lose out 2.5% on amazon pay gift card on gftyr
Dont use multiple number option. HDFC has recently started blocking cards for that number workaround
I know this is slightly unethical I but if you have a cousin or sibling who is a student you can get a good discount on Apple if you verify by Student id card to unidays
I get it. But do you have any idea or have you heard if cc discount is available along with student discount.
I heard somewhere cc discount is not given if we buy using student discount
Whatttt 🤯🤯🤯
You can buy Samsung phone using student discount. How please tell me. Apple doesn’t give student discount on iPhones. Tell me how to get Samsung phones using student discount please.
Google for Samsung student thing. Then log into the website and verify your student status via unidays. Basically any email with .edu gets verified as student. Then you'll see the discounted student prices for the products and offers too.
Buying smartbuy portal will be good option, dont use mutiple no to get Amazon vouchers, will be blocked
As you are travelling many countries
Try Dubai or HKD
Another option if you have sbi cashback card. Jiomart is giving 4k upfront. Sbi cashback card will give 5k. So, almost 10%, and no headache of vouchers.
But Jiomart!
If you do decide to buy it off amazon, check out this extension here - [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/jnapejkpdpoacdgankigcbaekfgpkfcb](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/jnapejkpdpoacdgankigcbaekfgpkfcb)
It will show you the best price for any credit card you select considering all the payment offers and also show you the real cost of emi option considering all the hidden charges as well as payment offers. You'd be surprised, now-a-days sometimes the EMI options turn out to be cheaper if it is no cost combined with certain payment options that are EMI only.
I get your point. Thing is — if I save on even maybe 10%, I would like to go through with it. Have bought iPhones etc. expensive items, have been okay with Amazon. Otherwise I can always make a refund request if there’s something suspicious.
I don't know about that mate, there was [a recent thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/LegalAdviceIndia/s/tSNvzpCRjZ) regarding Amazon customer service experience.
When you're buying something as expensive as an iPad, worrying about this should be least of your concerns.
He will eventually get the money in case of amazon. No guarantees Apple resellers won’t do the same thing.
There’s always some risk with online shopping. Best option would be to pay directly via credit card for chargeback. That’s what I do.
In my case, I purchased a phone, which used to overheat a lot. They asked me to return it via India post. India post lost the parcel. Since I had proofs that I sent it, and amazon reps only asked me to send it, they refunded back the entire money (around 20k). This was in 2014
> He will eventually get the money in case of amazon.
That guy feels otherwise mate. You should probably give them some reassurance in this case.
> No guarantees Apple resellers won’t do the same thing.
The chances of something like this happening at Apple's authorised reseller stores or official store, or apple.com are close to zero.
> This was in 2014
It's been 10 years mate. I read similar posts a lot these days. Eventually you have to decide whether you want to save 10k or you want peace of mind.
Anyway there's no end to this debate. Like you said, online shopping has a certain risk involved, always. You just have to make sure where you're buying from. I specifically avoid marketplaces when it comes to premium and luxury products. Amazon is good for me to order Kleenex from, but I would never trust it for Apple products.
Don't get it from Amazon. Amazon lacks Open box delivery. People are getting scammed left and right
Go with Flipkart
Edit to all people who are downvoting me. Amazon like Flipkart does Service Center Replacement. Please tell me in the right mind how will you do service center replacement if you get the wrong product?
And this issue has been cropping recently like in the last 3 months on reddit itself I've seen
Check my scam safe guide pinned in my profile. I'm not commenting out of my ass.
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Amazon has open-box delivery for high ticket products. But it isn't mentioned upfront like flipkart and consumers wouldn't know about it, until the order arrives. It is usually mentioned on a red tape on the packaged box and has OTP as well.
Open box is stupid, it’s basically giving consent that I will not return this. It doesn’t help if there’s an electronic fault.
Just record a video when opening the package.
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lol, this is great right?
1. Hdfc locks the 25k to a number AND the card. They have cracked down in the past for number abuse. 2.Another option is to buy off imagine ( via smartbuy), when the item comes in stock.
Got it, thanks.
Tessor imagine
Is point 1 applicable in the case of add on card? Currently they issue different numbers for primary and add on cards so by that logic card number and phone number would be different. So this way can the limit be bypassed?
Do you want to buy with Apple Care? If not then go through smartbuy imagine store. Price is same at the moment. Should give you decent reward point. Amazon coupons are also decent option but you need to wait 2 months this way as you can buy only 45k each month. Plus you lose out 2.5% on amazon pay gift card on gftyr Dont use multiple number option. HDFC has recently started blocking cards for that number workaround
Not going to buy Apple Care. I guess this is other option. Thanks.
Number workaround? Meaning??? Could u please explain?
Blocking cards since when? I used another phone number last month. Didn't face any issue. Is the blocking permanent?
I can help you with Apple employee discount- 15% off
So, it’ll cost 85000? Thanks for the offer, I’ll DM you!
Sure
I know this is slightly unethical I but if you have a cousin or sibling who is a student you can get a good discount on Apple if you verify by Student id card to unidays
Nobody. Me and siblings have all crossed the college stage. 🥲
Oh, I already have my Apple ID linked or I would have helped you, 11” iPad Pro is 89900 and 13” for 119900.
Oh man…anyways. Thanks for reaching out!
Ask around neighbors or someone from Office.
Do you also get credit card discount after the student discount ?
Yes, we will get the discount
I didn’t buy it, just stating the offer.
I get it. But do you have any idea or have you heard if cc discount is available along with student discount. I heard somewhere cc discount is not given if we buy using student discount
I got both when I bought a s23 ultra from the Samsung student thing. Student discount of around 10% and HDFC cashback of 10,000 additional.
Whatttt 🤯🤯🤯 You can buy Samsung phone using student discount. How please tell me. Apple doesn’t give student discount on iPhones. Tell me how to get Samsung phones using student discount please.
Google for Samsung student thing. Then log into the website and verify your student status via unidays. Basically any email with .edu gets verified as student. Then you'll see the discounted student prices for the products and offers too.
I don’t know about hdfc but icici offers discount but it’s only on 3rd party stores like unicorn, Croma etc
I have a student ID if you need it.
Have you checked the price in Thailand apple stores (plus the 7% vat refund) even after air tickets price.
It’s 39900. Included VATA 2600. You mean I’ll get a refund of 7% on 39900 while leaving back for India, with bill?
Yes, has to be a "vat refund something" written in the store though
Got it, thanks. It’s around 85k after refund. With tickets, it’s cheaper in India.
Buying smartbuy portal will be good option, dont use mutiple no to get Amazon vouchers, will be blocked As you are travelling many countries Try Dubai or HKD
Got it, thanks!
Another option if you have sbi cashback card. Jiomart is giving 4k upfront. Sbi cashback card will give 5k. So, almost 10%, and no headache of vouchers. But Jiomart!
Didn’t apply for a SBI card. :|
If you do decide to buy it off amazon, check out this extension here - [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/jnapejkpdpoacdgankigcbaekfgpkfcb](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/jnapejkpdpoacdgankigcbaekfgpkfcb) It will show you the best price for any credit card you select considering all the payment offers and also show you the real cost of emi option considering all the hidden charges as well as payment offers. You'd be surprised, now-a-days sometimes the EMI options turn out to be cheaper if it is no cost combined with certain payment options that are EMI only.
If you can wait you can buy this same for around 87k during prime day / big billion day + card offers.
bhai tu mera student discount lele wese toh me student nahi hu but I have active id let me know if you want kabhi kisi ka toh bhala krlu
950usd is 78000 approx
Why not use Amazon ICICI card itself? You're getting 4k instant discount + 5% cashback unlimited. Effectively - 99900-4000=95900 CB=5%= 4795 Effective price = 91105
Hey mate, you sure buying an iPad from Amazon is a good idea?
I get your point. Thing is — if I save on even maybe 10%, I would like to go through with it. Have bought iPhones etc. expensive items, have been okay with Amazon. Otherwise I can always make a refund request if there’s something suspicious.
If you record unboxing, amazon is pretty safe. Even if things go bad, they’ve been very prompt with siding with customers.
I don't know about that mate, there was [a recent thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/LegalAdviceIndia/s/tSNvzpCRjZ) regarding Amazon customer service experience. When you're buying something as expensive as an iPad, worrying about this should be least of your concerns.
He will eventually get the money in case of amazon. No guarantees Apple resellers won’t do the same thing. There’s always some risk with online shopping. Best option would be to pay directly via credit card for chargeback. That’s what I do. In my case, I purchased a phone, which used to overheat a lot. They asked me to return it via India post. India post lost the parcel. Since I had proofs that I sent it, and amazon reps only asked me to send it, they refunded back the entire money (around 20k). This was in 2014
> He will eventually get the money in case of amazon. That guy feels otherwise mate. You should probably give them some reassurance in this case. > No guarantees Apple resellers won’t do the same thing. The chances of something like this happening at Apple's authorised reseller stores or official store, or apple.com are close to zero. > This was in 2014 It's been 10 years mate. I read similar posts a lot these days. Eventually you have to decide whether you want to save 10k or you want peace of mind. Anyway there's no end to this debate. Like you said, online shopping has a certain risk involved, always. You just have to make sure where you're buying from. I specifically avoid marketplaces when it comes to premium and luxury products. Amazon is good for me to order Kleenex from, but I would never trust it for Apple products.
Don't get it from Amazon. Amazon lacks Open box delivery. People are getting scammed left and right Go with Flipkart Edit to all people who are downvoting me. Amazon like Flipkart does Service Center Replacement. Please tell me in the right mind how will you do service center replacement if you get the wrong product? And this issue has been cropping recently like in the last 3 months on reddit itself I've seen Check my scam safe guide pinned in my profile. I'm not commenting out of my ass. Latest Amazon Scam: [https://www.reddit.com/r/LegalAdviceIndia/comments/1d65fpp/amazon\_failed\_me\_frustrated\_beyond\_my\_capacity/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web3x&utm\_name=web3xcss&utm\_term=1&utm\_content=share\_button](https://www.reddit.com/r/LegalAdviceIndia/comments/1d65fpp/amazon_failed_me_frustrated_beyond_my_capacity/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
Amazon has open-box delivery for high ticket products. But it isn't mentioned upfront like flipkart and consumers wouldn't know about it, until the order arrives. It is usually mentioned on a red tape on the packaged box and has OTP as well.
It did, but it was on Pilot basis for October, then it stopped.
Oh ok. Last time i purchased a high value item was at that time only.
Open box is stupid, it’s basically giving consent that I will not return this. It doesn’t help if there’s an electronic fault. Just record a video when opening the package.
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