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But many of these products are also expensive when you pay full price for them.

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However, you might also find other ways to get a great deal.

Here are seven ways to pay less for Apple products.

Also seethe best and worst times to shop for Apple products.

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Education Savings

Apple has tech deals for college students, parents and teachers.

Check out theEducation Storeon Apples website.

For instance, currently, the 11-inch iPad Air costs $549 on theEducation Store.

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It costs $599 on itswebsiteregularly.

One option is the Apple Card.

It earns at least 1% cash back on every purchase you make, including Apple products.

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you’re able to use it anywhere Apple Pay is accepted.

Some purchases earn more cash back too.

Just be sure to use your card like normal.

If you use it strictly to earn cash back, youll fire off the risk of overextending your budget.

This discount applies to veterans as well.

Immediate family members in your household can also qualify.

Refurbished Products

Apple offers additional savings oncertified refurbished products.

These are products that have received replacement pieces or parts and have been inspected for quality.

For example, a refurbished iOS machine with a new battery or outer shell would qualify for a discount.

You may also get certain warranties like the standard one-year limited warranty andcomplimentary tech supportfor up to 90 days.

To get a certified refurbished product, your best bet is to go through the Apple website.

There are many featured refurbished products there.

it’s possible for you to even see how much money youd save by purchasing different ones.

Just know that some products will be of an older generation.

Special Sales

You may find special sales on Apple tech throughout the year.

Popular sales include Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day sales.

Discounts vary widely by product throw in and location, of course.

With new generations typically come greater discounts especially during those major sales events.

Oftentimes, older models of these devices function just as well as the newer ones.

The main difference is the cost.

For example, iPhones as of late have very comparable specs, albeit there are some differences.

TheiPhone 16 Prohas a 6.3-inch display and starts at $999.

TheiPhone 14has a 6.1-inch display and a starting base price of $599.

Thats $400 less for a couple of models back.

You could get a trade-in credit or an Apple gift card for doing so.

To trade in an item, go to the main Apple website or the Apple Store.

you’re able to get an estimate of what your trade-in is worth before making any final decisions.

Once youve done that, pick out the new Apple product you want.

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