Amazon cheaper?

For what it 's worth, we see many posts here from people who bought through non-Apple sources to save a few bucks and ended up with almost unusable devices. All Apple products are in high demand; that attracts some unscrupulous vendors.

I fully agree with the others--if you need to save money, buy a refurb directly from Apple online. You get a full warranty, eligibility for AppleCare, and a good night's sleep.

https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/mac

I just had a quick look on Amazon.com and all the Macs and iPhones I saw are 'renewed', i.e. refurbished second-hand: Amazon say 'These pre-owned products are not Apple certified but have been inspected and tested by Amazon-qualified suppliers.' So these are cheaper because they're used, like Apple's refurbished list. They may well be perfectly OK but they are not Apple-authorised.

On the other hand Amazon.co.uk does have some new Macs and iPhones (some sold by third-party sellers). I didn't compare the prices - some of them are older models.

It's almost a given that the manufacturer's price is higher than what you can find just about anything for at a retail store or online.

Don't ask me why, but it's been like this for decades. Only one or twice in the past 30 years or more have I gotten something direct from the manufacturer for less than I could elsewhere.

Allan Jones wrote:

Agree. But not all sellers on Amazon are Amazon itself. Easy for a noob to get the wrong vendor.

Indeed.

FWIW, I cannot find an iPhone 11 sold by any other vendor than Apple

There is ONE 11 PRO search result that is discounted all of $13 😁

Comparing iPhone 11 pro 6.5" display space gray

the same price = $999

https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-11-pro

https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Mobile-Prepaid-iPhone-Carrier/dp/B07XSRMKHY?ref_=ast_sto_dp

We are all other users here and do not work for Apple or Amazon - you need to ask them.

Amazon hosts an actual legit Apple Online Store

Amazon now directly sells Apple products - The Verge

Amazon.com: Apple

https://www.amazon.com/stores/node/2528944011?_encoding=UTF8&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Apple&ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2528944011

For the same reason you can see Target and Best Buy sometimes selling items for below Apple’s price. As authorized resellers they can do that.

Agree. But not all sellers on Amazon are Amazon itself. Easy for a noob to get the wrong vendor.