Mac mini M4 buyers report scarce stock and markups

Some buyers are finding the hard to buy right away. In one area, Apple pickup requires more than a month of waiting and a roughly two-hour drive to a store. Walmart, Best Buy, and Costco show no available stock, even for .

Amazon s appear to be priced far above normal retail prices. For someone trying to replace a 2017 iMac, the practical choice may be to keep using a MacBook for now and wait for regular stock to return.

Key points

  • stock appears hard to find in at least some areas.
  • Apple pickup may involve more than a month of waiting and a long drive.
  • Walmart, Best Buy, and Costco show no available stock in this case.
  • Amazon s may carry large markups above normal pricing.
  • A 2017 iMac re or upgrade may need a backup plan.
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