Local Mac buying issues reported in Gaya stores
Buying a Mac mini in Gaya, India was difficult because local offline stores did not have stock. The plan was to wait for a rumored Mac mini M5 instead of buying the , but before and around Apple’s June 25 price increase, both Croma and Reliance Digital repeatedly said the Mac mini was . Because a Mac was needed urgently, the search shifted to a MacBook Air M5.
Both stores had older stock bought before the price increase, but they would not sell it at the printed retail price. Education and card discounts were not given. Reliance Digital also required to be bought with the MacBook, saying the laptop would not be sold without it.
The purchase went ahead because the need was urgent.
Key points
- Croma and Reliance Digital in Gaya reportedly had no Mac mini stock after repeated visits.
- Apple’s price increase around June 25 affected the buying decision.
- Older store stock was not offered at the printed retail price.
- Education discounts and card discounts were not provided.
- Reliance Digital required with the MacBook purchase.