If you don’t live close to an Apple store, you might be tempted to try out your local Best Buy, but are there any drawbacks with going that route?
There’s no getting around it –- Apple products are expensive. The new iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at $1,199, the MacBook Air is $999, and the Apple Watch Series 11 will run you at least $399. If you buy directly from Apple, you may be able to trade-in another device or upgrade to a newer phone more often, but are there any advantages (or disadvantages?) from buying with an Apple retailer like Best Buy?
If you don’t live close to an official Apple Store, you might want to try a visit to your local Best Buy. After all, there are more than 1,000 Best Buy locations, with at least one in every state, compared to less than 300 Apple stores across the U.S. While it’s easy to buy directly from Apple’s website, you will have to wait a few days for your item to ship to you.
