What is Apple premium reseller program?

What is Apple premium reseller program?

Apple Premium Resellers offer a full service for professional and business customers, from hands-on demonstrations and Apple-certified training courses, to affordable leasing and financing options through Apple Financial Services.

Does Apple have a reseller program?

The Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) program is designed for companies interested in offering in-warranty and out-of-warranty repair service for any Apple product. ... Qualifying companies can gain access to Apple genuine parts, tools, training, service guides, diagnostics and resources to perform these repairs.

How much discount do Apple resellers get?

The 3% factor - Apple sells the iPad to retail partners at a minimal 3% discount (which is likely much lower than competitors).

Is reselling Apple products legal?

Apple created the iPhone, iPad, and iPod -- as well as various other products. If you don't work for Apple, you can get involved as a reseller of Apple products. ... In order to resell branded products, you need to be officially approved by Apple, and to do so you need to submit an application.

How do you become an Apple reseller?

Becoming certified to repair Apple products requires passing exams through an online Authorized Testing Center. Certifications are updated on a per product basis annually. The certification exam fees are waived for businesses that have been approved to be an Authorized Service Provider.

What reseller means?

A reseller is a company or individual (merchant) that purchases goods or services with the intention of selling them rather than consuming or using them. This is usually done for profit (but could be resold at a loss).

How much profit do Apple resellers make?

On average, when selling Apple products as a reseller, the margins are 8%. Some products had margins as high as 40% (AppleCare Protection Plan) and some were much lower to the point where a sale was losing money. Resellers that match Apple's education discount lose money on every sale.

Is Best Buy an authorized Apple reseller?

Best Buy is absolutely an authorized Apple reseller. In fact they're in a special class of resellers called an "Apple Shop": Apple Shops are Apple-designed outlets located within select Apple resellers and other retail stores.

How do Apple resellers make money?

On average, resellers pay about 92% of Apple's retail prices. It's lower for AppleCare at about 56% but higher for iPhones where they basically pay full price, but the carrier pays them heavily so they actually make more money selling iPhones. So retailers get about an 8% discount.

Do Apple employees get free Apple products?

No. Apple employees don't get anything Apple free. They get a 25% discount on some purchases - like one Mac at 25% off. They also have a “Friends & Family” discount of 15%.

Who are authorized Apple resellers?

• Abt
• Best Buy
• Adorama
• Amazon
• Walmart
• Target
• T-Mobile
• Staples
• Xfinity
• TigerDirect

Is Amazon an authorized Apple Seller?

• Amazon has authorized seller named “Apple” on amazon, only prefer this authorized seller to buy apple products. This seller offers same warranty and same features as any apple outlet offering you.

What is Apple Authorized Reseller (AAR)?

• An Apple Authorized Reseller (AAR) is a business partner that has entered into a contractual relationship with Apple Computer Inc., to sell software and/or hardware products. The Apple website maintains lists of authorized corporate resellers and catalog/Internet resellers.

Do Apple products ever go on sale?

• From time to time, Apple will have a sale on certain accessories, such as Beats headphones. While these special prices will be on Apple's website, they are not otherwise advertised, and there won't be signage in the Apple Store. Sometimes you just get lucky; the discount will pop up when you're ringing out.