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Retailers Cut Prices on Select Apple Gear for Labor Day

Retailer discounts offer temporary relief from Apple’s summer list‑price hikes for shoppers.

Overview

  • Labor Day promotions across Amazon, Best Buy and B&H have pushed short‑window discounts on iPads, iPhones, MacBooks and accessories, producing steep but narrowly specified savings.
  • Apple Certified Refurbished posted a 13‑inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) at $1,359 on Tuesday, a $240 cut that carries Apple’s one‑year limited warranty and limited stock.
  • Amazon ran a Sky Blue 13‑inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) at $1,399 and B&H listed a 24GB/512GB M5 Air at $1,449 during the holiday sales, with these offers appearing in late August and over the Labor Day window.
  • AirTag 2 prices hit record lows on Amazon — single units around $24 and the four‑pack at about $79.99 — while Amazon Resale Like‑New check‑out discounts are trimming roughly 15% off accessories like the Apple Pencil Pro and USB‑C Pencil.
  • Shoppers should confirm exact color, CPU/RAM/SSD specs, seller condition, warranty and return terms before buying because many headline deals are configuration‑limited, open‑box or resale listings and are likely to sell out quickly.