Chapter . Save Money on Your .Mac Membership
Whether you’re joining .Mac for the first time or renewing your annual membership, you can often save a considerable amount of money if you know a few tricks.
Buy a Retail Box (at Below-Retail Cost)
Buying a membership or renewal directly from Apple costs $99.95 for individual members and $179.95 for a Family Pack. But I’ve seen prices well under $80 and $150, respectively, at other sites. Although you may not always find a great deal, it pays to shop around!
If you purchase a .Mac membership from a source other than Apple, you will receive a box containing a CD (which you don’t need) and a card with an activation code (which you do need!). You can enter this activation code in lieu of a credit card number ...
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