ConsumerCowboy

The best-kept secret at the apple store is the refurbished mac:

1. You get the same one-year warranty as new
2. It performs and looks like new
3. The computer carries the same eligibility for Apple Care as new
4. The computer has undergone two sets of rigorous quality control testing
5. It comes in new packaging and includes all manuals and accessories - nothing is missing
6. You get a savings several times that of any coupon or promo code ($150 on a low end MacBook; $750 on a high-end MacBook Pro).
   

The only problem with purchasing a refurbished mac is finding them in stock. They sell out very quickly after they go up due to limited quantity and low pricing. I would check back and if the apple store does not have what you want check out GainSaver. Both are linked below.

See for yourself: Save big on Apple-certified refurbished Macs

GainSaver also has a ton of really good deals on refurbished Apples.