How to Use TheresMac
A complete guide to finding the best Apple product deals
📱 Browsing Products
- Visit the homepage to see all tracked Apple products
- Filter by category using the buttons (MacBook, iPad, iPhone, Watch, AirPods, Mac)
- Search using the search bar (Cmd+K or click the search button)
- Sort by Newest, Best Deal, or Price
- Toggle New/Refurb to see new or refurbished products
🔍 Viewing Product Details
Click any product card to see:
- ✓ Best current price and which retailer offers it
- ✓ Price history chart (90 days)
- ✓ All retailer prices side by side
- ✓ Stock status (In Stock, Limited, Out of Stock)
- ✓ Product specifications
- ✓ Resale value estimate
🔔 Setting Up Price Alerts
Get notified when prices drop to your target:
- Sign in with Google (click "Sign In" in the navbar)
- Go to Alerts or click "Set Alert" on a product page
- Select the product you want to track
- Enter your target price (the price you want to pay)
- Click "Create Alert"
We'll email you when the price drops to or below your target.
⚙️ Managing Your Alerts
- • View all your alerts on the Alerts page
- • Delete alerts you no longer need
- • Set up to 5 alerts per product category
- • Alerts are checked multiple times per day
📊 Comparing Products
Compare multiple Apple products side by side:
- Go to the Compare page
- Select 2-4 products to compare
- View specs, prices, and value scores side by side
🏪 Retailer Pages
See all products available at a specific retailer:
- • Apple - Official Apple Store prices and stock
- • Amazon - Wide selection, fast shipping
- • Best Buy - In-store pickup, price matching
- • B&H Photo - Pro gear, no sales tax outside NY
- • Adorama - Camera & tech retailer
- • eBay - Refurbished and used deals
- • Back Market - Certified refurbished
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓ Best time to buy: Black Friday, Prime Day, Back-to-School (August)
- ✓ Apple releases: New Macs typically October-November
- ✓ Refurbished: Apple's refurbished store offers 15% off with full warranty
- ✓ Education pricing: Students and educators get 5-10% off at Apple
- ✓ Price matching: Best Buy and B&H often match Apple Store prices
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are the prices?
Prices are updated multiple times per day. Each price shows a timestamp. Prices marked "Estimated" are predictions based on historical patterns.
Is TheresMac free?
Yes, completely free. We earn a small commission when you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you.
Do I need to create an account?
No account needed to browse products. You only need to sign in (with Google) to set up price alerts.
Ready to Find Your Deal?
Start browsing or set up your first price alert.