Apple Store Vs Apple online store, where to buy?

Just wondering how everyone's purchace went. Not sure if I should go to the local apple store or just customize it online. I read somplace that if you order one online they don't ship it within another box and what you get is a banged up box. On the other hand I have purchased an ipod that did not make the click sound and when I bought it back I was forced to pay a restocking fee even though the product was defective. Just want some input before I plunk down $3k.

My laptop (PowerBook) shipped within another box. My 2008 Mac Pro shipped in its own box, and it was banged up
You should never have to pay restocking fee for defective products.
My guess is go to your local Apple store first. See if you can buy one there. Unless there's a customized spec that you actually NEED. I'm not talking about RAM or hard drive, you can install that yourself and its cheaper. I'm talking about the WiFi or the video card. Apple store cannot install WiFi onto it, the video card can be upgraded but you would have to pay for the stock and then pay for the full price of the card you want.

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