Buying direct from Apple, faster?

Can't think where else to post this question ...
I'm trying to help a friend put together an edit suite. She is in a hurry. Is she better buying the gear ... basically an iMac with FCP Studio ... straight from Mac, in terms of having it in hand more quickly? Or will a major retail outfit put it together in about the same time frame?
All ears,
Ben

If she wants to customize the specs, then she has to order from Apple's online store. If one of the the standard config choices is fine, the fastest way would be to go to an Apple Store (or other brick-and-mortar store that sells Macs) and buy one. Buying from Amazon.com (or other online vendor) may allow her to save on state sales tax (which would be significant for an iMac).
Looking on Apple's +Special Deals+ (clearance and refurb) web page can also save you money, and I've gotten delivery on refurb items the next day, with the standard free shipping (but I think I live about 150 miles from that shipping location).

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