Apple Releases Instructions And Details On $100 Apple Store Credit

For those of you still upset about the $200 price change, Apple has released details on how to get that $100 in Apple online or retail credit. If you bought it before August 22, you might be eligible. To receive your credit, just follow these easy steps.

Step 1: Identify your iPhone
To confirm eligibility, simply enter your phone number and iPhone serial number in the fields provided.

Step 2: Enter your access code
You will receive an SMS text message on your iPhone containing the access code to redeem your $100 credit. Enter your phone number and your access code in the fields provided to generate an electronic store credit.

Step 3: Get your $100 Apple Store credit
You will receive a $100 electronic store credit to purchase products at the Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store.

Of course, you can't expect Apple to give away money with out a hefty heap of Terms and Conditions. All requests must be submitted by November 30, 2007. Also, prior to submitting the claim, you must activate the iPhone with AT&T. You have to wait at least 24 hours after activation to submit your claim. This could pose a problem for those hoping to unlock it in the near future.

But that's not all. There is literally a mountain of fine print, which I suggest anyone who plans on participating reads carefully.

And if you're planning on trying to rip off Apple somehow and score a few extra bucks, don't. Not only is it wrong, but Apple reserves the right to deny or disregard any claim deemed to be false or fraudulent, so you'll probably just be wasting your time.

You can get the full list of instructions and read the rest of the Terms and Conditions here, as well as some Frequently Asked Questions.

Update: Some users have reported that if you've had your iPhone replaced by Apple via AppleCare, you may need to use your original serial number, and not your current one. This information can be found on the original iPhone's box, or your original receipt. This may not be the case for everyone, though. We've gotten the rebate using a replacement iPhone's serial. Your mileage may vary.