Amazon's MacBook deals tend to get especially good during its major sitewide sales, and with its second-ever Big Spring Sale now live from March 25 to 31, we're not surprised to see discounts of up to $400 popping up across the Air and Pro lines.

Granted, it’s not in the business of horsebit loafers or hand-made scarves, but the iPhone, MacBook and beyond are more than just products of necessity: they’re Veblen goods whose lustre is intrinsically linked to their premium pricing.