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TorontoSS

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Nov 9, 2009
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Hi guys - does anyone know if you need an appointment at the Genius Bar when you go to the store to buy AppleCare for an iPad?
 

maflynn

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May 3, 2009
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Nope, just go in and buy it. There should be boxes of them on the shelf near the rear. If you can't find one, ask one of the blue shirt salesmen (o saleswomen)
 

GGJstudios

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May 16, 2008
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From AppleCare+ for iPad:
AppleCare+ must be purchased within 30 days of the date you bought your new iPad. If you did not purchase AppleCare+ with your iPad, you may purchase it at an Apple Retail Store or by calling the AppleCare Contact Center. To buy AppleCare+ at an Apple Retail Store, a Specialist will first need to verify your iPad purchase date and confirm that your iPad has no pre-existing damage. Find an Apple Retail Store. To buy AppleCare+ from the AppleCare Contact Center, you will be required to verify your purchase date and run a diagnostic to confirm that your iPad has no pre-existing damage.
 

TorontoSS

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Thanks, that's what I thought. Was just wondering if you needed an appointment for the inspection.
 

GGJstudios

macrumors Westmere
May 16, 2008
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Thanks, that's what I thought. Was just wondering if you needed an appointment for the inspection.

No, you should be able to just walk in. You may have to wait a few minutes, depending on how busy they are.
 

Tikatika

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Mar 12, 2012
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You can also save the gasoline and call Apple and purchase it over the phone! They send you am email containing a download iOS diagnostics, you click on it, that reads your iPad and voila, purchase made. Easy peasy!
 

s2mikey

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Sep 23, 2013
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You can also save the gasoline and call Apple and purchase it over the phone! They send you am email containing a download iOS diagnostics, you click on it, that reads your iPad and voila, purchase made. Easy peasy!

They didnt even do that for mine - maybe bacsue it was only a week old but after I gave him my serial#, he came back and said "You're all set" and within a week I had my paperwork and digital confirmation within a few hours.

Easy as pie! :D
 
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