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kingc0bra

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Nov 27, 2012
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So I just got a 2012 13' Macbook Pro and thinking if in a couple years I wanted to sell it.

Would it raise my value by alot in a few years if I had extended Applecare?

Is it worth it for me to spend the $250 to get extended applecare?
 

kingc0bra

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Nov 27, 2012
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So do you think its worth it?

Does Apple usually work on macs outside of the original 1 year warranty if its only been a few months since it expired?

I usually never get warranties for anything at all, they are known to being huge ripoffs, but when spending this kind of money on a laptop with expensive parts im not too sure
 

Spink10

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Apple is definitely worth it - I sell used MBP's and AppleCare provides a lot of selling power. People are not afraid of a used MBP with warranty. If you are in the US purchase AppleCare from B&H video - $190.
 

cosmichobo

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So I just got a 2012 13' Macbook Pro and thinking if in a couple years I wanted to sell it.

Would it raise my value by alot in a few years if I had extended Applecare?

Is it worth it for me to spend the $250 to get extended applecare?

It really depends what country you are in, and whether there are decent consumer protection laws at play or not.

If in Italy - no. :)
 

kingc0bra

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Nov 27, 2012
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Thanks Everyone, im in Los Angeles.

So I have a year to buy the extended applecare starting from purchase date right? They didnt change that rule they did with iphones, did they?
 

phoenixsan

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Oct 19, 2012
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Depends on....

what do you consider a lot. For me, depending in the remaining AppleCare in a given machine, can raise the price $75-150


:):apple:
 

kingc0bra

macrumors regular
Original poster
Nov 27, 2012
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what do you consider a lot. For me, depending in the remaining AppleCare in a given machine, can raise the price $75-150


:):apple:

that sounds good for the value + peace of mind until it is sold...I will def look into it, thanks everyone!
 
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