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iPad engraving
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Nope... Apple will most likely replace a refurbished one without engraving and engraving will drop your resell value significantly.
I completely agree but I also see the desire to get a quick response. Trying to get an answer anywhere else on this site is like trying to pull teeth. I currently have a thread in the Mavericks section with one simple question ~100 views and no one can seem to answer. But yes definitely no the right forum
Apple will replace an engraved iPad but only if you go through Apple Care on the phone for that replacement, which if you don't have Apple Care could cost you a service fee for the call.
Frankly I see little value in engraving them even if it is a gift.
Does Apple still have free engraving promos? I haven't seen one for the iPad or any other handheld device in years.
If you MUST have engraving, the Apple online store free service is certainly a good deal. However, as others point out, I would recommend NOT getting any engraving on your devices.
The resale value is drastically reduced. Check with Amazon, the "sell your mac" type sites, etc. and you will find that for an iPad with engraving the resale can be up to $100 or so less.
I had my iPad2 engraved, and never again. If you must have your name or something on your iPad, use a sticker or some type of label.
When we get a nice shiny new iDevice, we tend to think we will have it "forever". But after two short years we are ready for a better model. Engraving will prevent you from selling your old one for a reasonable price.
The resale value is drastically reduced. Check with Amazon, the "sell your mac" type sites, etc. and you will find that for an iPad with engraving the resale can be up to $100 or so less.
I had my iPad2 engraved, and never again. If you must have your name or something on your iPad, use a sticker or some type of label.
When we get a nice shiny new iDevice, we tend to think we will have it "forever". But after two short years we are ready for a better model. Engraving will prevent you from selling your old one for a reasonable price.
Custom back case is a better idea.
If you plan on using a back case it's better to get a custom case with whatever engraving/print you want, instead of engraving the iPad itself. At least that's what I did with my phone.
If you plan on using a back case it's better to get a custom case with whatever engraving/print you want, instead of engraving the iPad itself. At least that's what I did with my phone.
I engraved my ipad3
I engraved my own iPad 3 (I have a laser engraver) the day after I got it. I have no regrets because I never plan to sell it. It will go to a family member when I upgrade.
I like the idea of it being a bit more difficult to steal.
I engraved my own iPad 3 (I have a laser engraver) the day after I got it. I have no regrets because I never plan to sell it. It will go to a family member when I upgrade.
I like the idea of it being a bit more difficult to steal.
I don't see how engraving it makes it any more difficult to steal. They just take it like a non-engraved iPad.
not a good idea specially if you plan on selling it later on. never have any of my apple products engraved. i want to keep it simple.
I've had two items engraved and I personally will not have any more done.
Engraving doesn't make an item harder to steal. It just makes it harder for the thief to sell.
The engraving is so small that it is barely readable.
Engraving doesn't make an item harder to steal. It just makes it harder for the thief to sell.
The engraving is so small that it is barely readable.
Because when they take the iPad they look "on it's engraved we can't take this one". I bet most thieves don't even know it's engraved until they have it already.
As others said, engraving is a waste. I like to give my iStuff to my kids, siblings, and other family members when I upgrade. And if you sell it, you're going to get way less for it.
Most people put a case on anyways, so you're not even going to see the engraving.
I engraved my girlfriend's iPad with the drawing of a huge tree at the back and her name written on it, I think that it makes for a decorous avant-garde present.
I had it done at the local Jewelry, but it wasn't cheap.
I had it done at the local Jewelry, but it wasn't cheap.
Great Idea...and suggestion!
Sound advice, given the fact you want to retain the resale value as much as possible.
Sound advice, given the fact you want to retain the resale value as much as possible.