Engraved Mini ??

PCforever? · Dec 9, 2012, 08:48 PM

Hi Guys,
Just received my daughters Xmas present (ipad mini) via courier. I unboxed the parcel to find the ipad is shrink wrapped. When I ordered it I had it engraved.... do they shrink wrap them after engraving? I dont really want to open it to check... just hope someone's traveled this road before.

cheers

MisterKeeks · Dec 9, 2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PCforever?

Hi Guys,
Just received my daughters Xmas present (ipad mini) via courier. I unboxed the parcel to find the ipad is shrink wrapped. When I ordered it I had it engraved.... do they shrink wrap them after engraving? I dont really want to open it to check... just hope someone's traveled this road before.

cheers

You can't engrave an iPad with shrink wrap on... so yes, they engrave it and then wrap it.

PCforever? · Dec 10, 2012, 01:16 AM

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You can't engrave an iPad with shrink wrap on

Thanks for the smart arse reply....not

colodane · Dec 10, 2012, 08:22 AM

For others that may be following this thread, there is a downside to engraving. I had my iPad 2 engraved when I purchased it from Apple. The engraving was done professionally and looked quite nice - and no charge! However, when it comes time to sell it, you will get a substantial reduction in selling price. Check the usual places such as SellYourMac, Mac2sell, etc. and you will see the engraving penalty. In the future I will not have my Apple products engraved.

Aspasia · Dec 10, 2012, 09:12 AM

Like the OP, I also ordered an engraved mini as a Christmas gift. And yes, the box containing the mini is shrink wrapped and I will not open it.

I've purchased enough from Apple to trust it's quality and customer service and am not at all concerned about the engraving. It will be there, will be correct, and the recipient will be delighted with the personalization.

I also think most people who receive expensive engraved gifts express happiness, not concerns about resale value.

Dec 9, 2012, 08:48 PM	#1
PCforever? macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia	Engraved Mini ?? Hi Guys, Just received my daughters Xmas present (ipad mini) via courier. I unboxed the parcel to find the ipad is shrink wrapped. When I ordered it I had it engraved.... do they shrink wrap them after engraving? I dont really want to open it to check... just hope someone's traveled this road before. cheers
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Dec 10, 2012, 08:22 AM	#4
colodane macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Colorado	For others that may be following this thread, there is a downside to engraving. I had my iPad 2 engraved when I purchased it from Apple. The engraving was done professionally and looked quite nice - and no charge! However, when it comes time to sell it, you will get a substantial reduction in selling price. Check the usual places such as SellYourMac, Mac2sell, etc. and you will see the engraving penalty. In the future I will not have my Apple products engraved. __________________ 2011 iMac 21.5 inch, iPad 2
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Aspasia macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Halfway between the Equator and North Pole	Like the OP, I also ordered an engraved mini as a Christmas gift. And yes, the box containing the mini is shrink wrapped and I will not open it. I've purchased enough from Apple to trust it's quality and customer service and am not at all concerned about the engraving. It will be there, will be correct, and the recipient will be delighted with the personalization. I also think most people who receive expensive engraved gifts express happiness, not concerns about resale value.
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