Will Applecare raise my macbook pro value by alot?

kingc0bra · Dec 21, 2012, 03:06 PM

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?

jessica. · Dec 21, 2012, 03:08 PM

Not a lot, probably another $100.

kingc0bra · Dec 21, 2012, 03:13 PM

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

Dweez · Dec 21, 2012, 03:16 PM

Absolutely. I've had my logic board swapped out and that in itself was worth much more than the cost of applecare.

jessica. · Dec 21, 2012, 03:18 PM

Yes I think AC is very much worth it these days.

Spink10 · Dec 21, 2012, 03:32 PM

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 · Dec 21, 2012, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingc0bra

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 · Dec 21, 2012, 04:04 PM

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?

Orange Crane · Dec 21, 2012, 04:08 PM

You're good to buy within the first year, yes.

phoenixsan · Dec 21, 2012, 05:24 PM

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

kingc0bra · Dec 21, 2012, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenixsan

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

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

Dec 21, 2012, 03:06 PM	#1
kingc0bra macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012	Will Applecare raise my macbook pro value by alot? 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? __________________ 2012 13" Macbook Pro, 64GB iPhone 4S, 32GB Ipad1
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jessica. macrumors Nehalem Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wrong girl from the right side of the tracks	Not a lot, probably another $100. __________________ Because I'm an ahole.
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Dec 21, 2012, 03:13 PM	#3
kingc0bra Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012	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 __________________ 2012 13" Macbook Pro, 64GB iPhone 4S, 32GB Ipad1
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Dweez macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Down by the river	Absolutely. I've had my logic board swapped out and that in itself was worth much more than the cost of applecare. __________________ sudo make me a sandwich
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Dec 21, 2012, 03:18 PM	#5
jessica. macrumors Nehalem Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wrong girl from the right side of the tracks	Yes I think AC is very much worth it these days. __________________ Because I'm an ahole.
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Dec 21, 2012, 03:32 PM	#6
Spink10 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2011	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.
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Dec 21, 2012, 04:04 PM	#8
kingc0bra Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012	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? __________________ 2012 13" Macbook Pro, 64GB iPhone 4S, 32GB Ipad1
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Dec 21, 2012, 04:08 PM	#9
Orange Crane macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2012	You're good to buy within the first year, yes.
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phoenixsan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2012	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 __________________ Mac Pro 2010 3.06 Westmere version, 12 Core 64 GB RAM, 4 TB , iPhone 5 (black)
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