Resolved Applecare + Transfer

Yeah, there's a one-time insta-transfer as long as you contact Apple with Proof of Purchase and SNU etc etc.

AdamskiUK said:

Yeah, there's a one-time insta-transfer as long as you contact Apple with Proof of Purchase and SNU etc etc.

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Yup. Can be done once

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Trey M said:

Thanks!

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Great. Could you mark the thread as "Resolved"? Thanks!

Is this something new with AppleCare +? I've always been under the impression that the AppleCare followed the device. So, am I understanding correctly that with AppleCare + you would actually have to call in and transfer it?

I initially thought that, but evidently it's tied to the user. I believe that this is because you enter the contractual agreement, and so it's legally bounded insurance provided to you and you alone.

AdamskiUK said:

I initially thought that, but evidently it's tied to the user. I believe that this is because you enter the contractual agreement, and so it's legally bounded insurance provided to you and you alone.

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I have the applecare on my 4s. I'm getting a new iphone 4s for work (company is paying the bill but it's in my name). Can I use the applecare on my work or personal phone since both are in my name?

Shanewilliams said:

Is this something new with AppleCare +? I've always been under the impression that the AppleCare followed the device. So, am I understanding correctly that with AppleCare + you would actually have to call in and transfer it?

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I think the OP is referring to normal applecare, which is tied to the user. The title is misleading, but I think he means "Applecare, plus transfer"

applcare+ is just tied to the phone though, and has zero tie to the user.

mattopotamus said:

I think the OP is referring to normal applecare, which is tied to the user. The title is misleading, but I think he means "Applecare, plus transfer"

applcare+ is just tied to the phone though, and has zero tie to the user.

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I purchased the applecare + for $100, something like that. That stays with the phone and and has to be transferred by calling apple?

tamzab said:

I purchased the applecare + for $100, something like that. That stays with the phone and and has to be transferred by calling apple?

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no, that stays with the phone and has nothing to do with who owns it. It is registered based on serial number and there is no need to transfer ownership. It can help with resell for sure.

mattopotamus said:

no, that stays with the phone and has nothing to do with who owns it. It is registered based on serial number and there is no need to transfer ownership. It can help with resell for sure.

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Great, thanks so much!

mattopotamus said:

I think the OP is referring to normal applecare, which is tied to the user. The title is misleading, but I think he means "Applecare, plus transfer"

applcare+ is just tied to the phone though, and has zero tie to the user.

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mattopotamus said:

no, that stays with the phone and has nothing to do with who owns it. It is registered based on serial number and there is no need to transfer ownership. It can help with resell for sure.

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This is incorrect according to the plan terms:
http://images.apple.com/legal/applecare/docs/applecareplus.pdf

10. Transfer of Plan
Subject to the restrictions set forth below, you may make a one-time permanent transfer of all of your
rights under the Plan to another party, provided that: (a) the transfer includes the original proof of
purchase, the Plan's Confirmation and all of the Plan's printed materials and these Terms and Conditions;
(b) you notify Apple of the transfer by sending, faxing or e-mailing notice of transfer to Apple Inc., ATTN:
Agreement Administration, MS: 217-AC, 2511 Laguna Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758, U.S., fax number 916-
405-3655 or agmts_transfer@apple.com, respectively, and (c) the party receiving the Plan accepts the
terms and conditions of the Plan. When notifying Apple of the transfer of the Plan, you must provide the
Plan Agreement Number, the serial number of the Covered iPhone being transferred, and the name,
address, telephone number and email address of the new owner.

indyzzzz said:

This is incorrect according to the plan terms:
http://images.apple.com/legal/applecare/docs/applecareplus.pdf

10. Transfer of Plan
Subject to the restrictions set forth below, you may make a one-time permanent transfer of all of your
rights under the Plan to another party, provided that: (a) the transfer includes the original proof of
purchase, the Plan's Confirmation and all of the Plan's printed materials and these Terms and Conditions;
(b) you notify Apple of the transfer by sending, faxing or e-mailing notice of transfer to Apple Inc., ATTN:
Agreement Administration, MS: 217-AC, 2511 Laguna Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758, U.S., fax number 916-
405-3655 or agmts_transfer@apple.com, respectively, and (c) the party receiving the Plan accepts the
terms and conditions of the Plan. When notifying Apple of the transfer of the Plan, you must provide the
Plan Agreement Number, the serial number of the Covered iPhone being transferred, and the name,
address, telephone number and email address of the new owner.

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I always email the person I sell the phone to proof of purchase, and I have bought a phone from someone with applecare+ and cashed in on it. As long as you have proof of purchase and the phone, you are good to go.