Applecare+ within 30 days (Hong Kong)

So I went to my local Apple store yesterday to add Applecare+ to my brand new 5s (purchased from my carrier 3 days ago, mint condition) to be told that I would have to leave the phone there for inspection. When I asked what the inspection entailed, I was told that the phone would be disassembled and reassembled by a technician to ensure there is no damage. Needless to say, I don't want my brand new phone being taken apart so I declined.. Anyone else run into this?

The Pearl said:

You don't have to do any of that, just call Apple and tell them you want to purchase Apple Care + for your new phone. They ask for serial number, charge $99 to your card, end of story. I got Apple Care + for my phone and my wife's on same day. I've never been ask for any type of inspection.

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Thanks for the advice. I did manage to purchase it (without dissection) eventually by going back and arguing a bit. Just a heads up for anyone else in Hong Kong that the Apple store folks seem a bit confused at the moment. Applecare+ is a new thing here so hopefully they'll smarten up soon.