Macbook from Craigslist

texmacs · Jul 19, 2008, 11:42 PM

Hi all,

I am thinking about buying macbook from Craigslist...the seller claims its like new/brand new with warranty remaining...My question is if something goes wrong can this warranty be useful? I mean to say is this warranty transferable??...any experience?? suggestions are welcome....Thanks

flyinmac · Jul 19, 2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by texmacs

Hi all,

I am thinking about buying macbook from Craigslist...the seller claims its like new/brand new with warranty remaining...My question is if something goes wrong can this warranty be useful? I mean to say is this warranty transferable??...any experience?? suggestions are welcome....Thanks

Yep, warranty follows the computer. I've purchased used, and verified this with the local service center.

Check actual remaining warranty with the serial number on this page:

https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do

GGJstudios · Jul 19, 2008, 11:53 PM

Have you searched the forums before you started the buying process? As these threads will show, you need to be VERY careful buying ANYTHING from Craigslist!

mBurns · Jul 20, 2008, 12:15 AM

I've purchased an Apple machine years ago from Craigslist. Even with a warranty, as ggjstudios suggested, you need to be careful not only about what you purchase but meeting the individual on Craigslist in a safe public place. I would suggest testing various random things on the MacBook (playing CD, burning CD/DVD, listening to music, surfing the internet, etc). I would also run the provided Apple Hardware Test with the provided OEM CDs. This should give you a fairly good idea if everything is running properly. As for safety, whenever I meet someone on Craigslist I meet them in the morning or afternoon at a Starbucks where there are many people and there is no chance for being robbed.

patmort02 · Jul 20, 2008, 11:17 AM

Make sure you check it out before buying it. Make sure everything is there that he says is there. You can also look at the serial number and look it up online to make sure the warranty is still active.

muldul · Jul 20, 2008, 05:26 PM

The warranty follows the computer, only apple care needs to be name changed. If it is brand new and unused then warranty shouldn't be an issue.

Jul 19, 2008, 11:42 PM	#1
texmacs macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2008	Macbook from Craigslist Hi all, I am thinking about buying macbook from Craigslist...the seller claims its like new/brand new with warranty remaining...My question is if something goes wrong can this warranty be useful? I mean to say is this warranty transferable??...any experience?? suggestions are welcome....Thanks
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Jul 20, 2008, 12:15 AM	#4
mBurns macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA	I've purchased an Apple machine years ago from Craigslist. Even with a warranty, as ggjstudios suggested, you need to be careful not only about what you purchase but meeting the individual on Craigslist in a safe public place. I would suggest testing various random things on the MacBook (playing CD, burning CD/DVD, listening to music, surfing the internet, etc). I would also run the provided Apple Hardware Test with the provided OEM CDs. This should give you a fairly good idea if everything is running properly. As for safety, whenever I meet someone on Craigslist I meet them in the morning or afternoon at a Starbucks where there are many people and there is no chance for being robbed. __________________ MB Air 1.4 C2D iPhone 3GS Factory Unlocked iPhone 4S
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Jul 20, 2008, 05:26 PM	#6
muldul macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Sussex, England, UK	The warranty follows the computer, only apple care needs to be name changed. If it is brand new and unused then warranty shouldn't be an issue. __________________ Black Macbook 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB HD, Snow Leopard iPhone 4 16 GB - Naked iPod shuffle 4GB (3rd Gen) iPod Nano 16GB (5th Gen)
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Jul 19, 2008, 11:53 PM	#3
GGJstudios macrumors Westmere Join Date: May 2008	Have you searched the forums before you started the buying process? As these threads will show, you need to be VERY careful buying ANYTHING from Craigslist!
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Jul 20, 2008, 11:17 AM	#5
patmort02 macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2006	Make sure you check it out before buying it. Make sure everything is there that he says is there. You can also look at the serial number and look it up online to make sure the warranty is still active.
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