2017 rMP: Can I still buy AppleCare (not +) for this item?

[konradsa]

I noticed that the old AppleCare (no +) is being sold quite a bit cheaper than the new AppleCare+. Can I still buy plain AppleCare for my new 2017 m3 rMP, if I don't care about the extra AppleCare+ protections?

If yes, what would be the right one to buy, would this one be correct: MD014LL/A?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AppleCare-Protection-MD014LL-A-for-MacBook-Pro-Pro-Retina-Touchbar-Air-13-/182658302259?epid=1524517194&hash=item2a87488133:g:vTUAAOSwpONZVRtw

And can I just buy this within a year if I decide to?

 

[FilmIndustryGuy]

I noticed that the old AppleCare (no +) is being sold quite a bit cheaper than the new AppleCare+. Can I still buy plain AppleCare for my new 2017 m3 rMP, if I don't care about the extra AppleCare+ protections?

If yes, what would be the right one to buy, would this one be correct: MD014LL/A?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AppleCare-Protection-MD014LL-A-for-MacBook-Pro-Pro-Retina-Touchbar-Air-13-/182658302259?epid=1524517194&hash=item2a87488133:g:vTUAAOSwpONZVRtw

And can I just buy this within a year if I decide to?

From my understanding if buying within 3 months of purchase, you automatically get applecare+

 

[konradsa]

From my understanding if buying within 3 months of purchase, you automatically get applecare+

I wish that was the case, but I think you are mistaken.

 

[FilmIndustryGuy]

Nope, on phone with AppleCare now. its def Applecare+ if you buy AppleCare within 60 days of purchase. I guess you pay applecare price for applecare+

 

[konradsa]

If you like in the description of the eBay link, you see the following:

This AppleCare Protection Plan is not the same as AppleCare+ (AppleCare Plus), which offers accidental damage coverage.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AppleCare-Protection-MD014LL-A-for-MacBook-Pro-Pro-Retina-Touchbar-Air-13/162570752070?_trksid=p5411.c100167.m2940&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20140131123730&meid=f7417c6bbc0641388c2006941f64ecb4&pid=100167&rk=1&rkt=15&mehot=lo&sd=182658302259

That conflicts with what you are saying. No good information available anywhere. Guess I need to call Apple too.

 

[Weaselboy]

There was a front page story on this the other day and the article said you could still call Apple and get the old AC in the first year, just like before.

 

[Lightsaber]

You can also still buy standard Applecare at a bit of a discount from online vendors such as Amazon and B&H.

 

[konradsa]

You can also still buy standard Applecare at a bit of a discount from online vendors such as Amazon and B&H.

Do you know if that is upgraded to AppleCare+ automatically if bought within the first 60 days?