Apple Now Requiring Apple ID to Make Genius Bar Appointments Online

[OLDCODGER]

Don't have Apple ID, don't want one, so no Genius Bar for me.

 

[ViP3l2]

How did you arrive at the $2K profit figure? Is that per scalper or overall? Sources I've seen say that they're selling the spots for between $1.60 and $6.50 per session, e.g. here: http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/08/05...enius-bar-appointments-then-sell-them-online/

Bloody hell... scammers will find an opportunity anywhere.

http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2013/07/29/in-china-even-genius-bar-reservations-are-gold/

 

[rorschach]

Don't have Apple ID, don't want one, so no Genius Bar for me.

You can just have an employee make it for you. No need for an Apple ID then.

 

[OLDCODGER]

You can just have an employee make it for you. No need for an Apple ID then.

Thanks, I shall remember that - if old faithful ever dies on me.

 

[OneMike]

I don't like this.

 

[KUguardgrl13]

If your mac/device develops an issue and you need to get it looked at, you're not going to be sitting at an Applestore when the issue happens, so you simply phone or go online and book an appointment. No excuse for this to be of an inconvenience to anyone really, and it should mean you don't have to wait around to speak to someone if they know you're coming.

I know at least in the US if you call the store the automated system directs you to go online to make an appointment. Can you call AppleCare?

 

[Morod]

Works for me. And using my Apple ID may improve the service once I get there.

 

[Krazy Bill]

And using my Apple ID may improve the service once I get there.

How will supplying some silly-assed moniker tied to your credit card give you better service?

 

[Toltepeceno]

How will supplying some silly-assed moniker tied to your credit card give you better service?

Shhh, everything apple does MUST be spun to be highly beneficial and innovative.

I don't particularly see it helping OR hurting.

 

[CKA]

It also has to do with scalpers in China booking all of the very few appointments and then selling them for a profit upwards of $2000 a week.

Quite agree, I'm in Hong Kong and we see a big problem in booking Genius Bar. And you can easily find 'booking slot' in some of the mainland China websites for trade.

 

[Morod]

How will supplying some silly-assed moniker tied to your credit card give you better service?

Ummm, my Apple ID not tied to any credit card. Apple has no credit card info of any kind from me.