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Best deal on rMBP Applecare?

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So I have about 2 weeks until my AppleCare runs out on my Macbook. Where should I get it online? I see ebay, amazon, etc. Not paying Apple store prices :)
 
devilcm3 said:
who said that?

I bought applecare from ebay and it works like a charm, you just have to get it from the correct seller.
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I said that. eBay is one step above Craigslist, I avoid it unless the item is either inconsequential or the seller is well known. I don't recommend people use eBay unless they have their wits about them or know exactly who to order from.

That's not to say I haven't bought off eBay, I have many times. It's just not my first choice, especially when it comes to items that involve licensing or are single-use.

So, as I said, I avoided eBay. I'm not telling anyone else to avoid it. Just watch out.
 
A lot of people have been telling me to purchase from B&H (which is a website I trust) but I personally will be purchasing through Apple because my employer gets a discount on apple products...
 
Education discount on AppleCare seems pretty good. $183 instead of the normal $250. That is for the 13".

I don't know what other deals are out there.
 
OT: You said you current apple care is running out, does that mean you already bought one and now you are looking for another? I though you can do it only once for 2. and 3. year.
 
Petulka said:
OT: You said you current apple care is running out, does that mean you already bought one and now you are looking for another? I though you can do it only once for 2. and 3. year.
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Since he's talking about for the rMBP, which has been out for only a year, chances are they misspoke and meant the warranty is almost up and are looking to add AppleCare.
 
Did you finally bought it? The regular 1 year warranty for all those June 2012 launch rMBP is almost over ! :eek:
 
fskywalker said:
Did you finally bought it? The regular 1 year warranty for all those June 2012 launch rMBP is almost over ! :eek:
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Expires tomorrow!

Ended up buying it at B&H due to the time crunch. They just activate it directly. $244.
 
AutoUnion39 said:
wow, that's awesome!
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Well The way I see it is that it makes up for it costing more in the first place

e.g.
a $1499 Macbook Pro 13" Retina in the US is £990
a the same Macbook Pro 13" Retina in the UK is £1249 thats $1890

£259 ($391) difference. I kind of prefer it this way though
 
dazlicous said:
That's my way of thinking to with being in the UK.

Faulty 6 years under consumer law
Accidentally I have full accident cover on my home insurance
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That's some nice consumer protection right there.

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andeify said:
Well The way I see it is that it makes up for it costing more in the first place

e.g.
a $1499 Macbook Pro 13" Retina in the US is £990
a the same Macbook Pro 13" Retina in the UK is £1249 thats $1890

£259 ($391) difference. I kind of prefer it this way though
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I'm with you - while the *option* is nice (I did get away with never having to use my Applecare with my Late-2006 MB, and that thing is 6+ years old) I'd prefer it to just be built in to the price.

... similar to stupid luggage fees with the airlines...

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TofSanity said:
Check B&H Photo
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Does B&H historically have the best price?
 
ghoti said:
That's some nice consumer protection right there.

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I'm with you - while the *option* is nice (I did get away with never having to use my Applecare with my Late-2006 MB, and that thing is 6+ years old) I'd prefer it to just be built in to the price.

... similar to stupid luggage fees with the airlines...

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Does B&H historically have the best price?
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I think they do
 
andeify said:
Well The way I see it is that it makes up for it costing more in the first place

e.g.
a $1499 Macbook Pro 13" Retina in the US is £990
a the same Macbook Pro 13" Retina in the UK is £1249 thats $1890

£259 ($391) difference. I kind of prefer it this way though
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What if you were a UK resident visiting the states and you purchased a MBP in the US. Would you be covered under EU-wide Consumer Laws when you returned to the UK?
 
That is a great question, imagine they would not be covered since was not purchased in UK
 
andeify said:
Well The way I see it is that it makes up for it costing more in the first place

e.g.
a $1499 Macbook Pro 13" Retina in the US is £990
a the same Macbook Pro 13" Retina in the UK is £1249 thats $1890

£259 ($391) difference. I kind of prefer it this way though
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Is VAT included in your UK prices? The $1499 price plus 20% is $1799 - only $91 less than your $1890 price in the UK. That extra $91 seems like an excellent value for the extra protection you get.

Or am I thinking incorrectly about the VAT?
 
KevinC867 said:
Is VAT included in your UK prices? The $1499 price plus 20% is $1799 - only $91 less than your $1890 price in the UK. That extra $91 seems like an excellent value for the extra protection you get.

Or am I thinking incorrectly about the VAT?
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Ahh, yes VAT is included. Your right, thats £60 difference then. Wow... smiley face
 
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