Boxed Applecare on eBay=safe?

Geez, read this thread

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=690859

 

Actually the conclusion (if you read carefully enough) is that if you have the box, you're in the clear. Apple considers that box (or more accurately, the slip of paper with the code on it that's inside the box) to be the final proof of AppleCare.

jW

 

Better yet, buy it off of Amazon and save over $100. Easy decision to me. Bought Applecare from Amazon for my new 15" uMBP for $247, from Apple it costs $350. No brainer there.

 

I agree.

The worst thing I can think of happening is that the box arrives opened, and someone else has already used the code. However, you'll know that as soon as you try to register it, which makes it super-easy to followup with on eBay.

 

While buying a boxed version from ebay is "safer" than just buying a code, it's still not as "safe" as getting it from apple or an authorized reseller

 

I think they either ask for the box with the SN or a receipt.

 

Doesn't really matter. Pay by Paypal and you get buyer protection. If there's any funny business, just chargeback.

 

that's a small consolation if Apple says you aren't covered with applecare and you're past the time you're eligible to buy applecare