Can you get a refurb engraved?

[kuebby]

So my Mom happened to mention to me a few weeks ago that she wanted an iPad, so I'm thinking maybe my brother and I can get her one.

I was either going to get one from the MR Marketplace (esp after the iPad 2 comes out) or refurbished from Apple. A big plus on the refurb would be if I could get it laser engraved, like they offer free on new products. I was just looking on the store and couldn't find anywhere if it's an option, does anybody know one way or the other?

Also, if I get one from the Marketplace, or can't get a refurb engraved, where/can I get it engraved by a 3rd-party? I was thinking maybe a jewelry store or something...

 

[walterwhite]

The engraving happens before its assembled... so refurbs are not a part of this. Also, having it done yourself can void the warranty... not a great idea

 

[Apple OC]

use a sharpie ...

To Mom,

love from your favourite kids. 😎

 

[Higgs1]

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Just make a nice lock screen wallpaper that says what you want. Or put a nice picture of the two of you. That way she gets the sentiment but can still change it when she no longer loves you when she realizes iPad 2 is out 😛

 

[kuebby]

The engraving happens before its assembled... so refurbs are not a part of this. Also, having it done yourself can void the warranty... not a great idea

Didn't realize either of those things. But I thought I remembered reading somewhere about getting it engraved elsewhere, just if you sent it in for service you'd lose your engraving.

Just make a nice lock screen wallpaper that says what you want. Or put a nice picture of the two of you. That way she gets the sentiment but can still change it when she no longer loves you when she realizes iPad 2 is out 😛

She wouldn't care about not having the latest and greatest, I'm even surprised she wants an iPad at all. I offered her one of my old iPhones when I got a new one and she wouldn't even accept it.

 

[ctyhntr]

FWIW, I ordered my refurb two weeks ago, and it shipped from china. So, maybe they do engrave at the factory. If you're not sure, you can call Apple at 1-800-MY-APPLE.

 

[rmitchell248]

engraving your ipad is a big commitment, its kinda like getting your first girlfriends name tattoo'd on your back