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Cheap applecare from ebay???
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My feeling is that the vendors on eBay by them in bulk either from Apple or another wholesaler. Sort of like a corporation who uses Macs enterprise wide would do. Since they don't have the overhead of a "brick and mortar" store or a high corporate overhead, they are able to sell it for a much tighter margin. Competition on eBay probably helps keep price even lower as well.
favourite part of the Applecare T&C
Acts of God is a standard insurance term covering non-preventable disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, lightning strikes and the like. Not unique to Apple.
Fair enough, I'm not that savvy with T&C wording etc.
However iTunes does mention
I find that slightly humorous
Others can correct me if I'm wrong as the last AppleCare box I bought was 3 yrs ago... but it's pretty much just a box with a piece of paper in it and a cd of TechTools which you can download off of Apple's website anyway.
i bought applecare off ebay. $125 for the new unibody
Seller sent me a code, that I manually entered in the applecare website. It was valid and there is a link to download TechTool Deluxe which is pretty useless since the newest version doesn't work on the unibodies yet. (I have TechTool Pro anyways)
but Ebay ones works. It was a buy it now auction with 1200+ feedback on other applecare auctions.
Seller sent me a code, that I manually entered in the applecare website. It was valid and there is a link to download TechTool Deluxe which is pretty useless since the newest version doesn't work on the unibodies yet. (I have TechTool Pro anyways)
but Ebay ones works. It was a buy it now auction with 1200+ feedback on other applecare auctions.
The most common eBay scam for super cheap code things is that they are either stolen or bought with stolen credit card. AFAIK Apple keeps track of the numbers and many people have gotten their iTunes account banned because the cheap code they used was bought with stolen cc. It wont happen right away so buyers can leave positive feedback and then get banned and it appears as the seller is all goody two shoes.
I agree it happens with iTunes Gift Card.
But I've never seen any related case with AppleCare.
Has anyone seen it?
It's really a morality and money issue; if you don't care that someone (not the seller) is losing money, then go ahead and buy it; if you can afford to pay more for it and/or you have morality issues with buying goods paid with stolen credit cards (AKA money laundering), then buy it retail.
BS, I live in FL, and bought it on e-Bay and it registered just fine. e-Bay is where I will get it for the other BMB's as well
Applecare from eBay
The only Applecare that is valid worldwide is for laptops.
If you buy Aplecare for an iMac or MacPro, it is country specific. Be aware of this fact when you are purchasing Applecare on eBay.
The only Applecare that is valid worldwide is for laptops.
If you buy Aplecare for an iMac or MacPro, it is country specific. Be aware of this fact when you are purchasing Applecare on eBay.
Having just gone through Applecare phone registration hell, beware if you live in North Carolina.
Are you sure, can you back this up?
I know the standard warranty is only global on laptops and not for desktops, but I thought extended warranty (namely AppleCare) was global all round.
I bought AppleCare from a US eBay seller and registered my UK purchased Mac Pro with no issue, it's all validated and good to see me through until 2011.
It is not true...AppleCare is valid worldwide, even iMac.
"Global Repair Coverage".
http://www.apple.com/support/products/proplan.html
It is not specified MacBook or MacBook Pro.
Best wishes!
I have bought Applecare for three different products and I have never had a problem. Must be you.
May want to check the fine print on those terms and conditions. MOST credit cards do not cover laptops.
Let's say that I'm a seller of AppleCare. I purchase it at standard retail price of say $300, and I sell it on ebay for $150. The buyer buys the code, registers it and all is okay. What is stopping me from deciding to cancel the AppleCare plan since I do have the original proof of purchase, and getting a refund?
Has anyone actually tried taking
Plenty of people are saying they have had no problem registering their ebay brought codes but has any one actually had their Mac break down and taken it in and put it to the test?
I can't see one mention of that here or anywhere on the the net.
I've read a few times that you may be asked for a receipt for the Applecare in which case seeing as no actual product is shipped you won't have one so then what?
Plenty of people are saying they have had no problem registering their ebay brought codes but has any one actually had their Mac break down and taken it in and put it to the test?
I can't see one mention of that here or anywhere on the the net.
I've read a few times that you may be asked for a receipt for the Applecare in which case seeing as no actual product is shipped you won't have one so then what?
I took my laptop in several times and had purchased my applecare plan on ebay. In addition, my laptop was replaced under warranty by apple, again on that same plan. (this was after the initial 1-year warranty had lapsed)
You have a good point.
It seems one can get a full refund within 30 days if you have the original proof of purchase.
Maybe some of these sellers are doing this?
From the Applecare terms and conditions:
5. Cancellation
You may cancel this Plan at any time for any reason. If you decide to cancel either call Apple at the telephone number below, or send or fax written notice with your Plan Agreement Number to AppleCare Administration, P.O. Box 149125, Austin, TX 78714 9125, U.S. (fax number 512 674 8125). A copy of the Plans original proof of purchase must accompany your notice. Unless local law provides otherwise, if you cancel within thirty (30) days of your Plans purchase, or receipt of these Terms and Conditions, whichever occurs later, you will receive a full refund less the value of any service provided under the Plan. If you cancel more than thirty (30) days after your receipt of this Plan, you will receive a pro rata refund of the original purchase price, based on the percentage of unexpired Coverage Period, less (a) a cancellation fee of twenty-five ($25 USD) dollars or ten percent (10%) of the pro-rata amount, whichever is less, and (b) the value of any service provided to you under the Plan. Unless applicable local law provides otherwise, Apple may cancel this Plan if service parts for the Covered Equipment become unavailable, upon thirty (30) days prior written notice. If Apple cancels this Plan, you will receive a pro-rata refund for the Plans unexpired term.