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Did I get a good deal on my ME294LL/A?

997.2

997.2

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Original poster
Sep 22, 2013
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Knoxvegas
Just won

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-MacBo...3HZW2glYuuXGPGLiu48IE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Anything to look out for? just need the purchase date to make sure the warranty is good, I think. Besides that, I don't understand why people would buy from apple instead of something like this. Seller has good rep and we have talked. What else do I need to make sure to figure out/acquire from him/watch out for? He will send the receipt.

Thanks guys
 
997.2 said:
Just won

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-MacBo...3HZW2glYuuXGPGLiu48IE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Anything to look out for? just need the purchase date to make sure the warranty is good, I think. Besides that, I don't understand why people would buy from apple instead of something like this. Seller has good rep and we have talked. What else do I need to make sure to figure out/acquire from him/watch out for? He will send the receipt.

Thanks guys
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Good rep at 97.5%? And have you looked at the feedback? So far all the transactions are for goods below $100! I would certainly stay clear!

Oh and a refurbished one would have been cheaper (and certainly safer!)
http://store.apple.com/us/product/F...play?afid=p231|camref:ikJ9&cid=AOS-US-AFF-PHG
 
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997.2 said:
I have no buyers remorse
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I think you still received a good deal, since there would have been tax added if bought from the Apple store. Which would have added $125 more based on Nevada state tax.

I just bought the same thing and paid $2,133 on eBay. New in box and no issues with seller.
 
MarvinHC said:
Good rep at 97.5%? And have you looked at the feedback? So far all the transactions are for goods below $100! I would certainly stay clear!
http://store.apple.com/us/product/F...play?afid=p231|camref:ikJ9&cid=AOS-US-AFF-PHG
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Geez, the seller only has 1 neg and that's for supposedly delayed shipping. Not a felony for sure, maybe, if true, a misdemeanor. That really shouldn't deserve a "stay clear" warning. :cool: As for small sales and the price, that's another issue.
 
I just paid about the same from Apple (refurb), free ship etc for the identical spec. I just feel better about buying from an authorized seller. I have never had issue with buying a refurb'd product ever.

Mine will be here next week.

As long as you're happy with your purchase, that's all that matters.

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MarvinHC said:
Oh and a refurbished one would have been cheaper (and certainly safer!)
http://store.apple.com/us/product/F...play?afid=p231|camref:ikJ9&cid=AOS-US-AFF-PHG
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I bought that one. It went out of stock on the site right after my transaction was confirmed. :)
 
ECJ said:
I think you still received a good deal, since there would have been tax added if bought from the Apple store. Which would have added $125 more based on Nevada state tax.

I just bought the same thing and paid $2,133 on eBay. New in box and no issues with seller.
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i think i know which seller. he didn't give you the purchase date which allows for the 1 year warranty though, did he? btw for all the haters the laptop is fine
 
997.2 said:
i think i know which seller. he didn't give you the purchase date which allows for the 1 year warranty though, did he? btw for all the haters the laptop is fine
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He didn't give me purchase date, but I just called Apple Support and they gave it and added it to my Support Profile. So I've been very happy with my purchase. Next I'm getting the 1TB SSD to make this laptop complete. lol
 
ECJ said:
He didn't give me purchase date, but I just called Apple Support and they gave it and added it to my Support Profile. So I've been very happy with my purchase. Next I'm getting the 1TB SSD to make this laptop complete. lol
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Please tell me how are you planning on upgrading an ssd on a retina macbook?
 
#yes

I got the computer, it came with the receipt, it's fully covered under warranty until may 2015. I unwrapped it myself. I got a new ME294LL/A shipped to my door for $2,200. WINNING!

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ECJ said:
He didn't give me purchase date, but I just called Apple Support and they gave it and added it to my Support Profile. So I've been very happy with my purchase. Next I'm getting the 1TB SSD to make this laptop complete. lol
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HAHAH I didn't know apple could do that!!! NICE BRO!

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ECJ said:
I would buy this and then swap out my 512GB and sell that for about $400-450 on ebay.
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I think what he's getting at is that they're unupgradable? maybe? at least the RAM is soldered down idk about the flash storage
 
997.2 said:
I got the computer, it came with the receipt, it's fully covered under warranty until may 2015. I unwrapped it myself. I got a new ME294LL/A shipped to my door for $2,200. WINNING!

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HAHAH I didn't know apple could do that!!! NICE BRO!

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I think what he's getting at is that they're unupgradable? maybe? at least the RAM is soldered down idk about the flash storage
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The SSD is upgradeable, as long as it's from another Late 2013 MBA or MBP.
 
997.2 said:
I got the computer, it came with the receipt, it's fully covered under warranty until may 2015. I unwrapped it myself. I got a new ME294LL/A shipped to my door for $2,200. WINNING!

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HAHAH I didn't know apple could do that!!! NICE BRO!

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I think what he's getting at is that they're unupgradable? maybe? at least the RAM is soldered down idk about the flash storage
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You don't need a receipt for Apple warranty, it goes on your profile. You can check the serial no before purchase too. I did it the other day with a iphone, guy told me it was brand new and it came up as registered 6 months ago. You also don't need the receipt for a warranty claim either.
Enjoy your new mac.
 
Robster3 said:
You don't need a receipt for Apple warranty, it goes on your profile. You can check the serial no before purchase too. I did it the other day with a iphone, guy told me it was brand new and it came up as registered 6 months ago. You also don't need the receipt for a warranty claim either.
Enjoy your new mac.
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it made me verify the purchase date before i could get it covered under warranty.
 
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