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All iPads Ding in chamfered edge

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Osubuck37

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Nov 20, 2013
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My friend was holding my rMini and dropped it on the tile floor, and now there's a small chip in the chamfered edge. I just purchased this iPad about a month ago, and I can't stop my self from seeing this chip everytime I look at it.

Is there anything I can do, and will this hurt resale value?
 
Osubuck37 said:
My friend was holding my rMini and dropped it on the tile floor, and now there's a small chip in the chamfered edge. I just purchased this iPad about a month ago, and I can't stop my self from seeing this chip everytime I look at it.

Is there anything I can do, and will this hurt resale value?
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Will it hurt the resale?:rolleyes: Did you really ask that?

You can put it in a case that hides the edge with the ding or ask your "friend" to buy you another. I am sorry for the damage, if I were your friend I would feel really bad.:eek:
 
The reason I asked about resale is that for the iPhone 5, which I recently purchased used, dings did not really affect the value. And I can't really ask my friend to pay, because I asked him to carry it while I was a holding a bunch of other things. It's just frustrating because the iPad is so new.
 
Osubuck37 said:
The reason I asked about resale is that for the iPhone 5, which I recently purchased used, dings did not really affect the value. And I can't really ask my friend to pay, because I asked him to carry it while I was a holding a bunch of other things. It's just frustrating because the iPad is so new.
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I wouldn't pay full price on a phone or tablet that had physical defects, but I guess others would :/
 
It is still covered under Apple's warranty. Do what the others' have done and fine-tooth-comb the screen. Find an issue you can replicate in store and ask for an exchange. It is sad, but that method would probably work. Not that I'm advocating it...
 
Osubuck37 said:
The reason I asked about resale is that for the iPhone 5, which I recently purchased used, dings did not really affect the value. And I can't really ask my friend to pay, because I asked him to carry it while I was a holding a bunch of other things. It's just frustrating because the iPad is so new.
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Well as time passes, the impact on resale value for that type of damage will reduce as well. On a 1-2+ year old product, small dings and scratches (even more if not in the functional part of the screen) are expected. If it bothers you that much, get a cover for it. I used to care about small details like those, but i found it better to just enjoy the device and attribute any small damage to normal tear and wear.
 
It fell on tile and it only got a small chip? Count yourself extremely lucky and buy a case. Better yet, hint around to your "friend" that he should (at least) buy you a case. This is why no one holds my iPad but me.
 
Haha I almost wish the screen had shattered so I could get accidental insurance coverage.
 
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