Do you engrave your iPods/iPads?

Do you engrave your iPod/iPads?

  • Yes

    Votes: 2 3.2%

  • No

    Votes: 56 88.9%

  • Sometimes

    Votes: 5 7.9%
  • Total voters
    63
fireshot91

fireshot91

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I know that some of you have to engrave them.

And some don't.


Yeah, engraving it kills the resale value, so I'm just curious. Do you engrave your iPods/iPads?

Why or why not?
 
fireshot91 said:
I know that some of you have to engrave them.

And some don't.


Yeah, engraving it kills the resale value, so I'm just curious. Do you engrave your iPods/iPads?

Why or why not?
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I do some times. I look at it this way. I tend to own these devices for years and by the time I am done with them they would not have any resale value any how. My current iPod touch is 3rd gen 32 gig device. It will be 2 generations old by the end of the next month and chances are I still will be using it in 2 more years.

I am not someone who turns around and replaces devices every year. Hell I tend to use them for 2+ years and at that point they are not worth much in resale any how.
 
No, because I haven't ever bought an iPod from Apple before. They've been from (cheaper) places like Amazon.

My Dad engraved his iPad 2 though, with something personal. I probably wouldn't do that. I'd get something generic on it (such as: I rock, therefore I am) but not my name. I doubt something generic would impact resale value. Now, I'm not one of those people who are super anal about resale value (as in, I won't armor my devices in a tank and only handle it with rubber gloves), but there's just no point. I mean, okay it says my name on it ... then what? :confused:
 
Nope. I don't see a reason to engrave it. My phone or music player is not a sentimental object it's a tool.
 
The only time I've engraved an iPod was when I bought one to donate to a charity auction. I had "Thanks for supporting <charity>!" engraved on the back.

But for my personal use, since I never know if this is a device I will keep forever or sell, I don't engrave anything.
 
If there was an option to engrave custom designs/logos on them, then I'd probably be more willing to do it.
 
If I was buying one for a non-techie like my Mum or my grandad, I would probably get it engraved, otherwise no because I would like to have the option of selling it in the future.
 
Never did and probably never will. Given that my iPad and before that iPod had cases, it seems kind of silly to pay for engraving and not see it. Plus it would affect the resale price
 
No, personally, I don't engrave my iPods, and never have done so, but I can see situations where it might be a good idea.

Notjustjay has a nice story about engraving an iPod for a charity auction, and charlesbronsen's mama clearly has his best interests at heart for that's a lovely birthday present.
 
I had my latest iPod touch engraved. only because I never plan on selling it.

I had my iPod nano stolen a couple years back. I found the kid who did it and the cops would not do anything about it. because there was no "proof" that is was mine... so I got my iPod touch engraved with my last name and racing number.
 
No. Engraving reduces resale value and serverly limits rights under the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000. Many people in the UK/EU don't realise that!
 
Once..

My first ever Apple product ever: an iPod. I have engraved iPods that I have purchased as gifts for other people but probably won't ever engrave my personal Apple devices again.
 
fireshot91 said:
And what exactly does that regulation do? :confused:
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If you buy at a distance (eg online, phone, catalogue...) you have the right to return a product within 7 days from delivery for a full refund. It's because you can't inspect it before purchase.

It means if an iPod/iPad comes with, say, a dead pixel there's no need to argue about it, just return it under the Distance Selling Regs. Easy!

The Regs don't apply to customised products, which is why I don't engrave. Also if there Is an out of warranty claim later it's very hard to get anything other than a repair in law, but unengraved you may be able to argue a replacement.
 
I'm really surprised by the lack of interest in engraving. Maybe it's because I don't sell my old stuff. I don't see the appeal of selling something I spent hundreds of dollars on for just a few bucks. This is why I refuse to trade in video games.
 
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