Macbook Pro Replacement

[ccashman92]

I am getting my Macbook Pro replaced by Apple since I have a "lemon". I was wondering if it would be smart to sell it for what I bought it for and buy it again so that I restart my warranty? Has anyone done this before?

 

[miles01110]

Warranty is tied to serial number, so your plan won't work anyway. Nice try though.

However, if it's a new machine you can get a new warranty on it. I seem to remember stories on the forums about people getting their Applecare transferred or getting a new warranty for a reduced price or for free. Give customer service a call and ask what the exact story is.

 

[ccashman92]

Warranty is tied to serial number, so your plan won't work anyway. Nice try though.

However, if it's a new machine you can get a new warranty on it. I seem to remember stories on the forums about people getting their Applecare transferred or getting a new warranty for a reduced price or for free. Give customer service a call and ask what the exact story is.

I don't think you understand... I am going to sell this replacement for 2.5k which is what I bought it for. Then I'm gonna use that money to buy another. That way I get a new warranty. Does that make more sense? Is it a good idea?

 

[jbrenn]

Im in the same boat. The warranty starts new as long as you dont transfer applecare to it. Just by applecare again and you will have 3 years. then you can call and get a prorated refund for the applecare on the old one.

 

[miles01110]

I don't think you understand... I am going to sell this replacement for 2.5k which is what I bought it for. Then I'm gonna use that money to buy another. That way I get a new warranty. Does that make more sense? Is it a good idea?

Ah, ok. If you can manage to sell a used MBP for the same price as a new one, why not? I don't think it's worth the time and trouble, but YMMV.

 

[ccashman92]

Ah, ok. If you can manage to sell a used MBP for the same price as a new one, why not? I don't think it's worth the time and trouble, but YMMV.

I would be selling the replacement. Are the replacements brand new or refurbished?

 

[kalex]

Depends what Apple sends you. It can be brand new or refurb. But as a general rule nobody is going to pay you same amount of money as it would cost to get a new one from apple store. What's the point of buying it from you and pay retail?

 

[ccashman92]

Depends what Apple sends you. It can be brand new or refurb. But as a general rule nobody is going to pay you same amount of money as it would cost to get a new one from apple store. What's the point of buying it from you and pay retail?

It has my music library on it, Tune-Up, iWork, and CleanMyMac. My friend wants it.