Purchasing Applecare separately before delivery?

[Mike Boreham]

I 've ordered my iPhone 6+ for delivery on 19th, without Applecare.

I know I can buy Applecare later but if it is after delivery I believe the phone has to be inspected in an Apple Store to check you haven't already damaged it.

Can I purchase Applecare before delivery to avoid the need to have the phone checked in an Applestore (nearest 90 mins from me)?

Also I don't want to delay delivery by buying it. I would rather go the Applestore later.

Anyone done this?

 

[chargerman426]

Even if you do have to have it inspected from what others have said you can call apple and they will have your run a diagnostic tool for them over the phone so you wouldn't HAVE to bring it into a physical store.

 

[Mike Boreham]

Even if you do have to have it inspected from what others have said you can call apple and they will have your run a diagnostic tool for them over the phone so you wouldn't HAVE to bring it into a physical store.

I think the inspection is for cosmetic condition, e.g. to make sure you haven't just dropped it and decide to buy Applecare. Maybe only applies to Applecare+