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iPad Return new iPad on old receipt

Fireball Dragon

Fireball Dragon

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Okay, so I purchased an iPad Air (128 LTE) last week. I wasn't expecting much from Black Friday.

But then early in the morning I saw that the price of my model had been slashed by £62, to £678! So I ordered a new one, and will return the one I got last week for £739.

The thing is, I am really happy with my display and the condition of this iPad.

It may be a lottery and if the new iPad I receive has any issues, would it be possible to simply return the NEW iPad on my OLD receipt? (Returns are until Jan 7th 14')

Thanks, Andy
 
I believe the serial number is imprinted on the receipt and so when they go and check the return the mismatch may cause issues.
 
Yes cant see that working.

Youll just need to decide whats more important, the price or the satisfaction of your current device.

Personally I would take price. If the screen has a defect I would just take it back however number of times to correct it
 
Thanks for your replies.

It is an online order, meaning long wait times for shipping and delivery.

If I did this, would they refuse the refund?
(In your opinion)
 
Fireball Dragon said:
Thanks for your replies.

It is an online order, meaning long wait times for shipping and delivery.

If I did this, would they refuse the refund?
(In your opinion)
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Yes they would.... moreover, if they check the serial of the one you're returning they will probably see you ordered it online, on black friday, and bitch-slap you for being dishonest.
 
MrGimper said:
Yes they would.... moreover, if they check the serial of the one you're returning they will probably see you ordered it online, on black friday, and bitch-slap you for being dishonest.
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I don't see how that is being dishonest. Perhaps going against their policy, at best.

But I appreciate your reply, none-the-less.
 
If you're still within the returns period, they'll probably just refund the difference for you (You'd have the right to return + rebuy anyway, so they normally just refund to save the hassle of ordering a new one).
 
Fireball Dragon said:
I don't see how that is being dishonest. Perhaps going against their policy, at best.

But I appreciate your reply, none-the-less.
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It is dishonest because you are attempting to deceive by using a receipt for a different device.

Attempting to deceive is dishonest.

It can be rationalized in many ways..but deception is dishonest.
 
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Hmmmm, I am still giving £678 to Apple and taking a single iPad, either way.

My 'intentions' are not dishonest, seriously.

Just to close this thread, I am just going to return the initial iPad and keep the Black Friday one.

Good day.
 
Fireball Dragon said:
Okay, so I purchased an iPad Air (128 LTE) last week. I wasn't expecting much from Black Friday.

But then early in the morning I saw that the price of my model had been slashed by £62, to £678! So I ordered a new one, and will return the one I got last week for £739.

The thing is, I am really happy with my display and the condition of this iPad.

It may be a lottery and if the new iPad I receive has any issues, would it be possible to simply return the NEW iPad on my OLD receipt? (Returns are until Jan 7th 14')

Thanks, Andy
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Did you call and simply ask for a refund of the difference?
 
Fireball Dragon said:
My 'intentions' are not dishonest, seriously.

Good day.
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Maybe right. But the store cannot fathom what's going on in your mind. They will just see a guy walking off the street trying to return a product with a receipt for another device. And they get to judge you as they perceive you.
 
Shrink said:
It is dishonest because you are attempting to deceive by using a receipt for a different device.

Attempting to deceive is dishonest.

It can be rationalized in many ways..but deception is dishonest.
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Agreed, what the OP is proposing isn't honest.
 
MrGimper said:
Yes they would.... moreover, if they check the serial of the one you're returning they will probably see you ordered it online, on black friday, and bitch-slap you for being dishonest.
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Not only is it honest, Apple would not allow such returns. What if someone walks in with a stolen iPad and a receipt that does not match the serial number, do you expect Apple to accept such a return? I think not.
 
somebody should call the cops, the OP has probably committed a crime already ...just by planning to defraud.

:D:D
 
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