DallasManic
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why ?
So. Apple might be losing a customer after this.
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Abazigal
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I simply prefer the weight and feel of a naked iPhone in my hand compared to a case which adds bulk and mass.
rui no onna
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That depends. AppleCare+ is $99-129 per device. Unless you're really unlucky, you might be better off saving that money to either pay for out of warranty replacements or buy a new device outright. Granted, if insurance gives you peace of mind, then by all means get it.
As mentioned, some credit cards offer extended warranty. If you get AC+ and pay with a credit card that offers extended warranty, you can get 3 years coverage.
Abazigal
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It's really more for the convenience than anything else. In my case of the spoilt motherboard, AppleCare+ would have allowed Apple to mail me a replacement iPhone within days for free while they looked at my phone, saving me the trouble of having to go down to an authorised retailer (which took about 10 days to issue a replacement). There is no Apple store in my country (yet).
Beenblacklisted
macrumors 6502
betcha his screen is cracked and hes one of those people who uses a cracked screen.
Abazigal
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Pretty good condition. Few scratches on the back of my 5s and nothing on my 6S+ yet. Never had a screen cracked. And no, I don't go out of my way to baby my iPhones.
RadioGaGa1984
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Bet their not. I've never cracked a screen either and don't use ridiculous cases or SP. But that's not the topic here.
rui no onna
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In the US, it's $29 for the express replacement service which gets you a device within 2-3 business days even if you don't have AppleCare+. Of course, it's another $150-330 (depending on device) for out-of-warranty replacements. Granted, the US is also land of low savings so it's quite possible a lot of folks wouldn't have the spare $330 (+tax) to pay for the replacement.
dennysanders
macrumors 6502
there is no $29 shipping charge for express replacement if you have applecare+
tubeexperience
macrumors 68040
You really do not know that.
Ya, I do.
dennysanders
macrumors 6502
how?
tubeexperience
macrumors 68040
...because I have been repairing Macs/iPhones/iPad for a while now
Newtons Apple
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but without actually looking at the actual unit in question . . . .you do not know.
rui no onna
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I know. Just mentioning how even those who eschew AC+ can still avail of the express replacement service.
tubeexperience
macrumors 68040
Sometimes, just hearing the symptoms is enough.but without actually looking at the actual unit in question . . . .you do not know.
ucfgrad93
macrumors Core
I just had my 6 plus replaced because of this. Took it to my local Apple Store, told them what was happening and they replaced it.
Abazigal
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I live in Singapore.
When my iPhone 6S+ failed in July, I called their helpline for advice. At first, they offered to mail me an express replacement (but I had to pay a deposit of the full price of the iPhone, which would be refunded to me once they received my broken iPhone). Then it was realised that I was not signed up with Applecare+, and the offer was thus rescinded. That said, the person who made the offer was not the person who subsequently withdrew it, so I am not really sure who is right or wrong here.
As I had an important work event that day, I couldn't afford the time to go down to an authorised repairshop to have my phone looked at, so the only option was to dig out my older 5s and update it.
The next day, I went down to have my phone examined. They kept it, and told me that it would take about 7-10 days for a replacement to be shipped to me. So I used my 5s for that duration. On the plus side, Apple did end up sending a brand new replacement iPhone to me (or if it was a refurbished model, it certainly seemed like new). The funny thing is that while Spotlight search suddenly worked fine for me, my text expansion snippets refused to sync).
Ah well. All's well that ends well, so I am not complaining.
rui no onna
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Yup, I noticed. Just thought I'd mention folks in the US have that option even without AC+. Over here, they put a hold on your card for full replacement cost (so you definitely want to use a credit card instead of a debit card) but they don't actually charge you unless you fail to send in your old phone.
All Apple certified refurbs get a new chassis and battery so they certainly look new. That plus the 1-year warranty is why I'm more than okay buying refurbs from Apple.
Alexrat1996
macrumors 601
Square trade not good at all I had an iPod touch 6 sent them to ttme three times for fix couldn't fix it after third time they refund me my money via a check
macfacts
macrumors 603
Apple lottery.
