Sounds like it worked out for you. So are you just going to re-order now? And be careful next time!
Yes, I will re-order. I will never again have a open drink close to my computer ever again. Lesson learned!
Sounds like it worked out for you. So are you just going to re-order now? And be careful next time!
So I decided to go to the Apple Store and return it. I did not try powering it on at home. I just packed it in the box and brought it to the Apple Store. The Apple employee did open the box, looked at the MacBook for damage and then turned it on. It actually powered on and loaded everything up. He went into the System Preferences to change the password. Then he checked the serial. Everything was working so he gave me my money back and I was on my way. I'm really happy that it powered on. I know that it was kind of a stupid move to do that but I did not want to have any problems with it in the future. Also this is not my first Mac. I have a 21.5" 2012 iMac upgraded to 16GB of RAM and I had 2 other Mac's before that the iMac so Apple already made a lot of money on me. Please don't hate.
So I decided to go to the Apple Store and return it. I did not try powering it on at home. I just packed it in the box and brought it to the Apple Store. The Apple employee did open the box, looked at the MacBook for damage and then turned it on. It actually powered on and loaded everything up. He went into the System Preferences to change the password. Then he checked the serial. Everything was working so he gave me my money back and I was on my way. I'm really happy that it powered on. I know that it was kind of a stupid move to do that but I did not want to have any problems with it in the future. Also this is not my first Mac. I have a 21.5" 2012 iMac upgraded to 16GB of RAM and I had 2 other Mac's before that the iMac so Apple already made a lot of money on me. Please don't hate.
I know what you mean...and i know he has to take responsible...but this is 2 DAYS OLD...lol...
yes it's classless move....but he wants the computer bad...so why not.
Let him return and wait a month later and buy it. I think anyone who was in his situation would do the same...no lie.
I'll be honest, I'd probably do the same. Who cares about morals/ethics.
You should really be careful next time though, do you plan on buying another one?
Also this is not my first Mac. I have a 21.5" 2012 iMac upgraded to 16GB of RAM and I had 2 other Mac's before that the iMac so Apple already made a lot of money on me. Please don't hate.
Many years ago, I received an extra $1500 Bose sound system by accident. (They inadvertently shipped me two.) I called them, let them know their error, and returned it back to Bose. The only thing that pissed me off about the whole thing was the lack of gratitude by the person on the phone. Still, it was the right thing to do because it wasn't my system.
I once missed a flight because I forgot about a time change. Rather than concocting a story, I told the agent straight-up what happened, and they rebooked meno chargebecause they appreciated me shooting straight with them.
Bottom line,
A) Not everyone will try to pull a fast one.
B) If you are honest, sometimes the outcome won't suck.
C) If you are honest and the outcome is sucky, at least you can walk away with your dignity.
THIS is the part that I hate. If you're going to do something unethical, man up and admit it. Don't justify or rationalize your behavior by saying, "Oh, they made money on my other purchases, so it's OK." Like I mentioned earlier, that's the same nonsense white collar criminals pull all...the...time.
Wow, nice to see this forum is full of dodgy low-class people who won't take responsibility for their own action.![]()
I'm not telling him to sell his computer online, in which case someone will be paying for his mistakes. I'm telling him to return it and get a new one. Returning it doesn't affect anyone except Apple, and frankly, I could care less if they lose a few logic boards or not, we're paying a premium on these machines and I'm sure they already made their money back when the OP bought the computer. They won't be losing money, someone will get a perfectly working refurb MBP, and the OP will get a new machine.
It's a win-win situation.
To OP: own up to your mistake. It's only a liquid spill. Few drops ain't gonna hurt you. Nothing you can do about it now but remember, Karma will come and bite you in the derriere.
To the OP: count yourself supremely lucky that this lesson didn't cost you $1500 or whatever. (I might have acted differently myself, but I don't judge.)
But now, do yourself a favour and GET INSURANCE!!!
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I predict the OP's next computer will have a mysterious, untraceable cat pee smell...![]()
All these saints on the forum kinda make me frustrated. Yes, its unethical and wrong, he knows that but at the same time you need to realize you aren't angels either. I'm sure everyone's done things they aren't proud of and they haven't admitted. He returned a macbook and Apple lost about $10 MAX and made about $500 profit within the next half-hour. Don't feel guilty, but don't be proud either. You did what you did and no one really lost. Apple is unaffected, you got your money back and someone got a (soon to be) working refurb machine.
If I was in your case, I'd go to the Apple store, and return it.
All these saints on the forum kinda make me frustrated. Yes, its unethical and wrong, he knows that but at the same time you need to realize you aren't angels either. I'm sure everyone's done things they aren't proud of and they haven't admitted. He returned a macbook and Apple lost about $10 MAX and made about $500 profit within the next half-hour. Don't feel guilty, but don't be proud either. You did what you did and no one really lost. Apple is unaffected, you got your money back and someone got a (soon to be) working refurb machine.
THIS is the part that I hate. If you're going to do something unethical, man up and admit it. Don't justify or rationalize your behavior by saying, "Oh, they made money on my other purchases, so it's OK." Like I mentioned earlier, that's the same nonsense white collar criminals pull all...the...time.
The buck gets passed down and consumers are the ones who end up paying in the end. Always.
This is exactly why insurance is way better than apple care but both together are the best.
That is not fair. Accidents happen even to the most careful of us.
If I was in your case, I'd go to the Apple store, and return it. Don't look panicked, just go up and return it. I know it's not ethical and this is probably plan Z, but it's only 2 days old, chances are they won't open it up and they'll take it back no questions asks.
And if you're worried about the next guy getting an Apple Juice Pro, don't be. All returns are sent out and repaired for any damage; case, logic board, CPU, whatever the issue is they'll fix it and sell it as a refurb.
Again, THIS IS PLAN Z. ONLY DO THIS IF YOU'RE DESPERATE.