Swapping my 5s?

[tcphillips12]

Hi all,

I just ordered my 32GB space grey iPhone 5s from VerizonWireless.com and was see that people tend to be posting about dead pixel(s) and/or dents along the edges of the device. I also know that Apple retail is pretty helpful about fixing/swapping out the defected devices. My question is, if I purchased my device off of Verizon, and I find a defect, can I swap them out at Apple or do I need to go through Verizon? (I ask because I live roughly 0.2 miles away from an Apple store). Also, in the [likely] case that my device is flawless, can I walk into the Apple store & get the AppleCare plan?

Sorry if these questions are redundant. I couldn't find any info on the forums.

Thanks.

 

[dtbratt]

You should have no issues at all. But if you do, you can for sure go to the Apple Store. Much easier than dealing with the carriers.

 

[T5BRICK]

Yes and yes. If there are issues, Apple will take care of you. If there are no issues, I believe you have a short time in which you can buy Applecare+. I was able to purchase it about 2 weeks after I bought my 5s.