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Trade iPad2 for iPad3

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Aviboy97

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Feb 3, 2011
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I have an iPad2 coming my way from my employer within the next 30 days of which I won from a contest. I will receive it with the complete packaging and unopened. I wonder if I should just hold on to it until the iPad3 is released and try to exchange it. Do you think Apple will allow this?

I already have an iPad2 and really don't need another. The idea of the iPad3 in something to consider or I could just sell the iPad2 for cash and buy the iPad3 when it comes out.

Your thoughts?
 
MacDawg said:
They will not exchange, that much is certain
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Maybe not an equal exchange, but perhaps at a some sort of depreciation rate? I don't care if I have to come up with some money out of pocket, but being unopened I thought I might have a shot.

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miles01110 said:
Obviously no. Why would you think they'd just exchange it unless it's released within the next week or two?
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I'm not getting the iPad for at least another month and we really do not know when the iPad3 will come out.

There have been instances where people purchased a Mac computer and were allowed to exchange it for the updated model at no additional charge.
 
Aviboy97 said:
Maybe not an equal exchange, but perhaps at a some sort of depreciation rate? I don't care if I have to come up with some money out of pocket, but being unopened I thought I might have a shot.
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No chance. This would only work if Apple released a new model within the return period and if you had the original receipt. Since you're not the original purchaser, and there's no documentation where the iPad was purchased, they're not going to exchange it at some unknown time in the future.
 
I would say your best bet is to put it up for sale "New in Box," soon after you receive it. Once the iPad 3 is released, the value of the iPad 2 will diminish. Sell it now, put the money aside so you don't spend it, add it to whatever you might fetch for your currently used iPad 2.
 
Ummm how about be totally thankful and feel totally awesome you won an iPad 2 for free, with no cost to you, and be totally thrilled about it? Seems to me, thats way eaiser than exchanging or bitching about it? You won a $400+ device, appreciate it and use it.
 
iphone1105 said:
Ummm how about be totally thankful and feel totally awesome you won an iPad 2 for free, with no cost to you, and be totally thrilled about it? Seems to me, thats way eaiser than exchanging or bitching about it? You won a $400+ device, appreciate it and use it.
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Who says he's not thankful? At this point it's his iPad and he wants to ask about trading it up for an iPad 3.
 
iphone1105 said:
Ummm how about be totally thankful and feel totally awesome you won an iPad 2 for free, with no cost to you, and be totally thrilled about it? Seems to me, thats way eaiser than exchanging or bitching about it? You won a $400+ device, appreciate it and use it.
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I already own a 64G 3G iPad2....that's why.
 
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SporkLover said:
Who says he's not thankful? At this point it's his iPad and he wants to ask about trading it up for an iPad 3.
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Usually people that are thankful, aren't looking to get rid of something they were just handed for free...

Aviboy97 said:
I already own a 64G 3G iPad2....that's why.
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So that means a family member or friend couldn't use the one you were given as a prize? You have no use for it, but it was free, and I am sure someone you know would love an iPad....no?

Thanks for the down votes too fellas!:)
 
iphone1105 said:
:)

Usually people that are thankful, aren't looking to get rid of something they were just handed for free...
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Usually people don't have two iPads for themselves either.

Again it's HIS iPad.

Congrats on your successful troll mission BTW. Ignore list FTW.
 
charlieroberts said:
Yes, store credit might be the yes idea... if not... well return it for an iPod, then in less than 14 days return the iPod... repeat until iPad 3 is out hehe
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This isn't going to work. Stores won't just take items back without a receipt. How would they know you haven't stolen this and are looking to "launder" it by returning the stolen iPad? If you have no documentation of the sale, you're going to have to sell it yourself. If the item was sold from an Apple store, they'll know where it came from but won't know why you have it so you'll still be out of luck.

http://www.apple.com/legal/sales_policies/retail_us.html says that receipts are required for return.
 
chrfr said:
This isn't going to work. Stores won't just take items back without a receipt. How would they know you haven't stolen this and are looking to "launder" it by returning the stolen iPad? If you have no documentation of the sale, you're going to have to sell it yourself. If the item was sold from an Apple store, they'll know where it came from but won't know why you have it so you'll still be out of luck.

http://www.apple.com/legal/sales_policies/retail_us.html says that receipts are required for return.
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A co-worker of mine won an iPod Touch about 6-8 months ago and exchanged it for a gift card and then in turn used the gift card to buy the iPhone at the Apple Store. No reciept. He did have an invoice from the company that sent it to him. I believe the same company will be sending me the iPad. My employer uses a marketing company to issue prizes from time to time.

I will try this....if it dos not work, oh well. I'll give it a shot anyway!
 
SporkLover said:
Usually people don't have two iPads for themselves either.

Again it's HIS iPad.

Congrats on your successful troll mission BTW. Ignore list FTW.
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Troll? He asked/expressed himself on a public forum, how am I trolling? Also, I"m in tears, I made your ignore list. My day just went from great to bad! :cries::;)

Also didntsay he she keep two iPads, I said it'd be cool, to give the one he got FOR FREE, to a friend or family member who'd be stoked to get one, but that seems like a horrible option i suppose for him...
 
Apple's not going to do anything for you.

If you want to turn around and sell it yourself and keep the cash towards an iPad 3, that's your business.

(You could also try to return it straight to Apple.)
 
Aviboy97 said:
A co-worker of mine won an iPod Touch about 6-8 months ago and exchanged it for a gift card and then in turn used the gift card to buy the iPhone at the Apple Store. No reciept. He did have an invoice from the company that sent it to him. I believe the same company will be sending me the iPad. My employer uses a marketing company to issue prizes from time to time.

I will try this....if it dos not work, oh well. I'll give it a shot anyway!
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That certainly makes things uber convenient. Did Apple give him the full value of the item on the gift card?

If they will still do this, then this seems to be the best option.
 
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