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Whats Apples return Policy?(UK) Reason..

iWoz

iWoz

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I bought my c2d on Sunday and there seems to be a few issues ie the screen intermittently has a grey/white line flash from left to right.

Im considering taking it back and waiting till the I5 is out now...
 
thegoldenmackid said:
It's 14 days with a restocking fee. The manager might wave the restocking fee because it is a hardware issue, but that's a case-by-case basis.
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I've just read something about the restocking fee does not apply to the uk, Or is that a load of rubbish?

I actually have a video on my phone of the issue happening
 
Looking at Apple Retail (UK) Sales policy, you can return it with 14 days pf the original purchase for a full refund or exchange.

As Far as I', aware there is no Restocking fee, but as you are returning due to a hardware issue you could probably get it Waived even if it existed.

From Apple Retail (UK) Sales Policy

Returns

If you are not satisfied with your purchase, return it with the original receipt and original packaging within fourteen (14) calendar days of purchase. If the item is returned unopened, in the original box, we will exchange it or offer a refund based only on the original payment method. Apple will wire a transfer to your bank account within ten (10) business days for cash, cash equivalent, and cheque transactions over £250. Please note the following:
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There is no restocking fee in the UK. Plus as your computer is faulty there should be no issues even if there was a restocking fee.
 
Thanks! In that case im considering, getting a full refund, or Apple store vouchers and waiting till the i5 model is in stores!
 
Just take it in and say you've changed your mind.

i bought a 5th gen ipod nano 8GB, used it for a week, filled it up with stuff, reset it and took it back to Apple in Touchwood, walked in with my nano in my Apple bag, walked straight to the first Apple employee, smiled and said I want to return this, he asked when I bought it, I said last week - he said fine.

I then told him I wanted the 16GB version, he got a new one out, credited my card for the old one and charged me for the new one - remember to take the card you bought the apple with, they cannot credit any other card - I believe it's against the law- something to do with money laundering.

No restocking fee - maybe it's one the reasons we pay more for Apple goods than the US.

You might want to erase the hard drive if it has any personal data on it.


-Slarti-

You can add that you have decided to wait for the i5, but you don't need to.
 
Slarti Bartfast said:
i bought a 5th gen ipod nano 8GB, used it for a week, filled it up with stuff, reset it and took it back to Apple in Touchwood, walked in with my nano in my Apple bag, walked straight to the first Apple employee, smiled and said I want to return this, he asked when I bought it, I said last week - he said fine.

I then told him I wanted the 16GB version, he got a new one out, credited my card for the old one and charged me for the new one - remember to take the card you bought the apple with, they cannot credit any other card - I believe it's against the law- something to do with money laundering.

No restocking fee - maybe it's one the reasons we pay more for Apple goods than the US.

You might want to erase the hard drive if it has any personal data on it.


-Slarti-

You can add that you have decided to wait for the i5, but you don't need to.
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Thanks for the feedback mate!
 
You're welcome, did you buy from an Apple Store or one the independent retailers like GHC or KRCS ? I think they have similar policies, but would phone ahead - my mum returned her mouse to KRCS no problem, but that's a smaller item.

-Slarti-
 
Slarti Bartfast said:
You're welcome, did you buy from an Apple Store or one the independent retailers like GHC or KRCS ? I think they have similar policies, but would phone ahead - my mum returned her mouse to KRCS no problem, but that's a smaller item.

-Slarti-
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I bought it from the Apple Store in Leicester, with my girlfriends Uni disount. I will mention I plan on waiting now for the i5. :D

You only get 12% off on macs, I initially thought it was 14% :(
 
iWoz87 said:
I bought my c2d on Sunday and there seems to be a few issues ie the screen intermittently has a grey/white line flash from left to right.

Im considering taking it back and waiting till the I5 is out now...
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If your iMac is defective, they have to do _something_ that costs Apple money. In that situation, if you are actually planning to spend more of your money instead, there is no reason why Apple wouldn't gladly take it. Actually, if I was a sales person, if you came with a defective Core2 Duo machine, and I had to take it back and give you a brand new one, and the i5 was just released, I would _try_ to convince you to give Apple more money. It is only in their best interest.
 
gnasher729 said:
If your iMac is defective, they have to do _something_ that costs Apple money. In that situation, if you are actually planning to spend more of your money instead, there is no reason why Apple wouldn't gladly take it. Actually, if I was a sales person, if you came with a defective Core2 Duo machine, and I had to take it back and give you a brand new one, and the i5 was just released, I would _try_ to convince you to give Apple more money. It is only in their best interest.
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Yeah! the only thing is I dont think the quad core iMac is in stores yet, I also dont believe they'll be back in before the 14 day return policy expires
 
iWoz87 said:
Yeah! the only thing is I dont think the quad core iMac is in stores yet, I also dont believe they'll be back in before the 14 day return policy expires
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Well, you can return the C2D model now, explaing the hardware fault, and get a refund for it either on your card or on a gift card (I'll say get it on your card, its still under your control then) and buy the new model when it comes out.

If you tell the store that you decided that it may be worth it get the Quad upgrade when it becomes available, I think you should not run into any issues :) as they are always happy when they can upsell.

In the end, the best option is to just talk to them
 
Bbusyb said:
Well, you can return the C2D model now, explaing the hardware fault, and get a refund for it either on your card or on a gift card (I'll say get it on your card, its still under your control then) and buy the new model when it comes out.

If you tell the store that you decided that it may be worth it get the Quad upgrade when it becomes available, I think you should not run into any issues :) as they are always happy when they can upsell.

In the end, the best option is to just talk to them
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Great! I think I will do this, thanks guys for all the constructive feedback.
 
iWoz87 said:
Yeah! the only thing is I dont think the quad core iMac is in stores yet, I also dont believe they'll be back in before the 14 day return policy expires
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I'd go back immediately because that way you are covered _both_ by return policy and by the defect in your iMac, and they should be fine if you pre-order the new iMac.
 
iWoz87 said:
Can you preorder? at an apple store.
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Just called the store and they confirmed the 14 days return for full refund. Cant preorder in a store only online, and he said they were hoping to get the quad core "end of the month"

So I might just do this.
 
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