When Selling MBP

[fate0311]

Say you own a MBP and are planning on listing it for sale. Do you buy AppleCare for it just so it has a better chance of selling?

I also get education pricing on AppleCare......and I only have until tomorrow to purchase it.

Quick decisions..

 

[Apple_Robert]

I wouldn't spend money on AppleCare. That will be money down the drain, unless you think you might keep it.

 

[fate0311]

I wouldn't spend money on AppleCare. That will be money down the drain, unless you think you might keep it.

You don't think someone would pivot a sale on whether or not the 2300.00 laptop their buying has a warranty?

 

[Spink10]

You don't think someone would pivot a sale on whether or not the 2300.00 laptop their buying has a warranty?

You won't recover your $$ from the purchase of AppleCare. If you can purchase AppleCare that means the Mac currently is still under warranty.

 

[fate0311]

You won't recover your $$ from the purchase of AppleCare. If you can purchase AppleCare that means the Mac currently is still under warranty.

Tomorrow marks the 1 year mark.

 

[Spink10]

Tomorrow marks the 1 year mark.

Bummer - still better not to add. If your going to sell right away.

 

[fate0311]

If I plan on keeping it, am I crazy to still not purchase it tonight?

 

[Spink10]

If I plan on keeping it, am I crazy to still not purchase it tonight?

No - there isn't a right answer. Its fairly debatable. Depending on your model - the 15" MBP is like $80-90 off from Amazon. May not work for you since you cant wait for them to ship you the register code.

 

[fate0311]

No - there isn't a right answer. Its fairly debatable. Depending on your model - the 15" MBP is like $80-90 off from Amazon. May not work for you since you cant wait for them to ship you the register code.

If I purchase it from Apple online prior to midnight it is instant correct?

 

[shareef777]

Put it up for sale with the markup cost of the AppleCare and advertise it as covered by AppleCare. If it sells, then buy it over the phone and you're done. If it doesn't. Then drop the price and modify the listing to sell it as-is.

 

[Spink10]

If I purchase it from Apple online prior to midnight it is instant correct?

Yes

Put it up for sale with the markup cost of the AppleCare and advertise it as covered by AppleCare. If it sells, then buy it over the phone and you're done. If it doesn't. Then drop the price and modify the listing to sell it as-is.

That is an option. It technically must be purchased today. Apple is known to make exception and allow you to purchase a few days later...there glad to make money off you. 🙂

 

[shareef777]

Yes


That is an option. It technically must be purchased today. Apple is known to make exception and allow you to purchase a few days later...there glad to make money off you. 🙂

Wonder if you can buy today and cancel for a full refund within 14 days (assuming you don't use it).

 

[fate0311]

It is a maxed out Mid-15 15" MBP so it is not a cheap model. Figured a potential buyer would almost require AppleCare to feel comfortable purchasing it off something like CL.

 

[Spink10]

Wonder if you can buy today and cancel for a full refund within 14 days (assuming you don't use it).

Ive been told that you can ask for a refund which is a partial refund based on how many days are left. Not an official answer.
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It is a maxed out Mid-15 15" MBP so it is not a cheap model. Figured a potential buyer would almost require AppleCare to feel comfortable purchasing it off something like CL.

Not necessarily. But understand your thinking.

 

[fate0311]

Ive been told that you can ask for a refund which is a partial refund based on how many days are left. Not an official answer.
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Not necessarily. But understand your thinking.

Would $2500.00 be too steep to ask for that MBP?

 

[shareef777]

Would $2500.00 be too steep to ask for that MBP?

With AppleCare, that's a good price. Also, now that I think about it, because it's a maxed out 2015, you should get the AppleCare. Any perspective buyer that's going to spend over $2000 cash will want some assurances that they don't have a paper weight after they walk away.

 

[Bryan Bowler]

AppleCare gives great assurance to perspective buyers.

If you're keeping it, I would still consider AppleCare. I never buy extended warranties, but the MBP is the one thing I will spend the extra money on. It is difficult if not impossible to repair, so I don't want to take the chance of losing it if it breaks down on Day 366. To each their own though...there is no right answer.

 

[fate0311]

AppleCare gives great assurance to perspective buyers.

If you're keeping it, I would still consider AppleCare. I never buy extended warranties, but the MBP is the one thing I will spend the extra money on. It is difficult if not impossible to repair, so I don't want to take the chance of losing it if it breaks down on Day 366. To each their own though...there is no right answer.

I'm going to grab it. It is 239.00 with my education discount.

 

[GnrlyMrly]

You can always reach out to the Agreement Administration Team at AppleCare to get a prorated refund for the AppleCare on the MacBook Pro if you do change your mind.