Will Purchasing AppleCare For MBP From Store.Apple.Com Be Activated Immediately?

[HappyDude20]

I'm currently in China for the next month, visiting from California. Last April 24th, 2010 I purchased a MBP for my Sister, currently in NY.

I want to get AppleCare for her, to extend her warranty though it seems the only way I can get AppleCare for her is from the Apple online store, which I don't mind. My concern however is that if I order it online, an AppleCare box will be sent to my home in California...

Personally, I'd rather purchase it from the Apple Store, or over the phone w/ Apple using Skype...and having my sis' MBP info handy and having an AppleCare rep confirm the warranty on her MBP.

Can anyone provide any guidance here?

 

[Hellhammer]

I think the shipping address doesn't have to be the same as billing address. That way you could get it shipped to her house.

 

[KiDFuZioN]

I believe you can purchase it over the phone and they can activate your coverage that day. You just need the serial number of the MBP.

 

[vnle]

No, it won't be activated the same day you purchase AC online. You'll receive the box and instructions and have to activate it yourself.

 

[HappyDude20]

No, it won't be activated the same day you purchase AC online. You'll receive the box and instructions and have to activate it yourself.

You think I may be able to purchase it over the phone and have it activated right then and there?

I'll call apple nevertheless but am stuck in a classroom at the moment. Lol.