Year 1 almost over, Applecare off of eBay?

[adamvk]

My 1 year warranty expires soon, and I'm starting to look at Applecare.

I found Applecare on eBay for $166, and the seller said he doesn't ship anything, just emails the enrollment code. This seemed a little on the "scam" side, but he has sold TONS of Applecare warranties. So, good deal?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Applecare-plan-...ltDomain_0?hash=item1c0d631c9a#ht_1061wt_1067

 

[thegoldenmackid]

Always get the box.

 

[vexatia]

Always get the box.

Why does the box matter?

 

[madog]

You need a box/reciept to show proof if something were to go wrong.

Otherwise, Ebay = buyer beware: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/806921/

If you purchase it at an educational store (online or at your local college) you'll save ~$100.

 

[DesignerOnMac]

My 1 year warranty expires soon, and I'm starting to look at Applecare.

I found Applecare on eBay for $166, and the seller said he doesn't ship anything, just emails the enrollment code. This seemed a little on the "scam" side, but he has sold TONS of Applecare warranties. So, good deal?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Applecare-plan-...ltDomain_0?hash=item1c0d631c9a#ht_1061wt_1067

Check out LA computing online. In general, they have the cheapest AppleCare pricing. I would not do eBay.

 

[adamvk]

Thank you very much for telling me that.

Should I try to get a better deal off of eBay and see if I can buy Applecare with the box, or would there still be risk? Should I just buy directly from Apple/Apple retailer?

 

[vant]

Thank you very much for telling me that.

Should I try to get a better deal off of eBay and see if I can buy Applecare with the box, or would there still be risk? Should I just buy directly from Apple/Apple retailer?

There will always be a risk with eBay.

Now you have to make sure that the AppleCare is purchased in the country you intend to register it at.

 

[Richard1028]

furthermore... always get the box with a serial number on the outside. There are counterfeit AppleCare boxes out there.

 

[adamvk]

I decided I'll just buy it right from Apple. I can get an educational discount, so it is only $239 from Apple.

 

[HBOC]

I decided I'll just buy it right from Apple. I can get an educational discount, so it is only $239 from Apple.

That is what I did. I'd MUCH MUCH rather pay $80 more, and get a legit copy. click on the link in my signature to see how the resellers get it for cheap, and how they rip people off. No sealed box = hacked code!

 

[adamvk]

That is what I did. I'd MUCH MUCH rather pay $80 more, and get a legit copy. click on the link in my signature to see how the resellers get it for cheap, and how they rip people off. No sealed box = hacked code!

I agree.