Serial Number advice

Just one more thought for you. Did you know Apple sells refurbished Macs at quite a good discount? These are new machines that have been returned for replacement for one reason or another. They are refurbished and thoroughly tested before being resold and come with all the goodies new Macs come with including the full warranty. I've not bought one myself but search these forums and you'll find many satisfied customers for refurbs. Here's a link to the Apple store showing a machine like the one you are looking to buy.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB466LL/A?cid=AOS-US-AFF-FEED

Read the refurb policy there and think it over. Good luck,

Rick

Did you run a S/N check with the local bobbies....that would seem to be the most prudent approach if you wanted to actually know if it's been nipped, I'd think.

Used to be a list on the 'net, but I've had no need so I can't say much other than Google's your friend, sorry.

Just remember that owners have ways to check on laptops that have gone missing...

Hello bad:

Short of checking with your police agency, none that I am aware of.

There is an old saying I am paraphrasing.... If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is not a good deal. Another one is +"Buyer beware."+

Barry

The Level 4 and 5 users have asked the hosts about stolen Macs. They told us that Apple does not track stolen property. If you're going to check anywhere, try the local police. They may have a national registry of items with their related serial numbers that have been reported stolen.

Just curious, but how did you manage to get the machine's serial number? Seems to me that if it's not legit, the seller would not pass the SN to you in the first place and in such a case you'd simply decline the offer.

Rick

Message was edited by: Richard Segedi

No, there isn't one--according to my search. But, if you Google on "serial number look up mac," then you will find a lot of links, one of which may help you.

Did you try what I suggested? Maybe there is one.

In addition to what others have posted, do a google search for *"stolen computer registry"*. That pops up many hits.

A clever crook might pass it on. 🙂 Really, though, you make a good point.