Can I identify a MacBook's year and model with the serial number?

yes. you can go to this apple support page: Apple - Support - Technical Specifications

then enter the serial number in the search field.

Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support

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Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support

FWIW, you have to own it already for that to work.

edit: maybe not.

It will tell you the model & year but not the details.

Is this MacBook Pro a new MBP or a used one?

Who are you buying it from?

If it's not from Apple or OWC (MacSales.com) I'd seriously consider not doing so. You don't know what your getting.

With Apple you get an essentially new MBP with 1 year warranty and can add Apple Care to that. OWC gives a 3 month warranty. They are probably the premier 3rd party hardware provider for Apple.

I don't believe you can get the year and model from just the serial no. When applying for a trade in you're asked for the manufacturer, serial no., model, year, etc. so I don't think just the serial no. will be sufficient.

Good one and thanks 😀

Thanks, cousin! I learn something new here every day!.

you're welcome. :) and learning new things is a big part of why I enjoy participating here. :)

I wasn't aware of that trick either. Good find @jeffreythefrog!

TY :)

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That previous posting deserves an 11

thanks. but quite frankly, the positive feedback from my fellow ASC contributors on my suggestion means more to me than points. you guys have me smiling from ear to ear this morning. :)