Buying a new Mac off eBay - Will the warranty be valid?

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DaveNash Author

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Buying a new Mac off eBay - Will the warranty be valid?

Good Afternoon,

I know this may not be the ideal place to ask - But maybe some people have wondered the same and know the answer?!

Im looking to buy a new Mac - I've been a great deal for a new sealed MacBook Pro with a Retina display.

Will purchasing a Mac in this fashion effect the warranty at all?

I'd like to also purchase Apple Care a little further down the line (once my bank balance has recovered some what). Again - Would this be possible?

Cheers,

Dave

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)

Posted on Nov 28, 2012 4:40 AM

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cbenson3

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Nov 28, 2012 4:44 AM in response to DaveNash

The warranty will be valid within one year from the original date of purchase. this is the date that the device was purchased either from apple or an apple authorized reseller.

you are able to purchace the applecare protection plan within one year of the original date of purchase as well, provinding there is no accidental damage to the device.

This page pertains to your question:

http://www.apple.com/support/products/faqs.html

hope it helps.

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DaveNash Author

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Nov 28, 2012 5:36 AM in response to cbenson3

Thank you for the swift reply.

So no sales receipt will be required for anything Warranty related or for the purchasing/activating of the Apple Care program (so long as they fall within the guidelines mentioned previously)?

Cheers,

Dave

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sig

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Nov 28, 2012 6:14 AM in response to DaveNash

Is it really new? Be very careful what you buy. Many folks come here with horror stories.

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