Locator for authorized repair/seller not working why

Tried the Apple find locations a while back and it worked fine - mentioning an authorized center in my area.

Lately - like every time I try the link - most of the items come up red in activity - ssl failure

Tried in in Opera - and it timed out with the message the servers could not be found.

Did a search on ASK.Com and it came up with a few apple hits saying that apple was not accepting any third party services.

So - did they drop authorized 3rd party in favor of their stores?

Looking at their store location list - also - have they closed some stores already?

Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Dec 19, 2014 7:38 PM

19 replies

ChitlinsCC

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Dec 21, 2014 3:02 PM in response to notcloudy

the locate sub-domain seems dedicated to finding such stuff - it appears a blissful marriage of Apple design and GoogleMaps API. If I were you, I would overlook the inability to hide AppleStore locations... this section is an Apple online success story in my opinion.

I have a "Guy" myself - he is Apple Authorized for both sales and service yet his bizness does not show in the results. I am not sure if that is his choice, so I will alert him (he is kind of an "exclusive boutique" bizness)

with regard to the crow and the road, seems kind of the same to me - unless there is a Berlin Wall or a river with no bridges.

best regards, amigo

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notcloudy Author

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Dec 22, 2014 2:31 PM in response to ChitlinsCC

Actually last time I had looked them up - it was just a list of non-apple - wish I had printed it to PDF - or if I did - what I called it - putting out a map on less you request it is the latest annoying fad - would rather just have the names and addresses - I can the locations myself.

I did get a better list by refining my question in ASK.com -- apparently authorized Apple repair - just not on apples list.

What does come up with going after Apples version of the list - is a note saying they are not accepting new ones - so apparently really want you to go to their stores.

Depends on where you live - in some areas it the same - in others not -- depends on where you live.

bobseufert

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Dec 22, 2014 2:37 PM in response to notcloudy

If ASK.com works better for you use it. I use Google to help find answers to peoples questions.

babowa

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Dec 22, 2014 3:00 PM in response to notcloudy

As smaller businesses tend to treat customers well, was just looking for one that possibly helping mac users download the upgrades onto USB or removable drive for a fee

Great idea; if you find one, just make sure they download it using your Apple ID and password or you may wind up with a few problems - with the new licensing agreements, anything obtained at the app store (OS or app) is tied to the Apple ID used to obtain it and is not transferable.

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