Hi, should I buy a BNIB Imac desktop from a seller who had kept it for a year without using? Would the Imac still be ok? It comes with Applecare warranty. Would Applecare warranty cover any problems of non-usage? Thank you.
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If you are referring to the regular 1 year warranty, that expires after one year whether using it or not. If the seller bought the extended Applecare Protection Plan, the seller had to register it within 364 days of date of purchase - if he did that, make sure you get a sales contract/receipt with his name, address, etc., the Mac's serial number and the selling price and keep that for proof that the machine is covered (also check online or call Apple to make sure).
And no, it may not cover anything from non-usage necessarily - it would depend on the particular problem.
Hi, thank you very much for replying. Much appreciated. Yes, there is extended 2 year Applecare. Is it ok to buy it in this case? Any technical problem will be taken care of by Applecare?
As long as you get the seller's information - I did this once and made out a bill of sale mentioning the Mac model, serial number, price paid, and the seller's name/address. Make sure the Applecare was purchased and registered during the first year of ownership. That is just in case. And, unless the damage was caused by the seller or you, problems should be covered. You can read the terms of the Applecare here:
http://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/appmacnaen.html
This sounds like so many Craigs list rip offs. Be very very careful and if you proceed make sure you're getting EXACTLY what the seller states.
Buy or not buy? BNIB Imac Desktop not used for a year
