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CRT8 Author

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AppleCare Student Discount Question.

Hey, I bought a MacBook Pro 5 months ago through student discount in the apple shop in Covent Garden, but I was not offered AppleCare whatsoever. This was my first Mac purchase so I was unaware of any additional purchase that could up your warranty, and for over 50% discount? I would have jumped at it.

Ive only become aware of this but it's 5 months down the line, can I still purchase AppleCare with the student discount applied? I've heard so many different things such as -

- I don't need AppleCare, as I bought my mac through student discount so I already have a 3 year warranty.

- You can purchase AppleCare with the discount applied in the first 12 months.

- You need to purchase AppleCare WITH the MacBook in order to get the discount.

Please could someone clear this up for me?

Thankyou.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, iOS 9.2

Posted on Jan 1, 2016 7:19 AM

22 replies

CRT8 Author

Level 1

10 points

Jan 1, 2016 11:27 AM in response to leroydouglas

Lets hope they're as convincing as you when I visit the store tomorrow.

thankyou 🙂

CRT8 Author

Level 1

10 points

Jan 1, 2016 3:51 PM in response to my ginger

How much did she pay for her AppleCare?

steve359

Level 6

17,175 points

Jan 1, 2016 3:53 PM in response to CRT8

You can add AppleCare up to 1 year from purchase. The only question should be if you get the AppleCare at discount or full price.

my ginger

Level 5

4,910 points

Jan 1, 2016 3:57 PM in response to CRT8

She got a student discount on it, but I'm sorry I don't remember how much it was. I believe she used her student ID to prove she was a student.

CRT8 Author

Level 1

10 points

Jan 1, 2016 4:08 PM in response to my ginger

Thankyou for the reply, so many people have different stories! I think it all depends on the store.

CRT8 Author

Level 1

10 points

Jan 1, 2016 4:09 PM in response to steve359

Yeah exactly. And as I wasn't offered the choice when I made the purchase I feel I'm entitled to the discounted price, it was only 5 months ago!

THanks for your reply (:

steve359

Level 6

17,175 points

Jan 1, 2016 4:12 PM in response to CRT8

Even if you pay the full price, AppleCare is worth the money. Any warranty issues will be covered for a full 3 years and you have phone support for 3 years.

AppleCare Student Discount Question.