bibiffrenchie
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Q: Order Macbook air from US apple store to pick up from store,as a french resident

Hello,

I'm planning on buying a Macbook Air for my studies and pick it up at a store during my stay in a few weeks. But I'm from France and when I tried to check out they were asking for an american number which i dont have. I was wondering if i can still order from the US apple store considering the fact that i dont have an american number ? What would you advise me to do?

Thanks in advance

Léa

MacBook Air

Posted on Oct 12, 2016 6:12 PM

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Q: Order Macbook air from US apple store to pick up from store,as a french resident

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  • by John Galt,

    John Galt John Galt Oct 13, 2016 11:12 AM in response to bibiffrenchie
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    Oct 13, 2016 11:12 AM in response to bibiffrenchie

    they were asking for an american number

     

    What does that mean? What number do they require?

     

    You can certainly purchase a Mac in the United States, but if you plan on returning to France you will need to pay applicable import duties, including value-added taxes and other fees. That is in additional to any applicable US state and local taxes. A Mac sold in the United States will also be equipped with power adapters designed for the North American market. In addition to that the Mac may have regulatory differences for its wireless radio. Also, you will be ineligible for warranty coverage outside the United States.

     

    What would you advise me to do?

     

    Purchase a Mac manufactured for the market in which you intend to use it.

  • by bibiffrenchie,

    bibiffrenchie bibiffrenchie Oct 13, 2016 3:01 PM in response to John Galt
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    Oct 13, 2016 3:01 PM in response to John Galt

    They were asking for a number and when i tried to put my own number which is french didnt match the number of digit expected. So i guessed they were asking for an american number to match the number of digits required