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    Cheap Applecare Warranty!

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by schwann, Nov 30, 2008.

  1. schwann

    schwann Notebook Consultant

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    Since I've been getting so much help lately on these forums, I thought that it'd be nice to alert everyone to this phenominal eBay seller who sells Applecare. I bought it for my new Aluminum Macbook from them for really cheap after using live.com's cashback. memorymate, the seller, also has a program where he gives 10% direct deposit to people if you mention my eBay ID since I bought it from them as well. This is legitamite, and my friend got Macbook Pro Applecare for only $130 after all discounts. All you have to do is mention my eBay ID, portapottyguy, in the comments section when you are checking out. I got my Applecare for only $95. Don't miss out on this chance! Message me to let me know if you are going to use my ID to purchase.

    They deliver almost immediately by e-mail, and even though most people are wary about e-mailing Applecare and fraud, they are legit. I can show you a screen shot of my warranty, and you can see that I actually bought from memorymate.

    This is their store: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/memorymate_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ

    When they give you a 10% discount, they do a direct deposit so you lose less than a dollar to paypal fees, but it doesn't screw up your live.com rebate.

    Again, let me know if you have any questions! I just wanted to give back to the community since Applecare might be one of the best things to get for your Apple computers, but the retail price is ridiculously high.

    Edit: for those of you who want in on this awesome deal, it ends sometime in December so hurry before it goes away!

    Edit: My eBay ID again is: portapottyguy. Mention that in the comments section when you check out and you will get the 10% direct payment back to you!
     
  2. souperman

    souperman Newbie

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    thanks. this sounds awesome.
     
  3. schwann

    schwann Notebook Consultant

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    no thank you!
     
  4. philosopherdog

    philosopherdog Notebook Consultant

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    Sounds very suspicious indeed. I wonder what Apple will say when you bring your notebook in for service 12 months from now when this ebayer is long gone to Nigeria.
     
  5. schwann

    schwann Notebook Consultant

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    ...I already registered my Applecare. I can show you my registered license and I have checked with Apple to make sure it was legit. I doubt that that many people would leave positive feedback for their Applecare buys if he was a scammer. I received my 10% percent quickly as well. They basically exclusively sell Applecare now. Don't be an about it. I'm just trying to help people out, and if you don't enjoy good deals, then that's your own preference.

    By the way, for people who'd like to take advantage of this deal, live.com is at 30% now.
     
  6. StrongerThanAll

    StrongerThanAll Notebook Deity

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    thats something i always wondered, how do they sell applecare.. do other retailers sell applecare?
     
  7. schwann

    schwann Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not really sure how they sell it, but I registered my serial number with Apple and even called to make sure it went through. I've even transfered the Applecare from one computer to another after an exchange so there are no problems with it. I'm pretty sure you can't really use a keygen for Applecare serial numbers since Apple makes the keys themselves, so it doesn't seem illegal.
     
  8. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    Yes, you can buy an Applecare retail box, goes for around $400AU over here.
     
  9. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    wow, the price is very cheap!
     
  10. schwann

    schwann Notebook Consultant

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    indeed it is
     
  11. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    I always stick with factory sealed boxes - avoids the potential issue with pirated or stolen keys that are then emailed to you but are passed off as legitimate until you actually need it and discover the problem. Had this happen on occasion with software, and learned my lesson :) Also stick with purchasing only the most current warranty SKU, which can be found at Apple's website.

    I've obtained AppleCare for Macbook (x4) from Ebay over the past year, reputable seller, $150-170 shipped. Else, famous axiom says that if the deal appears too good to be true, it probably is. Caveat emptor.
     
  12. schwann

    schwann Notebook Consultant

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    You buy the Applecare from this guy for $145. That's not much less than your $150. You just get to use live.com cashback. I doubt it's not too good to be true. It's just a nice deal, and the seller likes to get the word out. Also, since Apple has already verified it, it must not have been pirated or stolen, or else Apple would have not verified it for me. Like I said before, I also needed my Applecare when I got an exchange on my computer and I called and Apple exchanged it for me, so it's not like I haven't needed to do anything with it yet.
     
  13. schwann

    schwann Notebook Consultant

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    by the way, anyone who isn't too scared and doubtful and wants to get in on this, the 10% rebate thing only lasts until the end of the month.
     
  14. unixphone

    unixphone Notebook Consultant

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    funny, thats where I got my applecare 3 days ago.
    i used the 10% coupon and 30% cashback :)
     
  15. schwann

    schwann Notebook Consultant

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    Awesome deal right?
     
  16. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Very awesome deal! Just purchased some with the 10% coupon and the 30% cash back for my brother for Christmas. :D
     
  17. schwann

    schwann Notebook Consultant

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    Nice! Applecare is indeed a great investment!
     
  18. souperman

    souperman Newbie

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    alright...just got one using your ID. sweet!
     
  19. kgeier82

    kgeier82 Notebook Deity

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    temping. Ive never used Live though. Can I get a brief process overview from start to finish? not just of live, but your whole "process"

    :)
     
  20. chyidean

    chyidean Notebook Evangelist

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    Just out of curiosity, why are you promoting this so heavily?
     
  21. schwann

    schwann Notebook Consultant

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    i've gotten good deals from other people as well and lots of help off the forum. i thought i'd give back.
     
  22. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    Is this allowed?
     
  23. schwann

    schwann Notebook Consultant

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    If it's not, the mods should delete this thread. I am just trying to help people out. I didn't think there would be so much second guessing about this.
     
  24. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    The issue is that, because of how hard you're pushing this deal/find in this thread, there appears to be the impression of a possible conflict of interest or personal monetary benefit to you if members utilize your suggested protocol, or that you could otherwise be involved in promoting something on the forum that you're selling, and that is specifically against forum rules.

    I applaud your desire to engage in giving back to the community, but posting a good deal or find is usually enough... :) - this shouldn't have morphed into 3 pages.
     
  25. schwann

    schwann Notebook Consultant

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    ah i see. thanks for clearing things up. i'm not too fluent with the forum rules yet. no more pushing then.
     
  26. Calzon_V_

    Calzon_V_ Notebook Consultant

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    Yaaay I just bought it for my new MBP, everything seems to be perfect! (I didn't get the 25-30% but it's a good deal though) thx for the thread schwann :)
     
  27. unixphone

    unixphone Notebook Consultant

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    schwann Notebook Consultant

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    last post for me, but just to let everyone who's looking at getting that extra 10%, you HAVE to mention my ID in the comments section. apparently they are really strict with this rule, but if you don't, they don't allow you to e-mail them to tell them.
     
  29. Calzon_V_

    Calzon_V_ Notebook Consultant

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    I was just wondering... this codes can be used only once isn't it? :p imagine if not...
     
  30. schwann

    schwann Notebook Consultant

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    it is just my eBay use ID.
     
  31. Calzon_V_

    Calzon_V_ Notebook Consultant

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    no no, I mean the activation codes for appalecare :p
     
  32. enter260

    enter260 Notebook Consultant

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    wow i wish this deal was around when i purchased my applecare (paid $180). why don't you post this on a deals site?