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    MacBookAir ...Can I Extend Warranties if Purchased "New (Open Box)" from Someone in the US (I'm Canadian)?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Voodooi, Feb 20, 2011.

  1. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    So, can I? :p

    And what's the Mac warranty like? I've never owned one before.
     
    Voodooi, Feb 20, 2011
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  2. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    apple warrenty is second not none (for consumvers). all apple's warranties are tied to the machine and are international, so to the best of my knowledge you can buy a machine in the US and add Apple care to it.

    rather than pay all that money at the border to get it across have you checked the apple refurb site?
     
    yuio, Feb 21, 2011
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  3. cardriver

    cardriver Notebook Consultant

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    yeah. from what i know as long as its still in warranty you can still purchase apple care on it. once its over you cant.
     
    cardriver, Feb 21, 2011
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  4. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    just see how old it is.. if its from an authorized seller or not... if its New (open box) from someone who is not an authorized Apple dealer, then the warranty has already started back when they got it... so if its been sitting for 6 months, the warranty is half gone... but you should be able to buy an additional 2 years to tack on the end still.
     
    doh123, Feb 21, 2011
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  5. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    and, if it's been sitting for over 1 year, its done. no warranty options through apple.
     
    masterchef341, Feb 22, 2011
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