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    Where can I buy AppleCare for less than at Apple?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by cosrocket, Sep 10, 2008.

  1. cosrocket

    cosrocket Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there any place other than ebay to purchase AppleCare for my MacBook Pro for less than Apple sells it for?
     
    cosrocket, Sep 10, 2008
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  2. ChristopherAKAO4

    ChristopherAKAO4 Notebook Nut

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    I've seen it on eBay.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Sep 10, 2008
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  3. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    If you go on Newegg.com they will have it for cheaper than what Apple sells it for sure.
    I got mine from there and it is just like what you can get at apple.
     
    Colton, Sep 10, 2008
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    a4 abt Notebook Guru

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    I bought my AppleCare from Amazon.com
     
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  5. Chris27

    Chris27 Notebook Deity

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    Watch for the cheaper buy it now AppleCare auctions on Ebay. If you go through live.com you can get a cash reimbursement of a % of the cost. That percentage has been fluctuating and has been as high as 35%, although right now I'm not seeing in ebay cash back offers on live so maybe the deal might be dead. Anyway I got AppleCare for my MBP for $170 this way
     
    Chris27, Sep 11, 2008
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    pratap21 Notebook Consultant

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    squaretrade.com offers alternate warranty
     
    pratap21, Sep 11, 2008
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  7. Modly

    Modly Warranty Voider

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    No offense man, but squaretrade can shove their warranty services up their ***.

    You would actually benefit the world more by taking the money you would spend for a squaretrade warranty, throw it all in a toilet bowl, press the lever, and watch it swirl away.

    Now... AppleCare (Which is actually worth something, and they will actually stand behind the warranty...)

    Even though you want an alternative to eBay, just keep an eye out on there. I've seen some very good deals for AppleCare on there for my Mac Pro (unfortunately I didn't have the spare cash at the time I saw it), as well as some MacBook warranties.

    Check craigslist too. Might get a deal there.

    You can also try a quick search with Google shopping (google.com, click the shopping link up top, and search for AppleCare MacBook Pro).
     
    Modly, Sep 12, 2008
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