Buying refurb Macbook Pro

PaulyD · 15 Jun 2011 at 14:19

Question for you guys, I have seen a refurb Macbook pro on a popular auction site from an Argos outlet which appear to just sell refurb equipment.

It states its manufacturer refurbed and comes with a 12 month warranty with themselves. I just wondered how I would stand on this with Apple if there is any problems with it. Obviously I could send it back to the outlet and let them deal with it but this would obviously take some time I would imagine.

In regards with Apple and taking it in for a genius appointment what would be needed? Guess proof of purchase but not sure they would accept a auction/paypal receipt?

Also if I wanted to get Applecare on this again do you know where I would stand?

Will try get a response from the outlet but wondered if you guys would know or had first hand experience with this

Thanks

beast_gts · 17 Jun 2011 at 12:06

If it is Apple refurblished there shouldn't be a problem - Applecare is linked to serial number.

8t10 · 17 Jun 2011 at 12:22

Don't believe you would need proof of purchase at an apple store unless you were buying Applecare. Repairs they just take the serial.

PaulyD · 17 Jun 2011 at 13:28

Thats great, kinda information I was after. Unfortunately one said on auction site has since gone. I would have wanted to get Applecare for it so was worried about proof of purchase

Have also managed to get myself sorted with a Macbook Pro as well, roll on payday!

Turbo-G · 17 Jun 2011 at 13:47

Yeah as with any hardware, they aren't bothered about the PoP, as they can see whether it's still in warranty from the Sn.