Where's the cheapest place I can get AppleCare for my 15" MacBook Pro?
Amazon.com has it for $321 USD. Is there anywhere else where I could get it for a lower price? Alternatively, is there any Canadian company selling it for less than $399 CAD?
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M$3 Answers
You can either "buy it now" for $130 USD or buy it at a lower price by testing your luck on auctions of the product.
1. "Buy it now" for US $130.00 (with free USPS parcel shipping) from seller with 100% positive feedback.
http://cgi.ebay.com/AppleCare-Extended-Warranty-15-and-17-inch-MacBook-Pro-/260595137176?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cacae3a98#ht_500wt_975
Condition: New
Deadline: May 31, 201000:51:50 PDT
description:
"I purchased this AppleCare Extended Warranty Plan from Everything Mac and, after making the purchase, discovered that the 15 inch MacBook Pro that I purchased from another seller came with the AppleCare Extended Warranty Plan on it. I received a letter from Everything Mac that contains the registration number for the warranty and it has not been used. If you purchase this item, I will provide you with the registration information.
This is an AppleCare Extended Warranty Plan for the 15" and 17" MacBook Pro. AppleCare is an international warranty and works worldwide.
This is the same AppleCare coverage available from Apple that retails for $349. All warranty service is performed by Apple.
AppleCare extends your MacBook Pro's warranty to three years from the original purchase date. Your MacBook Pro must still be within its first year of warranty to be eligible to use AppleCare.
Your AppleCare agreement number, company invoice, and step-by-step registration instructions will be sent via e-mail."
2. You can probably save a few dollars by joining an auction of a similar product, such as the following:
http://cgi.ebay.com/AppleCare-Warranty-MacBook-Pro-15-17-Apple-care-/120564379953?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c12327131#ht_1190wt_958
As of May 03, 2010 noon, current bid was $99 USD.
Auction ends at May 04, 201013:28:38 PDT.
I just saw the following auction end:
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=110527114606
Bid History:
i***l( 1357) US $125.50
May-02-10 11:55:44 PDT
p***2( 62) US $123.00
May-02-10 11:55:56 PDT
a***e( 0 ) US $100.00
May-02-10 11:31:50 PDT
s***u( 250) US $76.76
May-02-10 11:55:43 PDT
a***e( 0 ) US $70.00
May-02-10 11:28:00 PDT
a***m( 71) US $66.66
May-02-10 08:21:08 PDT
a***e( 0 ) US $60.00
May-02-10 11:27:43 PDT
a***e( 0 ) US $55.00
May-02-10 11:27:15 PDT
a***m( 71) US $50.01
May-02-10 00:00:58 PDT
Starting Price US $50.00
May-01-10 11:56:19 PDT
To keep track of auctions or maybe a better deal than option 1, use the following link:
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=applecare+macbook+15&_sacat=0&_stpos=90004&_sop=15&gbr=1&_dmpt=Apple_Laptops&_odkw=applecare+macbook+15&_osacat=0&bkBtn=&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313
The following is a good article by someone who tried buying the product from a similar seller on eBay last year:
http://www.wisebread.com/can-cheap-applecare-on-ebay-be-trusted
Can cheap AppleCare on eBay be trusted?
by Torley Wong on 8 February 2009
Apparently, the sellers "bought it in bulk and are passing the savings on."
http://cgi.ebay.com/AppleCare-Extended-Warranty-15-and-17-inch-MacBook-Pro-...
http://cgi.ebay.com/AppleCare-Warranty-MacBook-Pro-15-17-Apple-care-/120564...
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=applecare+macbook+15&_sacat=0&_stp...
http://www.wisebread.com/can-cheap-applecare-on-ebay-be-trusted
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M$
Take a look at Chintzee http://chintzee.com and enter AppleCare, you might be able to get it on a price drop.
Awesome, thanks for the link!
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Apple AppleCare Protection Plan - Apple Display
Was $84.00
You save (12%)
- $10.00
Your price $74.00
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M$
The first option I gave has been removed, but there are identical products available for instant purchase on eBay. Right now, the cheapest is 134.99 with free shipping. Use the following link:
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?LH_BIN=1&_trkparms=65%253A15%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1&_nkw=applecare+macbook+15&_dmpt=Apple_Laptops&_sticky=1&_stpos=90004&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&gbr=1&_sop=15&_sc=1
For option 2, use the following link:
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?LH_Auction=1&_trkparms=65%253A15%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1&_nkw=applecare+macbook+15&_dmpt=Apple_Laptops&_sc=1&_sticky=1&_stpos=90004&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&gbr=1&_sop=1&_sc=1
Thanks for the generous tip. I'm glad to be of help.