Why is AppleCare cheaper at Costco?

AppleCare is cheaper at Costco due to the amount of bulk items that Costco carries in their inventories. Buying things in bulk allows for them to sell things at a discount and still make a profit.
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Is AppleCare cheaper through Costco?

Costco: 50% OFF AppleCare+ when purchased with Apple item valid from 10/12 to 10/16. Note: Promotion not available for items purchased at wireless center.
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How does AppleCare work with Costco warranty?

AppleCare+ for Mac extends your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and adds up to two incidents of accidental damage protection every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other damage, plus applicable tax* In addition, you'll ...
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Is Costco an authorized Apple dealer?

Costco is an Apple Authorized Reseller. The MacBook Air is very good and the base model i3 processor would be adequate for most things but most reviewers are recommending spending an additional $100 to upgrade to the i5 processor. Be aware of which extended warranty you might purchase, and what's covered by that.
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Can I add AppleCare after purchase Costco?

Yes, you can, though you need to purchase AppleCare+ within 60 days of Mac purchase.
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Is AppleCare Worth It? (Should You Even Get It?)



How do I activate AppleCare at Costco?

AppleCare will be automatically registered at Apple. You don't need to do anything. With iMac, iMac Pro, Mac mini, Mac Pro.
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What is the difference between AppleCare and AppleCare+?

The standard AppleCare protection plan extends the warranty plan and phone support for Mac, Apple Displays, ands Apple TV. AppleCare+ offers accidental damage protection on top of the extended warranty and support for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
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Is it better to buy from Apple or Best Buy?

No advantage at all. Best Buy is an official retailer of Apple Products. The only difference is that you won't have to drive to an Apple Store if it farther than Best Buy, and now some of the Best Buy stores are official “repair” centers for Apple products.
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How can I save money on Apple products?

Here are 9 of the best ways to save money on Apple products.
  1. Buy certified refurbished products. Apple. ...
  2. Go back a generation. Hollis Johnson/Business Insider. ...
  3. Buy second-hand. ...
  4. Get an education discount. ...
  5. Use the military and veteran discount. ...
  6. Trade in your old device. ...
  7. Shop Apple's back-to-school sale. ...
  8. Shop Mac deals.
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Can I buy iPhone from Costco?

Costco sells iPhones through Wireless Advocates, a third-party company that runs in-store kiosks and online purchasing.
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Is Costco extended warranty worth it?

If you're looking for extended protection for only a few of your appliances, a Costco plan is a good fit. However, if you want comprehensive coverage for your home systems and appliances, we recommend buying a home warranty.
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Is it worth getting AppleCare?

Overall, AppleCare significantly reduces the stress and cost of accidental damage repairs or replacement devices, and eliminates the cost of repairing hardware failures, but it is a notable extra expense for coverage that still has some deductibles and limitations on claims.
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Can I buy AppleCare If I buy somewhere else?

Read on for how to add AppleCare to your iPhone within 60 days one year of purchase, even if you bought it from a carrier or another retailer. AppleCare coverage is offered when buying an iPhone from Apple on its website and in stores, but you can also add it after the fact.
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Does Costco warranty cover accidental damage?

Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) Coverage: ADH Coverage provides for parts and labor costs to repair or replace Your Product when it experiences a failure caused by damage from drops, spills and liquid damage associated with the handling and use of Your Product.
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Does AppleCare cover water damage 12?

Water damage is not covered regardless of whether you have AppleCare or AppleCare+. The difference is how much it will cost to get a replacement phone.
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Does AppleCare support water damage?

Apple Care+ covers water damage with a $50 deductible. See AppleCare+ for iPhone for more info. Regular AppleCare does not cover accidental damage such as water damage. Apple has recently introduced AppleCare+ for the iPhone, which covers up to two incidents of accidental damage, with a $49 service fee.
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Can you negotiate with Apple?

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Apple Store employees don't have the ability to "negotiate". They are only allowed to apply qualified discounts (educational, gov't, and business), and they are able to price-match competitors (to a certain percentage, on models w/ the same SKU).
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Does Apple ever offer discounts?

Does Apple Ever Have Sales? There is one aspect of Apple's retail model that stands out the most: Apple doesn't offer discounts. Apple has a no-discount pricing strategy with the products it sells in its own Apple retail stores.
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What is the Apple employee discount?

What Exactly is the Apple Employee Discount? Their employee discount is 25% off…well sort of, let me explain. Specifically, it's a one-time annual 25% discount in each product category. Their four main product lines include the iPhone, iPad, computer, and Apple Watch.
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What is the best place to buy Apple products?

Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are currently offering some of the best Apple deals on all kinds of Apple kit.
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Is it OK to buy Apple products from Target?

As long as they are an authorized dealer you should be fine - but do your due diligence if you aren't familiar with the vendor. thank you for your time and reply. Target is the closest Apple authorized dealer to me. the apple store is literally over an hour away.
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Can I add AppleCare after purchase from Target?

Answer: A: Yes. Click here and see the notes.
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Can I buy AppleCare after 1 year?

In most countries and regions, you can buy AppleCare+ within 60 days of your device purchase.
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Do you get AppleCare free for a year?

Every Apple device comes with a certain stretch of AppleCare warranty service and phone/chat support for free, typically one year for the warranty and 90 days of phone support. You can pay to extend that protection for longer, which is called AppleCare+.
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Does AppleCare cover cracked screens?

What does applecare covers? Many people with Apple devices choose to purchase the Applecare+ Plan, an insurance plan that covers a wide range of potential damages to their iphone screen repair device. This includes accidental damage, such as a cracked screen.
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