Ipad 3 Bought in USA

Steelpony

Hi, are there any issues with buying an ipad 3 in the US. Apart from the customs issues. Thanks

Doodah7

The only thing is the charger which can be picked up here. Other than that, there is no difference.

Hobbes

Where are you buying it? If it is the Apple store online, you will need a US address to ship to.

Otherwise it is just a case of changing the charger. Also keep it in your carry on luggage.

Boscoirl

Or if you are flying back into Shannon, there is a good chance that all the customs people are having their breakfast

Steelpony

Thanks guys, will get it in the next few weeks so.

Atomicjuicer

You've no warranty if anything goes wrong.

Considering the cost difference between US and Ireland is not that much you might be better off buying (and later selling) locally.

Sad Professor

Atomicjuicer wrote: »

You've no warranty if anything goes

Not true. iPads have a worldwide warranty.

Soarer

What is this iPad 3 you talk about?

culabula

Atomicjuicer wrote: »

You've no warranty if anything goes wrong.

Considering the cost difference between US and Ireland is not that much you might be better off buying (and later selling) locally.

This is incorrect. Warranty is worldwide.

culabula

:pac:

Soarer wrote: »

What is this iPad 3 you talk about?

:pac:

Atomicjuicer

culabula wrote: »

This is incorrect. Warranty is worldwide.

To clarify - I meant you effectively have no warranty because:

A) You can't return it to the store where you bought it
it will cost you to post back and forth to manufacturer

Buying locally is smarter these days.

opinion guy

Soarer wrote: »

What is this iPad 3 you talk about?

The one that came after iPad 2, oh numerically challenged, marketing brainwashed one :rolleyes:

Hobbes

Atomicjuicer wrote: »

To clarify - I meant you effectively have no warranty because:

Actually you are incorrect. Apple support will support the device as long as it is sold within your country and you have AppleCare. I have bought devices from UK, NI and US. Plus I've shipped stuff for relatives in South Korea. So unless the policy changed in the last couple of months, he should be fine.

andy1249

To clarify - I meant you effectively have no warranty because:

A) You can't return it to the store where you bought it
it will cost you to post back and forth to manufacturer

Buying locally is smarter these days.

Having had trouble with my ipad 2 at one point , I know that you can have it fixed or replaced under warranty at any apple store anywhere in the world , as long as you have your receipt.
Had mine fixed in phoenix , bought it in Ireland. Apple are great like that.

However , buying abroad means duty and vat on bringing it back into the country , thats ( cost of item x duty ) x 23 % vat. Which costs more than it does to buy here.

Duty is 0 I think , due to the nature of the goods and its price , the cheaper models in any case , but 23% vat still applies.

Now , I know theres a lot of suggestions about throwing away packaging and lying about where it was bought and all that guff , but know that that is completely and entirely illegal , its smuggling , and if you get caught , on your own head be it !

Atomicjuicer

There is no apple store in Ireland.

Do you have to pay for apple care or postage?

In the past, certain apple products were not available in Ireland (like the original iPhone). It made sense to import these for a number of cost reasons - the majority of which are irrelevant today.

culabula

Atomicjuicer wrote: »

There is no apple store in Ireland.

Do you have to pay for apple care or postage?

In the past, certain apple products were not available in Ireland (like the original iPhone). It made sense to import these for a number of cost reasons - the majority of which are irrelevant today.

Simply get the train up to Belfast if you need it fixed or replaced fast. Otherwise ring Apple in Cork. There is no issue.

Sad Professor

There are several AASPs in Ireland as well that will repair iPads under warranty.

Hobbes

Atomicjuicer wrote: »

There is no apple store in Ireland.

There is one in Belfast and also the online store.

Do you have to pay for apple care or postage?

Applecare is included in the price for the first year. You can buy 2 more years within the first year as well.

They send you a package to post the item if you need to get it fixed.

Atomicjuicer

Thanks for info

whiterebel

Hobbes wrote: »

There is one in Belfast and also the online store.



Applecare is included in the price for the first year. You can buy 2 more years within the first year as well.

They send you a package to post the item if you need to get it fixed.

Only 1 extra on iDevices. Extra 2 on MBP, MBA, Mac Pro and iMac.

cedan

I bought an ipad2 off ebay new from a company called digigoods (i think). Very smooth transaction and they even included the proper charger adapter. Got it much cheaper too.

Nonoperational

Any issue with an iPad just phone Apple and they'll sent you a prepaid UPS box to return it in and return a new (refurb) one to you in a few days with no charge.