Apple Holiday Return Policy = free trials of Apple products

adam on 16/11/2018 - 13:59

Apple's annual Holiday Return Policy just started. This enables you to buy any product from Apple now and return it up until January 6 2019 for a full refund, provided it is still in new condition.

https://www.apple.com/au/shop/help/returns_refund

"For products purchased from the Apple Online Store between 14 November 2018 and 25 December 2018, we will accept returns until 8 January 2019."

Applies to any products (not just Apple products, but excluding gift cars obviously) purchased from Apple's online store or Apple physical stores.

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  • 0FoxGiven on 16/11/2018 - 14:06
    +3

    Still in new condition….

    I suppose that means it should be unopened and still in the box. Not a trial if you dont even power it on

    • jasondinh on 16/11/2018 - 14:26

      No, you can open it, use it and return it. Just don't drop it.

      • 87percent on 16/11/2018 - 15:30

        yep, a guy at work buys new iphones every release and returns them after he plays with them for a couple of weeks (not sure why exactly he does it though). He even bought a drone from Apple, flew it (and he actually crashed it but lucky no damage) and returned it

        • jeeg on 16/11/2018 - 21:27

          is he doing a youtube review of the product or something

          • exulted on 17/11/2018 - 11:50

            @jeeg: No he's spying on people in hotel bathrooms

  • hopper on 16/11/2018 - 14:14

    buy it, use it, claim the GST, and return (if ur travelling between these days)

    • CyberMurning on 16/11/2018 - 17:01
      -1

      and one day we might see you at border security tv programme being denied entry/out :D

  • Daabido on 16/11/2018 - 14:45
    +7

    $12,126.99 Mac Pro here I come!

  • FireRunner on 16/11/2018 - 14:59

    I think this is for returning Christmas Presents and not for use/demoing.
    What are they going to do with a bunch of used products once returned? Surely not try pass it off as new.

    • Daabido on 16/11/2018 - 15:09
      +1

      I would never do it, but I do wonder where they end up. I assume they must have third parties they sell them to because hardly anything ever ends up on their refurb store.

    • 87percent on 16/11/2018 - 15:30

      faulty handset replacements, or sell on their refurbished site

    • CyberMurning on 16/11/2018 - 16:46
      +2

      they made so much profit something like that are nothing

      • FireRunner on 16/11/2018 - 17:21
        +1

        Thats not how businesses work but maybe they make more from those who don't return it.
        Still sounds more like an extended return period from 14 days to after Christmas similar to what EB games does.

        • [Deactivated] on 16/11/2018 - 17:37
          -2

          Yeah Apple is short of cash

        • D3m3ntia on 16/11/2018 - 18:58

          I'm pretty sure all the write downs are costed in to their products anyway, with balance being people who genuinely buy early presents with peace of mind.

      • imolared on 16/11/2018 - 17:38

        I agree, I see this as free advertising for Apple. If it wasn’t profitable they wouldn’t do it at all.

  • BertieBrown on 16/11/2018 - 19:13

    It makes sense from Apple's perspective as they probably sell more than the cost of having this return policy, which is more of an incentive to shop with them. I think probably the same with the EB Games return policy.

  • try2bhelpful on 16/11/2018 - 19:23

    I did this with the 10.5” lPad. Tried it and decided it wasn’t what I wanted at that time. No hassle returning it. I, assume, they use it for refurb replacement/sale.

    • jeeg on 16/11/2018 - 21:29

      Hmm….I wonder I should get the 11" ipad pro and try out to see if it is suitable for me…..

      • CyberMurning on 16/11/2018 - 22:24
        -2

        its just like oversized iphone, why not borrow iphone from friend for 5 mins you know if suitable or not

      • try2bhelpful on 16/11/2018 - 22:41
        +1

        If you are near an Apple store go have a look at them; very impressive if you can cop the price.

  • MeesusEff on 21/11/2018 - 11:20

    Does this definitely apply to physical stores as well? I got an Apple store right outside my office and I need one by Friday

    • CyberMurning on 21/11/2018 - 11:23

      yes of course. actually i thought it is always physical stores.

      • MeesusEff on 21/11/2018 - 11:42

        i thought so too but the website specifically wrote 'Online store' so i was a bit doubtful. I wanna hang out to see what the Friday sale will be..

        "For products purchased from the Apple Online Store between 14 November 2018 and 25 December 2018, we will accept returns until 8 January 2019"

        • CyberMurning on 21/11/2018 - 11:54

          if you have apple nearby then ask the staffs and report back here so Mod/OP can change the title:)

    • imolared on 21/11/2018 - 14:41
      +1

      Same as physical store, I picked up a MacMini last Sunday and my receipt shows can be returned until Jan 8.

      • MeesusEff on 21/11/2018 - 15:35

        thank you, saved me a little trip :D

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