Exchanging stuff at the Apple Store

Live forum: http://forum.freeipodguide.com/viewtopic.php?t=8922

dameetch

17-03-2005 12:58:51

A lot of people often bring up the idea of exchanging what they get from the free sites and paying the difference for something better. I.E. Trading in a mac mini for one with more stuff and paying the difference.

I was wondering anyone here had actually done that at an apple store. I'd like to exchange my ipodshuffle, when I get it, and pay the difference for a ipod mini.

Anyone have any experience with this at an Apple store?

flatline

17-03-2005 13:09:24

if it's not open say it was a gift and they'll do it with no problems

dameetch

17-03-2005 13:14:30

that's what i figured, but have you done it or know anyone that has?

EatChex89

17-03-2005 14:05:26

[quote294a686c14="dameetch"]that's what i figured, but have you done it or know anyone that has?[/quote294a686c14]

yes, people have done it and it's worked. I suggest you call your local apple store before you go in to verify that they will do this... all stores vary, so some might take it, some might not.

Dais781

17-03-2005 15:50:26

They the two apple stores near me were kinda iffy. Well one just said no, and the other said "they they're not supposed to but, they sometimes make suggestions depending on what the manager says." I decided that it was too much trouble to venture out there and have them say no so I decided to stick with what I got.

Anywho it is possible, suggest call first.

twistrman

17-03-2005 15:54:53

i did it. i called before hand, they said sure, so i drove over there and they took care of it. i just said it was a present from my aunt

bols24

17-03-2005 16:59:29

Just called the Mall of America store and the guy said to "bring it by" and that i could exchange it for $450 credit then use my student discount on whatever i choose to buy with the credit. I'm wondering what the 40 gig ipod photo cost would be, i know i saw best buy having it for $350 a month or so ago. He mentioned they had one 40 gig photo left! oh what to do

PsychoAU

17-03-2005 17:02:20

Does it make a difference if it is an Apple iPod or the HP manufactured iPod? I have heard that Gratis is sending both...

PsychoAU

LizM

17-03-2005 17:09:00

I heard it does make a difference... they'll only exchange for Apple iPods. There was a big discussion about this on the freeipod forum. Check it out

http//forum.freeipodguide.com/viewtopic.php?t=8275