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The stores operated by Apple Retail as well as the online, and custom stores for education, business and/or enterprise.

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How many unlocked iPhones (no contract) can you buy from an Apple store?

Selling unlocked phones is a fairly new thing for Apple retail. They've never been part of a product launch - so looking back, the precedent is NIL. There is great precedent for any new phone launch t …
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Is it possible for a broken iSight cable to prevent a 2009 Macbook Pro from booting?

I've seen many many instances where faulty display cables caused MacBook (and Air and Pro) to fail to boot. As I mentioned in the comments, any time you get a quote that doesn't make sense, ask a bit …
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Do Apple Store Gift Cards Ever Expire?

I've never seen one expire. You can enter it in your wallet app if you have an iPhone and the balance will come down from Apple's servers. I suppose a call to the 800-MY-APPLE sales number could confi …
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How to get verified to get Apple education pricing?

Apple puts much of the information online so you can do some research before you call or go in to shop. https://www.apple.com/education/college-students/ Depending on which region you will be purcha …
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Buy Apple giftcard from other countries online store

You will have the best luck online and can usually get pre-sales help if needed. https://www.apple.com/ The store will detect your location, but in the far bottom right, choose the country in which …
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iPad buyer's regret

The general rule is 14 days to return things, but I would just go in and let someone there know your concerns. Also, there often are price reductions which would make your recent purchase less costly …
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What did 3rd Party Accessories sell for on Black Friday last year (2011) at the Apple Store?

Go now and buy what you want would be my advice. If it subsequently goes on sale, go and ask for a price adjustment on Friday. (Don't wait till Saturday to ask, though) Apple's return policy is quit …
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Have Apple ceased selling Mac Pros in the UK?

Yes - Apple announced to resellers and the press in late January 2013 that as of March 1, 2013 the Mac Pro will no longer be sold in the EU. There are several articles explaining why and the rumors s …
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Used iPhone 3G 16G - Worth anything?

Although newer iPhones get substantial value (iPhone 4S + 64GB AT&T is up to $150 today), iPhone 3 and 3GS are rapidly becoming worthless in the US. Your phone is may still be worth money in a rebate …
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Can you go to an Apple store for a problem with a product you bought in another country?

Absolutely go to an Apple retail store if one is convenient. Worst case, they can assist you in setting up service in the country of origin if that is needed, but in many cases, parts are universal sh …
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IPad mini MD531LL/A and MD528LL/A

The part numbers you refer to are not actual model numbers, but indicate which country the part would be sold through and hence the pricing and warranty country of origin. MD531LL/A appears to be the …
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Got my funds on an international debit card frozen trying to order on apple. What to do?

Debit card holds are notoriously hard to deal with. Contacting your bank is really the only way to release a hold. Even if a reputable vendor releases a hold, the banking system is designed to not ac …
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Can I test App in Apple store

I would reach out to the business team in that store and explain your dilemma. You wouldn't want to monkey with one of the display phones as they are likely under surveillance and you might not be ab …
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Can I buy a refurbished Macbook in the offline London Apple Store

In the United States you cannot buy a refurbished product and have it shipped for in-store pickup. Have you tried to see if you can do that through the UK online store? In general the retail stores …
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Access Genius Bar history and notes online?

Today (with some recent changes to the apple.com web site) You can access basic repair data at: https://checkrepair.apple.com Once you sign in, you may find that some case notes are not associated …
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