[Redacted]

Hey guys, I am hoping to maybe get some advice on this. So I hypothetically did a refund with Apple for a 16” MacBook Pro, but it needed a PR. I definitely don’t want to use the device and also don’t want to sell it, as I don’t want this to become a huge issue later on. I was thinking of buying a new one from Amazon, and then maybe short circuit the one I have or destroy it in some other way, and then swap the base plates that have the Serial engraved. Do you think this will work out and I get a clean Mac or is it better to just part it out and sell it that way.
I was also thinking of maybe using it to trade in, but that will probably result in the same risks as just selling it to some random person.

[Blazealways]

If you did a refund, you're good to go and use it once that money hits your account.

[privatejohn__]

Hey guys, I am hoping to maybe get some advice on this. So I hypothetically did a refund with Apple for a 16” MacBook Pro, but it needed a PR. I definitely don’t want to use the device and also don’t want to sell it, as I don’t want this to become a huge issue later on. I was thinking of buying a new one from Amazon, and then maybe short circuit the one I have or destroy it in some other way, and then swap the base plates that have the Serial engraved. Do you think this will work out and I get a clean Mac or is it better to just part it out and sell it that way.
I was also thinking of maybe using it to trade in, but that will probably result in the same risks as just selling it to some random person.

Destroying the hypothetical Mac to send it back sounds like a horrible idea that could easily backfire.

I think this depends heavily on where you acquired it - if it's from any 3rd party reseller, it's completely fine as Apple is unaware anything went wrong. If it's from Apple, it could potentially maybe possibly cause some issues, but still unlikely. Anyways, if I were you, I'd just use it and not worry too much about it.

[Redacted]

It’s directly from Apple, I am just really unsure as a PR was filed, although I basically gave 0 info in it, besides the address.
I just heard from cases where Mediamarkt/Saturn really pursued those stolen items, and people got police summons like a year later, so I am thinking the same could possibly happen here. Especially since they can just track the serials and Apple has all your data with FindMy/AppleID.

I was thinking the destroying route, could be a good option as I was thinking a giant company like Amazon probably won’t investigate one Defect Mac that much, they probably just write it off and throw it away, but I sadly don’t know anything about their process when it comes to that.

[privatejohn__]

It’s directly from Apple, I am just really unsure as a PR was filed, although I basically gave 0 info in it, besides the address.
I just heard from cases where Mediamarkt/Saturn really pursued those stolen items, and people got police summons like a year later, so I am thinking the same could possibly happen here. Especially since they can just track the serials and Apple has all your data with FindMy/AppleID.

I was thinking the destroying route, could be a good option as I was thinking a giant company like Amazon probably won’t investigate one Defect Mac that much, they probably just write it off and throw it away, but I sadly don’t know anything about their process when it comes to that.

People got police summons for a single item like a Macbook? That doesn't seem right. It's certainly an expensive item, but not to the point where a multi-trillion dollar company would take action.

It seems like you've already made up your mind to go with the destruction route. Let us know how that goes.

[dohali8720]

been using my DNA mac from apple website for a year, haven't had an issue.

[Redacted]

been using my DNA mac from apple website for a year, haven't had an issue.

That’s good to know, did you have to fill a PR though, or did they just refund you without one ?

[dohali8720]

been using my DNA mac from apple website for a year, haven't had an issue.

That’s good to know, did you have to fill a PR though, or did they just refund you without one ?

got refund without PR, my account had multiple legit macbook purchases before so they gave me instant refund