[Fausty82]

I’m reading around the internet blogs that Apple is making some changes to AppleCare+... specifically they are raising the "incident" cost from $49 to $79. This means that you’ll still pay $99 for 2 years of coverage, and the coverage/exclusions will be the same (essentially it will cover everything except loss or theft), but you will have to fork over $79 per incident to get a replacement phone. You are still limited to 2 incidents within the 2 year period.

[Just_Me_D]

Whoa! I suppose it's still better than paying full price for another one, huh?... Thanks for the tip, sir.

[Fausty82]

Whoa! I suppose it's still better than paying full price for another one, huh?... Thanks for the tip, sir.

Here's the info from the Apple website... it’s true, according to the website:

[Eileen89]

Hmmm, I wonder if I could get Apple to Grandfather the AC+ plan that I got with my iPhone 5 last year. That way I could keep my $50 deductible for one more year, lol.

[Fausty82]

Hmmm, I wonder if I could get Apple to Grandfather the AC+ plan that I got with my iPhone 5 last year. That way I could keep my $50 deductible for one more year, lol.

Good question. When we bought the plan, it was $49 replacement... need a lah-yer to sort it out, but I would sure argue my case, if I needed to... I can be quite persuasive loud annoying.

[Jaguarr40]

I’m reading around the internet blogs that Apple is making some changes to AppleCare+... specifically they are raising the "incident" cost from $49 to $79. This means that you’ll still pay $99 for 2 years of coverage, and the coverage/exclusions will be the same (essentially it will cover everything except loss or theft), but you will have to fork over $79 per incident to get a replacement phone. You are still limited to 2 incidents within the 2 year period.

Whoa! I suppose it's still better than paying full price for another one, huh?... Thanks for the tip, sir.

Here's the info from the Apple website... it’s true, according to the website:

It is totally true and i bought it 2 years ago with my 4S and as 'D said it still beats paying full price for another and YES I will be buying it with my new 5S. Not willing to take any chances as careful as I am.

Thank you for the posting Don!

[Fausty82]

It is totally true and i bought it 2 years ago with my 4S and as 'D said it still beats paying full price for another and YES I will be buying it with my new 5S. Not willing to take any chances as careful as I am.

Thank you for the posting Don!

I also read in one of the blogs today that along with the increase in the "incident" price, Apple also upped the out-of-warranty swap out fee to $269. That’s $40 more than current price. The word is that by upping that price, Apple will nudge more customers into an AppleCare+ purchase.

[Jaguarr40]

I also read in one of the blogs today that along with the increase in the "incident" price, Apple also upped the out-of-warranty swap out fee to $269. That’s $40 more than current price. The word is that by upping that price, Apple will nudge more customers into an AppleCare+ purchase.

Once again I did hear this and agree with that statement and I still stand behind my statement that while i am very careful and NOT accident prone, I have it now and will get it with the new phone as well for my own piece of mind.

[Good OL MC]

I also read in one of the blogs today that along with the increase in the "incident" price, Apple also upped the out-of-warranty swap out fee to $269. Thats $40 more than current price. The word is that by upping that price, Apple will nudge more customers into an AppleCare+ purchase.

Holy crap. Still better than buying new but I'd love to see the profit on these repairs.


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[SeanHRCC]

If this is true, I hope people start looking outside of the AppleCare program...SquareTrade is what me and my wife carry, and she recently had to use it and it worked flawlessly, for a lot less money.

[John Yester]

The the question is, will others stay competitive over the next few month, or may they rise the per incident cost as well?

​Also are current Apple care people still $49?

[John Yester]

Hmmmmm

​Seems Apple removed AppleCare for the iPod shuffle and nano from its website as well......

[Just_Me_D]

Here's the info from the Apple website... it’s true, according to the website:

Thank you for the information, sir. I've changed the incident fee from $49 to $79 in the AppleCare Protection Plan Guide.

[Jaguarr40]

Thank you for the information, sir. I've changed the incident fee from $49 to $79 in the AppleCare Protection Plan Guide.

Thank you as I was going to ask you if you would. 'D on the spot ...like johnny but 'D... get it...LOL could not resist. Sorry!

[Terry1960]

Man, that almost makes the coverage not worth it. At least it does for me.

[M.Rizk]

I believe I will never need Apple Care + since I am over-protective and never dropped a phone (but one in my life). Still I got Apple Care + for the phone service support lol! And to make sure when I have any issue they have to excuse not to fix my device.