Keep or exchange my 7+, opinions pls? ?

[miumui]

Ok, long story short, I had an issue with screen and now the home button occasionally doesn't respond. I'm another 4 days away from my 14day return policy.
And to make matters worse, I have a 2 week business trip coming up, so I have to have a phone.

So my options are..
To refund and go without phone until the new stock arrives(traded in my only phone to get the 7+)
Or
To get the Jet Black phone.

Frankly, I'm only concern about the micro-abrasions affecting the resale value as that's the only way I can 'upgrade' my phone. Aus has no apple upgrade program..
I will be keeping my phone in a case, but I've read that even in cases, the Jet Black does get microabrasions.

What would you guys do?

 

[kargurin]

If you have time drop into an Apple Store and explain the situation. Maybe you can get an extension on the phone return.

 

[miumui]

If you have time drop into an Apple Store and explain the situation. Maybe you can get an extension on the phone return.

I tried.. but they are fixed with the return date... so no extension there.... =((

 

[dejanh]

I would definitely return, or purchase AppleCare+.

 

[miumui]

I would definitely return, or purchase AppleCare+.

Yeah... i have apple care with my phone... but i the thought of fixing a new phone bums me....

 

[Savoy]

I would just get the jet black. I have a 256gig jet black IP7plus and it's in a case and is mint. I mean can it get some micro abrasions down the road? Probably but so what, it's sexy as hell and will still be mint either way when I upgrade next fall.

 

[dejanh]

I would just get the jet black. I have a 256gig jet black IP7plus and it's in a case and is mint. I mean can it get some micro abrasions down the road? Probably but so what, it's sexy as hell and will still be mint either way when I upgrade next fall.

Micro abrasions != mint. Any abrasion, scratch, fading, anything at all != mint. I don't know how many times I had to have this argument with people on Craigslist. Mint means flawless. /rantover

 

[Quis89]

If you have AppleCare I wouldn't worry about it. If it happens again Apple will replace the device, I'm sure. I wouldn't stress it too hard. If its working now, great. If the issue presents itself again, that's what AppleCare+ is for.

 

[LDYNREDD]

Sounds like these are standard warranty issues not, Apple care issues. Ask store staff their opinion. If they are in fact standard warranty, use the phone on your trip but book a genius appointment for when you return to deal with the phone.

If you are really worried, return the phone, buy a very cheap phone for your trip and get a new iPhone when you get back.

 

[miumui]

All is good!! I manage to get a Matt Black when the stocks arrive in stores!

Thanks!

 

[Chargerman165]

Agree

 

[devilsturd]

I would get a refund. But. since you NEEd your phone for the next two weeks I would suggest going to an apple store and getting a replacement asap. You're paying a large amount of money for it, you deserve to receive a flawless service.

 

[hinesmj]

Exchange for a Jet Black. I'm sure you just got a bad one. I have the JB 7+ and it's been absolutely flawless, besides the software bugs that affect everyone.

 

[amzi160586]

I had the 256gb JB 7+ plus for three hours and already managed a mark on the top..returned it that evening and got the matt..seems the best option as I'm not convinced it will hold up until next year.