Selling an Ipad - how do i protect myself?

Crowqueen

You suggested it, though, I was simply saying that it would make you look totally dodgy and, into the bargain, be ineffective. Had it not been mentioned, no-one would have suggested it.

I also suggested that checking a new item like this in situ might not be easy - because it might be a present they don't want to open, and additionally it will need to be charged up and checked out by the purchaser - not always possible to find a fault immediately. There is no law that says a buyer must test it before they buy it - they have a reasonable time to inspect it and you must respect that.

I'm glad you're happy with the advice received. I also hope your buyer is happy with the item.

booboobunny

i don't want to get into a tit for tat as your advice was helpful, but as stated, i asked if it was something i should do, very clearly framed as a question, i didn't say i plan to make someone to sign something. the two are very different. i think you must be able to see the difference. your advice was no don't/you can't and i accepted it. it was a question, the answer you gave was sensible. once you said it wasn't legal then that was the end of it.

i'm not sure whether to sell or not. i'd be happy to keep it. the husband knows about the law so i'll run the issues by him and see if he thinks we should go ahead. i'm not too bothered about selling it if it's going to present too many problems.

the buyer has asked if i can hold onto it till next week for her. i said i am happy to do so, so there's no rush to make a decision.

macfly

Part of your question was about the Aplle warranty. It's the best around. I've sold unregistered Ipods. and some that had been registered. Providing they are registered on Apple's site, any of their shops will repair or exchange it. No receipt needed.
At least, that was the case a year ago.

booboobunny

thank you for that information. it is helpful to know. the ipad is unregistered at the moment (obviously) but presume the warranty will kick in as soon as registration is completed by the purchaser? is that right? (seriously i know so little about this stuff it's quite frightening!).

husband thinks we should go ahead and sell it and there won't be any problems. maybe i should ask him to deal with things when the lady comes as he is very confident discussing this stuff. knowing the warranty is actually worth something is very useful though, as i don't have a receipt for the item, as i mentioned, i think that would be quite reassuring for a buyer generally. thank you for your help.