Any Advantages of buying iPhone directly from Apple

Cee_Kaybe

Hi, 

I'm due to replace my iPhone this year. Previously I've always purchased directly from Apple. This year though, I have the option so purchase discounted Curry's vouchers through work.  This would make the phone cheaper to buy from Curry's.

It used to be that if you purchased direct to apple, you had access to the genius bar and better service/replacement options than if you bought it from a re-seller. Is that still the case or are there no longer any advantages to buying directly from Apple? 

FYI - I'll be buying an unlocked phone without a contract

JohnReese

Cee_Kaybe said:

Hi, 

I'm due to replace my iPhone this year. Previously I've always purchased directly from Apple. This year though, I have the option so purchase discounted Curry's vouchers through work.  This would make the phone cheaper to buy from Curry's.

It used to be that if you purchased direct to apple, you had access to the genius bar and better service/replacement options than if you bought it from a re-seller. Is that still the case or are there no longer any advantages to buying directly from Apple? 

FYI - I'll be buying an unlocked phone without a contract

Other than engraving a new device, I do not believe there is. Most aspects such as access to the Apple stores, or any Apple Care cover benefits would apply even if you bought an iPhone from someone other than Apple.