Hello everyone, I find myself in a bit of a dilemma with my MacBook Pro M3 Pro, which I purchased last July for approximately $2,099. Unfortunately, less than a year later, I’ve noticed a small dent on the screen, about the size of a needle tip. When I took it to the Apple Store, I was informed that this damage is not covered by the limited warranty. They did provide a potential solution: I can enroll in AppleCare+ for three years at around $300, which would then allow me to fix the screen for an additional $135.
This brings my total to about $435. However, I should mention that the monthly payment option for AppleCare+ is not available in my region. I plan to sell this laptop in 1 to 2 years, with hopes to upgrade to either an M6 or M7 model, depending on the release. Given the situation, I’m uncertain whether it’s worth spending the $435 to repair the dent now, potentially improving the resale value.
Alternatively, I could choose to accept the dent and sell the laptop in its current condition. A key question for me is whether the dent would actually diminish the resale value by $435 or more. If the impact on value is less significant, I might opt to keep it as is until the sale. I would greatly appreciate hearing your thoughts or any experiences you may have with resale values in similar situations.
Thank you!
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