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So i Bought a mid 2010 macbook pro which had a know defect apple did a recall.But Apple didnt email people that had bought one as this would of been classed as telemarketing apparently . Where do i stand its just under 6yrs old i paid $3500 for it they cant find the replacment part and have offered me $150 dollers off at the apple store so at the moment i have a $3500 paper weight
Hi Toby, thank you for your question. I just replied to your question on the other thread so I will copy my response here but please feel free to give us a call if you have further questions. Our toll-free number is 1-888-564-9963.
Unfortunately retail sales aren’t bound by law to provide mandatory returns or refunds in BC. However in your case, a piece of law called the Sale of Goods Act may apply as the product may have been defective. It is our understanding that when a consumer purchases a defective item, the seller must address the situation typically by returning the consumer’s money, offering an exchange or store credit, or repairing the item. Unfortunately, there is no government body or other agency that administers this Act although it can be used in court.