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Apple Store shopping online from abroad

Hi. I currently reside in Japan and I really don't want to buy iPhone here because it has a camera shutter sound that you can not get rid off. Any chance of purchasing an iPhone from let's say germany or so and get it sent to Japan? I mean only direct means. no proxy. Straight through Apple Store.

Thank you

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Jun 19, 2023 12:35 AM

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Posted on Jun 19, 2023 12:38 AM

I do not think Apple delivers its products to international destinations for individual customers.


IMPORTANT RESTRICTION FOR iPHONE, iPAD, APPLE TV AND HOMEPOD SERVICE.

Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and HomePod to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device.



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Jun 19, 2023 12:38 AM in response to JapaneseOdyssey

I do not think Apple delivers its products to international destinations for individual customers.


IMPORTANT RESTRICTION FOR iPHONE, iPAD, APPLE TV AND HOMEPOD SERVICE.

Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and HomePod to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device.



Jun 19, 2023 3:28 AM in response to SravanKrA

Yeah, well....I do not really care about warranty etc. I had all models since 3gs and this is the first time something broke. Either way, I just want to be able to take photos without the shutter sound. But iPhones sold in Japan don't allow that "/

So all that matters is if they at all sell iPhones internationally (e.g. going to German Apple Store and ordering it to Japan even if I had to cover the shipping fee).

Apple Store shopping online from abroad

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