I'm trying to buy a refurbished item but when I insert the serial number on the apple website I get the error "Can't verify purchase date". What does this mean and is this apple item still legit?
If you get a "We're unable to validate your product's purchase date" warning, go here:
On the other hand, if you see "Invalid Serial Number," this message generally indicates that the device you have was serviced or even replaced previously. If you're considering purchasing this device, then it's likely that the original owner had the device replaced but did not return this device to Apple as they should have. If this is the case, I would caution you against making the purchase.
Since, you asked, I'm just trying to answer your questions. If AppleCare or any Apple service doesn't matter to you, and you believe the seller will refund your money should it not work, that's totally up to you on how you spend it.
The problem is that the seller doesn’t know the date anymore when he purchased it. Does it matter that much when I don’t care anymore about apple care or is this strange and suspicious?
Apple Serial Number Error: 'Can't Verify Purchase Date' — What Does It Mean?
