Same, I never use AppleCare+ on service before.Tbh I never really utilized AC+ before. Mainly bought for AP & AW.
This type of stuff is buy for an ease of mind. I don't think anyone will wanna go through the hassle for repairs/replacement unless device really faulty/uplorry.
14PM AC+ refunded carrot old price ($369) by yours truly, QCD. Jiak my $50 cuz say Apple haven't update them latest price. Pui
If I knew within 1 year still can hoot from Apple store & not only authorized service center I wouldn't have patronized QCD. Apple store I still can get 10% EPP discount +updated new price ($319)
But this is the 4th or 5th time I bought for my Apple gadgets.
Very long ago I ever dropped my iPad Air once, can't remember any scratches more than 3 or 5mm considered accidental damage.
I do not have Applecare and luckily there's a dust inside and the QCD staff was wondering how did it got in becos it's supposed to be vacuum sealed.
So they gave me a replacement and never really noticed my small scratch from my drop...
Now hoping my Apple Watch battery to drop below 80% for free replacement, another 3% to go