USB Power Adapter Takeback Program

[SpinFire]

Ok guys (and gals). I went about the entire procedure earlier today.

Place: QCD Singapore = Funan level 5

Took Q... waited 15mins
Shown them the 3rd party charger: can change body only.
Can keep the power plug head... (if yours is the separate-able type)... no need to give them the cord.
Bring along any ipod ior ipad. I bought a ipod to change for a ipad charger (body)

Was told... $18 (my goodness... disputed with them why so expensive, thought it's USD 10 bah bah bah...) for the exchange. they will keep the old one. BUTTTT... here's the catch... it comes with 3 months warranty AND you CANNOT get the replacement on the spot.
Can get it 3 days later only as they do not keep stock for replacement...
The whole process... ding dong ding dong... 30 mins

So... went next door shop NUBOX or something...
the same original apple charger body thingy - 2.1A type for ipad selling for $28, 1 year warranty.

So... you decide whether you can go through these hassles for the whole process.

Wow, $18 is expensive. US$10 is equivalent to at most S$13 only.

 

[htngwilliam]

So what adapter did u bring? Any USB adapter?

 

[anpanbun]

Whoa, what a hassle
Thanks for e heads up, Simon

 

[nez]

Wow, $18 is expensive. US$10 is equivalent to at most S$13 only.

I guess this QCD is only an authorized shop by Apple & not Apple themselves, hence i believe they can 'up' the price to absorbed any administrative cost incurred to QCD.

Singapore. What do you expect!

 

[audioenslave]

Went to eserv at 313. Same thing quoted to me : 3-5 working days xchange, cost $18 before gst..cant get it changed on the spot. This program machiam epic fail

 

[ant3202]

Went to eserv at 313. Same thing quoted to me : 3-5 working days xchange, cost $18 before gst..cant get it changed on the spot. This program machiam epic fail

ya lor like maciam .... carrot us again...

 

[gnixer]

can someone contact apple hotline to feedback

 

[messi1986]

So sad to hear...

 

[anpanbun]

Went to eserv at 313. Same thing quoted to me : 3-5 working days xchange, cost $18 before gst..cant get it changed on the spot. This program machiam epic fail

Rather they don't start it luh

 

[android]

Can use 3rd party Iphone charger to exchange for iPad charger?

 

[palmtungsten]

Do they exchange based on adaptor or serial Number of idevice?

 

[anpanbun]

Do they exchange based on adaptor or serial Number of idevice?

Should be e latter

 

[loserunited]

Do they exchange based on adaptor or serial Number of idevice?

it is based on the idevices that you registered for the change.

 

[edmwperson]

Went to eserv at 313. Same thing quoted to me : 3-5 working days xchange, cost $18 before gst..cant get it changed on the spot. This program machiam epic fail

Maybe its to pacify those electrocuted or burnt by exploding iPhone in China. Here, not that attractive exchange program

 

[ashhong]

Went to eserv at 313. Same thing quoted to me : 3-5 working days xchange, cost $18 before gst..cant get it changed on the spot. This program machiam epic fail

the only reason why this exchange programme fail is because singapore do not have an official Apple Store here.

if Apple open one such store here, all 3rd party store will close down.

 

[battledome64]

This is a badly run apple campaign

 

[t13]

Called apple hotline to check, the lady doesn't know anything about it..... lol.

Tried looking for email address to apple main office. No luck.....

Any one has an email address to Apple?

 

[jownsftw]

Called apple hotline to check, the lady doesn't know anything about it..... lol.

Tried looking for email address to apple main office. No luck.....

Any one has an email address to Apple?

tcook@apple.com

 

[t13]

Thanks? I tried sjobs@apple.com but no reply

 

[TrueB1ue]

actually......if I want to use this program ...is not becos of the safety thing.
But a excuse to change lousy/cheap "fake" lookalike apple apple adapter to a real better adapter at a discount price. But if the cost after take back our adapter is $18.....then why should we trade in? And at $18 they earn until don want earn leh....

in the end this program to clear their adapter stock......bluff us that they concern abt our safety.

If I rem correctly original price is $28 right?