If it helps, I just bought Apple Care from Apple, after carefully considering my options on eBay. I guess I've hit a point with eBay, that I just don't trust it enough to spend money on a big ticket item (anything over $50). I've just been screwed so many times now, and eBay offers very little protection anymore. Frankly, I'd rather spend the extra $100 and have the peace of mind in knowing that I'm getting the real, legit product. Maybe it's silly, but I've just lost all faith in eBay.
If it helps, I just bought Apple Care from Apple, after carefully considering my options on eBay. I guess I've hit a point with eBay, that I just don't trust it enough to spend money on a big ticket item (anything over $50). I've just been screwed so many times now, and eBay offers very little protection anymore. Frankly, I'd rather spend the extra $100 and have the peace of mind in knowing that I'm getting the real, legit product. Maybe it's silly, but I've just lost all faith in eBay.
i have never had any problems with ebay, you are always covered via paypal so i dont see what the danger is
Check the feedback of the seller. There are sellers which have sold dozens of Applecare packages and have 100% positive feedback. Find one with good feedback and don't hesitate to buy.
As far as getting the right one--Go on the Apple site and add the correct Applecare to your cart. Get the part number from your cart. (Looks something like MB519LL/A or similar.) Copy this number into the search bar in ebay. Search for the part number and you'll get numerous hits. This way you're sure to buy the correct one.
Also, the sellers offer free shipping if they can email you the code instead of mailing the entire box. They email you the code and you register it on the Apple site. With a reputable seller, you should have no problems.