Rant, with "secret" Apple tips !

[WHiiP]

bhaveshp wrote:
[quote=WHiiP]
I'm guessing that is NOT an Apple Store.

Correct. It was this Apple Authorized Service Provider. They're often much more flexible.

Can you find one in your area? Try here: https://locate.apple.com/

Yes, there are a couple . . . still as far away as the Apple Store, but a phone call will let me know what they can do.

Thanks!