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Paul_Thomas
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unable to register product - already registered

Hi,

 

I've just purchased a second ready nas, used from ebay.  The seller says the unit is 10 months old, so I'd like to register it and have the remainder of the warranty (5 years?)  However, I can't register it as its already been registered.  Is there any way around this?

 

Thanks

Paul

Model: RN31200|ReadyNAS 300 Series 2-Bay
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StephenB
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Re: unable to register product - already registered


@Paul_Thomas wrote:

Does this also prevent you using the warranty?


The warranty is not transferrable (which is why the registration can't be changed).  You also won't be able to use paid Netgear support.

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JohnCM_S
NETGEAR Employee Retired

Re: unable to register product - already registered

Hi Paul_Thomas,

 

Unfortunately, there is no way around this. The registration is not transferable. The purpose of registering the NETGEAR product is to avoid reselling it as used.

 

Regards,

JohnCM_S
NETGEAR Community Team

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Paul_Thomas
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Re: unable to register product - already registered

Hi,

 

Thanks for your fast response.  Does this also prevent you using the warranty? I'm used to transferable warrenties which I have used on several occasions for second user HP products.

 

Thanks

Paul

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JohnCM_S
NETGEAR Employee Retired

Re: unable to register product - already registered

Hi Paul_Thomas,

 

Yes, this also prevents you in using the warranty. The warranty is only entitled to the original purchaser of the device.

 

Regards,

JohnCM_S
NETGEAR Community Team

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StephenB
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Re: unable to register product - already registered


@Paul_Thomas wrote:

Does this also prevent you using the warranty?


The warranty is not transferrable (which is why the registration can't be changed).  You also won't be able to use paid Netgear support.

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bedlam1
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Re: unable to register product - already registered

need to avoid reselling it as used.
@JohnCM_Swrote:

Hi Paul_Thomas,

 

Unfortunately, there is no way around this. The registration is not transferable. The purpose of registering the NETGEAR product is to avoid reselling it as used.

 

Regards,

JohnCM_S
NETGEAR Community Team


Well at last an admission from Netgear

Why on earth should any manufacturer wish to "avoid" their customers reselling their products as used?

I just bought a new car......if I sell it the buyer will enjoy the remainder of the warranty

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Paul_Thomas
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Re: unable to register product - already registered

I have to agree, It's a very strange policy.  

I've alway bought HP laptops partly because of their 3 year transferable warranty.

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