TRS - Serial Number Check

[_TheTraveller_]

Does anyone know if during the TRS process, the officers check the serial numbers? I was looking to TRS a macbook but wanted to apply a skin to the underside which would cover the serial number. I know you can log into the OS to view the serial number but it's a gift and I didn't want to set it up ahead of time.

 

[SYD]

Does anyone know if during the TRS process, the officers check the serial numbers? I was looking to TRS a macbook but wanted to apply a skin to the underside which would cover the serial number. I know you can log into the OS to view the serial number but it's a gift and I didn't want to set it up ahead of time.

Not in my experience.

 

[transpactraveller]

I have had this checked once years ago with a Macbook Pro. I think it depends on the officer, my experience varies greatly each time I go through, sometimes they're very thorough (and even query if I'm bringing the item back, my residency status, return dates etc) but other times they haven't even got me to open the box to show the item is in there! Probably depends on value and other factors like how long the queue is.

 

[SydneySwan]

Not in my experience.

Not in my experience and I have claimed on 2 Macs, a HP and an Acer.