[JLMarechal]

I've been an Apple Dealer for six years in Belgium. There is one thing to do. Usually in Europe, dealers don't buy directly from Apple but thru brokers or distributors. A well known procedure is called DOA. I explain.

When you buy a machine at a local dealer (not from web), don't fill the registration paper and don't register your machine anywhere. If you have a problem during the first weeks, go back to your dealer. He will order a new machine and declare yours DOA (Dead On Arrival). The distributor will immediately exchange the machine and waiting time will be shipping time.