I've been owner of Apple Products for years. And the add Apple-care service is worth the money If on a new product it's for three years and the will repair or replace defective product. You "might" subject to the cost of shipping to repair station if you are too far away from the store. It is obvious that the person Bought product from a Third party that most likely sales discontinued items. Apple has no control such third parties.

Also, Apple sales older products, or products that were returned and repaired and re-certified., The Warranted depends on product on Computers it is usually 1 year Parts /90 days Labor. If recently discontinued the Applecare will be for the full Applecare period in effect before discontinued.