Serial for iMac 24" not found...

[WorldChamp]

Serial for iMac 24" not found...

I have tried every look up I could locate, but checking the serial I get not found. Do anyone have a link that works?

I want to purchase the following, but as a 3rd party need to make sure it's no stolen. I need to find it's legit.
2021 iMac "M1" 8 CPU/8 GPU/4 Ports 24" 3.2 GHz Apple M1

 

[DeltaMac]

Serial numbers on Macs; in fact, on all Apple devices, are no longer encoded with model/manufacturer, etc information. That is since sometime in 2021?, that any decoding list for serial numbers does not work. (the serial numbers, from what I have read, are random, so the only way to discover anything through the serial number, would be to contact Apple directly. You CAN, for example, enter your serial number on Apple's support page link, and find out if there is any warranty on that Mac, but no generalized, third-party site listing any information, except for older Macs, from before Apple changed to random serial numbers.

 

[FreakinEurekan]

Knowing the serial number won't help you determine if it's legit or not. You either trust the seller, or don't buy.

 

[Chuckeee]

Knowing the serial number won't help you determine if it's legit or not. You either trust the seller, or don't buy.

Except there is the potential that you might scare an unscrupulous seller. So asking while asking about the serial number the key thing is to observe the seller’s response.

 

[Bigwaff]

Do anyone have a link that works?

You can check Apple Care device coverage with a serial number. If serial number is invalid, you'll see a message stating so.

Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support

Check your Apple warranty status. Enter a serial number to review your eligibility for support and extended coverage.

checkcoverage.apple.com

 

[WorldChamp]

I found the best way to get the correct answer is contact Apple.
Thanks everyone for your help