Buying a used Macbook & wondering about warranty coverage

I'm in the market to replace my 6 year old iBook and don't have the money on hand to buy something new out of the box. Have been looking around Craigslist and found several Macbooks, 6 mos old or so, that have what I need and are more in my price range. The sellers seem to indicate that it's possible to extend or buy AppleCare coverage for these used models - is that correct? If so, I think I'd feel safer buying a used machine - but I'm wondering if there is something I'm missing.
Anyone have any comments/suggestions? Thanks for your help.

Hi roz,
If the macbook still within 1 year warranty, you still can add apple care before it past that 1 year warranty. But considering it already used, we don't know how the previous owner use it and how long the Hard drive and battery will last.
But why not considering apple refurbished from apple online, or third party authorize reseller like macconnection that offer mail in rebate and free shipping and still you will start fresh a 1 year warranty.
Good Luck.

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