ILife missing from new mac!

Hello there
I've just got my brand new Mac - literally just 10 mins ago, and thats me all set up. I bought it online from a UK retailer, and although it was refurbished, it was advertised that it would include iLife
"Includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools and more
Includes iLife (iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand and iWeb)"
However, the machine doesn't include this whatsoever, and was wondering what I do?
Thanks

Return it to the retailer and make them show you where the files are. If they cannot, get your money back and then buy directly from Apple.
There are a number of posts around here about so-called "new" Macs that turned out to be 1-2 years old. The thought is that some resellers--typically not Apple Authorized ones--get new but out-of-date machines (returned overstock, for example) and wipe the hard drive to reinstall a later OS. This takes out the pre-installed programs. You should consider reporting the firm to Apple if you find they are doing this switch-a-roo selling.
You can enter your serial number here:
Check Your Service & Support Coverage
and that might help determine if Apple still sees the computer in warranty. Some people with similar third-party vendor issus like you describe have entered their serai lnumber to find they have no warranty coverage.
Apple products are in high demand; that brings out those things that live under rocks and eat slime for a living.

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