IMac Apps registered to another Apple ID.  Computer was BestBuy Out of Box Purchase.

Just after the new year I got a great deal on an Out Of Box 27" iMac at the local Best Buy.
I did the complete reload to factory default config and all.  But when I go into the Mac App Store it tells me that I have apps that are registered to another Apple ID (I suspect the first owner that returned it) and that I can not update or download them.  Since they are the apps listed as coming with a new iMac I would like to get this addressed.
So where do I start to get this fixed?
Thanks

You can disregard the advice you have been getting so far. Your machine is covered by 90 days of free AppleCare telephone support. They are open M-Sat during normal business hours and can be reached using the AppleCare Contact Info link. I'm assuming if there was no box there was no manual either, you can download a copy of the manual by clicking Support in the upper right of this page then clicking Manuals and navigating to your manual. Read the manual carefully. When you contact AppleCare let them know  you bought the machine as an open box unit and let them know what you are experiencing and they should be able to help you navigate through this mess.
While it's hindsight now buying an open box computer can save you a lot of money if you know what you're doing. However if you are new and not savy they can also be a lot of problems. If you are trying to save money buying a Mac buy an Apple refurbished machine. These are virtually identical to new machines, come with the same 1 year warranty as a new machine and are also elgible to get AppleCare. You can also save hundreds of dollars buying them. You can find them on the US Store at http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac

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