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I believe one item not in this discussion that makes the John Deere repair argument an apple to orange comparison is one fact. Many people use their iPhones as a hub for everything they do, social life, Finance, communications, and so much more.  Many of the comparisons of repairs do not have the same capabilities to impact your life like your iPhone being compromised. I do believe that Apple has indicated that the direction they are leading to with the iPhone is that it will be what identifies you as you. A unique device that handles and identifies you to the digital world. Having a third party that may put something between you and the trusted connections without you knowing through some 3rd party repair job should be a consideration of a risk that I think people are overlooking or minimizing its risk.