> why would Apple think it's ok to accept "your private key" as proof that you're still the owner? Isn't that the whole point of this argument? The buyer shoul

> why would Apple think it's ok to accept "your private key" as proof that you're still the owner? Isn't that the whole point of this argument? The buyer shouldn't need to convince Apple. My suggestion was to eliminate Apple's power to brick a device and then be the judge who decides whether you own the machine or not. The private key mechanism is a good way to deter theft, but Apple should not be policing it. The steal back is really an edge case that doesn't need to be covered by a technical solution.