Here is my take...You bought it from a Mcintosh authorized dealer...you get the warranty.
I am in the car bus and have been to court, there isnt a judge in the world who is going to let the consumer,who acted in good faith.left holding the bag, Mac can say whatever they want on their website, it doesn't matter.
I am a BIG Mac fan, and I understand their policy,BUT, in my opinion, they are swimming in the wrong pond by trying to "disclaim" the warranty based on HOW you got the product.
Nor can any Manufacturer disclaim the warranty based on what price you paid for the product.
Nor can any manufacturer shut off a retailer for discounting....hence..MSRP...Manufacturer SUGGESTED RETAIL price.
Think about it, you are travelling and stop in a Mac shop and buy a product,take it home, send in the warranty card,you get the warranty, you pick up the phone and order it over the phone....no warranty ???
What if you are disabled and cant physically make it to the shop,still no warranty ??
Like I said, I love Mac and support their dealer and products, but in my humble opinion, they really need to redo their policy.
I am not a lawyer, but if push came to shove, and consumer went to court over this.....it is a no brainer, the consumer would get the warranty, bet the farm on it.