Asus notebook warranty question--ebay

Hi, I'm thinking about buying an Asus notebook from ebay. I've scoured the net and asked the seller about how to claim warranties but I can't quite confirm the questions I have. I was hoping you guys could help me out.

a. Will I still have warranty on the laptop if I buy from eBay (an obvious unauthorized dealer). Since the Asus Warranty Terms do not mention anything about voiding the warranty when buying from an unauthorized dealer (nor does it mention anything about a dealer being authorized/unauthorized).

b. I've read that Asus does not ask for a proof of purchase, but instead just needs the model number and serial number of the laptop. I'm sure some people have had success without a receipt/invoice but merely a model number and serial number, however the Asus Warranty Terms say that the

sales receipt... may be required... to present as a proof of purchase as a condition of receiving warranty service.

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This is from the Asus Warranty Terms:

Asus guarantees that the Asus Notebook that you have purchased are free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use during the Limited Warranty Period. The Limited Warranty Period starts from the date of purchase. Your sales receipt, showing the date of purchase , is your purchase date proof . You may be required by our Service Centers or Authorized Service Providers to present a proof of purchase as a condition of receiving warranty service. You are entitled to a hardware warranty service if a repair is required within the Limited Warranty Period.

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Can anyone prove this otherwise or is this pretty concrete?

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