Refurb Purchasing Questions

[tsk]

I'm seriously considering the purchase of a refurb and had a few questions.

First, what's the day Apple lists the refurbs for sale?

Second, are there are stores besides the Apple that I can purchase a refurb from?

Finally is there any price protection on the refurbs?

Thanks

[mrgreen4242]

I'm seriously considering the purchase of a refurb and had a few questions.

First, what's the day Apple lists the refurbs for sale?

Second, are there are stores besides the Apple that I can purchase a refurb from?

Finally is there any price protection on the refurbs?

Thanks

I'd like to know if Apple retail stores carry any refurbs as well. Anyone?

Rob

[jxyama]

I'm seriously considering the purchase of a refurb and had a few questions.

First, what's the day Apple lists the refurbs for sale?

Second, are there are stores besides the Apple that I can purchase a refurb from?

Finally is there any price protection on the refurbs?

Thanks

1) as they become available. check often...

2) some stores carry discontinued products... smalldog electronics have some deals. check dealmac.com. it's a good site.

3) i don't think so. they are already discounted so... outside of loose 10 day or so policy, i am not sure if apple offers any kind of protection at all. afaik, if someone who's ticked off because they just bought a brand new machine a few days ago call to complain about an update, they may give some discount or upgrade, but i don't think you can expect the same purchasing a refurb...

[jsw]

I am 95% certain there is no price protection on the refurbs. Most of them are basically new, so I guess they figure the refurb price is good enough.

[discoforce]

Second, are there are stores besides the Apple that I can purchase a refurb from?

Smalldog Electronics (http://www.smalldog.com) just received their quarterly shipment of refurb computers, so they have a relatively high number of them. In general, they seem to trickle in a few here and there.

I'm going today to get my 15 PB!!!! :D

[mrgreen4242]

Smalldog Electronics (http://www.smalldog.com) just received their quarterly shipment of refurb computers, so they have a relatively high number of them. In general, they seem to trickle in a few here and there.

I'm going today to get my 15 PB!!!! :D

Kinda stinks that they area selling refurb 15" PBooks for the same price as a new one with educational discount. :rolleyes:

[Snowblind]

If you go to the online Apple store, scroll down and you will see a an area that says "special deals" right next to a reg tag with the word "save" on it. Click in that area and you will be rerouted to the refurbs. Smalldog.com always have refurbs in stock, I think Macmall.com might have some too, but I'm not sure about that. :)