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40GB ATV- $212 Apple refurb or new $224 from Amazon?
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it say go for the amazon.com, it's only $12. that being said I have NO issues buying refurbished, especially from apple. but then again $12 is $12
if it were like a $30-$40 difference i'd go with the refurbished.
You save $12 - plus no tax. No brainer - Amazon.
Again, I have never had an issue with refurbs from Apple, but since it will be about the same price once you add tax to the refurb, buy the new one from Amazon.
Again, I have never had an issue with refurbs from Apple, but since it will be about the same price once you add tax to the refurb, buy the new one from Amazon.
Buy new and use a credit card that has an extended warranty on it. AMEX automatically extends any 1+ year warranty an additional year, and <1 year warranty to a full year. Even if I have cash, I still charge it and send the money into the credit card as a payment. It saved me not long ago with my Macbook Pro. AMEX just wrote off half my original purchase price and let me keep the laptop (to get fixed or not). I fixed it myself and sold it on eBay, and I made SURE that my new iMac was bought with my AMEX card.
Thanks for the advice- I never knew that about Amex. I think new is the way to go.
I got my refurb'd 40GB ATV from Apple. It came with free shipping. If they are still doing that, then you should factor that into the cost difference.
I have not had any issues with my refurb. I would definitely go that way again if I wanted something from Apple.
I have not had any issues with my refurb. I would definitely go that way again if I wanted something from Apple.
I ordered my second ATV from Apple this morning, refurbished. $212 total, including tax.
Since '94, I've only bought two new Macs: Sawtooth and a DP1.8 G5. The rest were refurbs. Good for the wallet, good for the environment.
Since '94, I've only bought two new Macs: Sawtooth and a DP1.8 G5. The rest were refurbs. Good for the wallet, good for the environment.
Amazon also offers free shipping on the 40 gig Apple TV, not to mention no sales tax:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias=electronics&field-keywords=appple+tv&x=14&y=16
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Actually I should have explained but the title of the thread was the cost to me including shipping (free in both cases) and taxes (which only applies in Apple's case).
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