Too good to be true? MBP.

Liquinn · Jan 4, 2013, 09:30 AM

Amazon seller selling a 15" MBP 2012 for £1,150.00.. too good to be true?

"Immaculate condition, open boxed unused, complete with original box and unused accessories, Minimum 11 months Apple warranty remaining. UK Apple reseller GBM Digital Technologies « Show less "

I could probably buy this and make a small profit... but is it too good to be true?

53x12 · Jan 4, 2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquinn

Amazon seller selling a 15" MBP 2012 for £1,150.00.. too good to be true?

"Immaculate condition, open boxed unused, complete with original box and unused accessories, Minimum 11 months Apple warranty remaining. UK Apple reseller GBM Digital Technologies « Show less "

I could probably buy this and make a small profit... but is it too good to be true?

Have you heard the saying before: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”? Buy at your own risk.

designs216 · Jan 4, 2013, 12:17 PM

Steer clear.

Liquinn · Jan 4, 2013, 12:35 PM

"If you ordered monday you run the risk of missing out as these units usually sell very quickly. We sell the units at a heavy discount as units have been opened and the warranty is -1 month."

Should I buy?

Closus · Jan 4, 2013, 12:44 PM

Is "probably making a small profit" really worth risking more than 1000£?

I wouldn't risk it.

Liquinn · Jan 4, 2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Closus

Is "probably making a small profit" really worth risking more than 1000£?

I wouldn't risk it.

I'm not. I might buy a 15" MBP from Apple - that way I know I'll receive what I buy.

When are the retina MBP's going to be on the refurbished section?

ericrwalker · Jan 4, 2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquinn

Should I buy?

Yes, it's not my money you'd be risking.

macs4nw · Jan 5, 2013, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquinn

Amazon seller selling a 15" MBP 2012 for £1,150.00.. too good to be true?

"Immaculate condition, open boxed unused, complete with original box and unused accessories, Minimum 11 months Apple warranty remaining. UK Apple reseller GBM Digital Technologies « Show less "

I could probably buy this and make a small profit... but is it too good to be true?

IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE......CAVEAT EMPTOR!!

From past experience, I have found that 'immaculate' means different things to different people, and you must consider the likelihood that it would be unused if the box is open. Since you don't get to 'inspect' this laptop first-hand until they have your payment, I would think long and hard before sending my money. Personally, I wouldn't, but if you feel comfortable in taking the risk, trust your gut and go for it.

Brian Y · Jan 5, 2013, 05:46 AM

Also bear in mind, just because those are the details he's posted on eBay, doesn't mean they're actually his. They could be posting the address of a genuine reseller when they aren't one.

Liquinn · Jan 5, 2013, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bma

Also bear in mind, just because those are the details he's posted on eBay, doesn't mean they're actually his. They could be posting the address of a genuine reseller when they aren't one.

I guess I'll never know. Good point though. :P

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Liquinn Thread Starter macrumors 68020 Join Date: Apr 2011	"If you ordered monday you run the risk of missing out as these units usually sell very quickly. We sell the units at a heavy discount as units have been opened and the warranty is -1 month." Should I buy? __________________ 2011 Mini \| 13" + 15" Macbook Pro 2012 \| Powermac G5 \| 27" TBD \| iPhone 3GS (16GB) \| iPad 1 and iPad 4 \| iPod touch 4G (64GB) \| Apple Wireless Keyboard + Magic Mouse x2 \| Magic Trackpad \|
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Brian Y macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2012	Also bear in mind, just because those are the details he's posted on eBay, doesn't mean they're actually his. They could be posting the address of a genuine reseller when they aren't one.
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