getting cold sweats... Buyers remorse over rMBP purchase

SilentLoner · Nov 5, 2012, 08:39 AM

Right I have bought a 15" rMBP over the weekend and now I am getting cold sweats about the fact I just spent $3k on a laptop and thinking aside from photoshop most of my work can be done on a ipad haha

So if common sense prevails and I decide to return it would it be subject to a restocking fee and would I need a reason? cheers.

Birdmagnus · 08:58 AM

Nope, there is no restocking fee. I think they got rid of it last year and you can return it within 14 days for any reason.

http://store.apple.com/us/help/returns_refund

nanolife · Nov 5, 2012, 08:57 AM

Just tell them you are not satisfied and would like to return it.

noteple · Nov 5, 2012, 08:59 AM

The best is going to cost ya.

I thought about getting by with a loaded mini and Thunderbolt Display but the price is right back up there without the portability.

If you want to try ramping down and save $500 or more just return it and buy something else.

If that doesn't work out you can always rebuy the rmbp or maybe the 13"

danielwerner · Nov 5, 2012, 09:01 AM

Hey, those are no fun answers. Give him reasons for keeping it instead! I want to know too, I'm getting my 15" on thursday.

blaake · Nov 5, 2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by danielwerner

Hey, those are no fun answers. Give him reasons for keeping it instead! I want to know too, I'm getting my 15" on thursday.

Theyre awesome!

SilentLoner · Nov 5, 2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by blaake

Theyre awesome!

Hey I love it there is no doubt its just $3k its a hell of alot of money lol

danielwerner · Nov 5, 2012, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentLoner

Hey I love it there is no doubt its just $3k its a hell of alot of money lol

I know. That exactly why you (and I) need more pep talks about why it's worth it.

Irock619 · Nov 5, 2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by blaake

Theyre awesome!

Does an awesome screen equal 3K?

blaake · Nov 5, 2012, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irock619

Does an awesome screen equal 3K?

I was just being a smart you know what because of the post on top of mine. I don't think any laptop is worth 3k

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Irock619

Does an awesome screen equal 3K?

It is not at all. I was kidding.

teerexx52 · Nov 5, 2012, 09:24 AM

Mine is the best Apple lap I have ever owned and I have owned many including the high res 15"

SDAVE · Nov 5, 2012, 09:39 AM

If you can't afford it, why did you make an impulsive purchase?

Return it and get a 2012 (or 2011 Refurb) cMBP with a Hi-Res matte display. Save the money, put in your own SSD & 16GB RAM and you're good to go.

With that extra money you will save, you can take a vacation or enjoy good food.

SilentLoner · Nov 5, 2012, 09:42 AM

I can afford it but I am trying to be sensible for the first time ever.

Snarl · Nov 5, 2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SilentLoner

I can afford it but I am trying to be sensible for the first time ever.

Sensible is over rated

maflynn · Nov 5, 2012, 09:46 AM

[MOD NOTE]
Title changed to make it less ambiguous

takeshi74 · Nov 5, 2012, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentLoner

I can afford it but I am trying to be sensible for the first time ever.

Sensible isn't always just a matter of price.

SDAVE · Nov 5, 2012, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentLoner

I can afford it but I am trying to be sensible for the first time ever.

Doesn't make sense.

If you feel like it's burning a hole in your wallet, that means you can't afford it.

Just because you have saved up cash/or a credit card doesn't mean you can afford it.

It's best to be responsible when you purchase things.

It's your money, though, you can do as you please...but since you asked....

SilentLoner · Nov 5, 2012, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDAVE

Doesn't make sense.

If you feel like it's burning a hole in your wallet, that means you can't afford it.

Just because you have saved up cash/or a credit card doesn't mean you can afford it.

It's best to be responsible when you purchase things.

It's your money, though, you can do as you please...but since you asked....

Its not burning a hole in my pocket, I just always get like this about tech I guess its just because tech is so finite.

swordsmn · Nov 5, 2012, 10:33 AM

Yeah but it's the best tech there is.
3K is a lotta $$ but I'm in my 50's & I have paid more than that for a green screen CRT AT& T desktop that ran a Unix variant. (cool system tho... yea vi !! Lol )
If you LIKE having the premiere platform & you can afford it, I say enjoy it.
I plan to, probably in Dec. (and I want a 1K Thunderbolt monitor. Insane LOL
Buhwaha.ha.ha... it's only money spend the kid's inheritance, he/she'll be an ungreatful bastage in his teens anyway. :-)
Did that help ya?

Naimfan · Nov 5, 2012, 10:48 AM

Return it. If you want to still have a Mac, get either a 15" or 13" cMBP - you can upgrade those on your own if you want. People here write as if the retina screen and SSD are required for life - they are not.

I bought a 13" rMBP with 256 GB storage and returned it yesterday. Nice computer but grossly overpriced for what is essentially a nice screen. The 15" is similar, but less overpriced.

Interstella5555 · Nov 5, 2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SilentLoner

Its not burning a hole in my pocket, I just always get like this about tech I guess its just because tech is so finite.

If you get colds sweats thinking about it you should probably return it, unless you live life continually worrying about things you've purchased, in which case this seems normal for you.

gentlefury · Nov 5, 2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by takeshi74

Sensible isn't always just a matter of price.

Correct.

It always annoys me when I go looking for the "Best" something and all I can find is articles saying it is the best, for the price. That means its crap, but its cheap...if I want, the "best" I expect it to cost more!

MCAsan · Nov 5, 2012, 11:09 AM

Each person has to make their own value judgement based on objective requirements, subjective needs....and budget limitations.

For me the screen, all solid state design and a SSD large enough for photo collection on multi week trips did the trick.

If you can do you work on an iPad, congrats. At least get the new one for max CPU, and wifi speeds. I will swap our 3rd generation iPads in for new ones for the holidays. At least I can sell the current ones for around half the cost of the new ones.

SDAVE · Nov 5, 2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentLoner

tech is so finite.

What isn't finite? Life is finite.

bobr1952 · Nov 5, 2012, 11:21 AM

Hopefully your buyer's remorse will be temporary and you will soon begin to appreciate what a fine machine you have.

Nov 5, 2012, 08:39 AM	#1
SilentLoner macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2007	getting cold sweats... Buyers remorse over rMBP purchase Right I have bought a 15" rMBP over the weekend and now I am getting cold sweats about the fact I just spent $3k on a laptop and thinking aside from photoshop most of my work can be done on a ipad haha So if common sense prevails and I decide to return it would it be subject to a restocking fee and would I need a reason? cheers.
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Nov 5, 2012, 08:53 AM	#2
Birdmagnus macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012	Nope, there is no restocking fee. I think they got rid of it last year and you can return it within 14 days for any reason. http://store.apple.com/us/help/returns_refund Last edited by Birdmagnus; Nov 5, 2012 at 08:58 AM.
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Nov 5, 2012, 08:57 AM	#3
nanolife macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pasadena	Just tell them you are not satisfied and would like to return it. __________________ ☣ rMBP 2.6/16/512 ☢ iPhone 5 "You can only get smarter by playing a smarter opponent."
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Nov 5, 2012, 09:24 AM	#11
teerexx52 macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida West Coast	Mine is the best Apple lap I have ever owned and I have owned many including the high res 15" __________________ 32GB iphone 5, Retina MacBook Pro 2.6, 512GB, iPad 4 16GB LTE
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Nov 5, 2012, 09:39 AM	#12
SDAVE macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nowhere	If you can't afford it, why did you make an impulsive purchase? Return it and get a 2012 (or 2011 Refurb) cMBP with a Hi-Res matte display. Save the money, put in your own SSD & 16GB RAM and you're good to go. With that extra money you will save, you can take a vacation or enjoy good food. __________________ iPhone 5, MacBook Pro (2011), Mac Pro 2008, Apple Cinema Display 30" Aluminium
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Nov 5, 2012, 08:59 AM	#4
noteple macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2011	The best is going to cost ya. I thought about getting by with a loaded mini and Thunderbolt Display but the price is right back up there without the portability. If you want to try ramping down and save $500 or more just return it and buy something else. If that doesn't work out you can always rebuy the rmbp or maybe the 13"
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Nov 5, 2012, 09:01 AM	#5
danielwerner macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2012	Hey, those are no fun answers. Give him reasons for keeping it instead! I want to know too, I'm getting my 15" on thursday.
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Nov 5, 2012, 09:42 AM	#13
SilentLoner Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2007	I can afford it but I am trying to be sensible for the first time ever.
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Nov 5, 2012, 09:46 AM	#15
maflynn Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Boston	[MOD NOTE] Title changed to make it less ambiguous
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Nov 5, 2012, 10:33 AM	#19
swordsmn macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2012	Yeah but it's the best tech there is. 3K is a lotta $$ but I'm in my 50's & I have paid more than that for a green screen CRT AT& T desktop that ran a Unix variant. (cool system tho... yea vi !! Lol ) If you LIKE having the premiere platform & you can afford it, I say enjoy it. I plan to, probably in Dec. (and I want a 1K Thunderbolt monitor. Insane LOL Buhwaha.ha.ha... it's only money spend the kid's inheritance, he/she'll be an ungreatful bastage in his teens anyway. :-) Did that help ya?
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Nov 5, 2012, 10:48 AM	#20
Naimfan macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jan 2003	Return it. If you want to still have a Mac, get either a 15" or 13" cMBP - you can upgrade those on your own if you want. People here write as if the retina screen and SSD are required for life - they are not. I bought a 13" rMBP with 256 GB storage and returned it yesterday. Nice computer but grossly overpriced for what is essentially a nice screen. The 15" is similar, but less overpriced. __________________ "I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving." Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Nov 5, 2012, 11:09 AM	#23
MCAsan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2012	Each person has to make their own value judgement based on objective requirements, subjective needs....and budget limitations. For me the screen, all solid state design and a SSD large enough for photo collection on multi week trips did the trick. If you can do you work on an iPad, congrats. At least get the new one for max CPU, and wifi speeds. I will swap our 3rd generation iPads in for new ones for the holidays. At least I can sell the current ones for around half the cost of the new ones. __________________ Retina MBP 2.7GHz \| 16GB \| 768G Thunderbolt Display iPhone 5 \| Black \| 64GB \| AT&T iPad 4 \| Black \| 64GB \| WiFi only
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Nov 5, 2012, 11:21 AM	#25
bobr1952 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, FL	Hopefully your buyer's remorse will be temporary and you will soon begin to appreciate what a fine machine you have. __________________ 2012 rMPB, 2.3 Intel Core i7, 8GB Ram, 256 SSD; 2008 iMac, 24", 2.8GHz Core Two Duo, 2GB, 500GB, ATI RadeonHD2600; Time Capsule 500GB (1st Gen); ATV2; Airport Express; Black 64GB iPhone 4S
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