Did you win the refurb lottery on a rMBP? - Page 2

KPOM · Feb 19, 2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nararabbit

I ordered a 13" 2.5 w/ 256, recieved a 2.9 w/ 512 flash storage. The sad part is I already decided to keep the 15" instead... now my husband is practically clawing my arm off to keep it but c'mon, $1500 is not pocket change and his computer's only a year old!

eBay!

jozeppy26 · Feb 19, 2013, 10:44 PM

buying the 15" 2.3/8/256 so fingers crossed...

Brian Y · Feb 20, 2013, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dmk1974

Let's say I have to take my "jackpot" MacBook in for service at the Genius bar. Is it possible that they could replace it though with a "lesser" model since that's what I paid for? Or is the service always tied to the configuration per its serial number?

No, you'll get the same spec that's in there if they replace any parts such as the logic board. Any replacements will be refunded and you'll have to rebuy from the online store - so no guarantees with that though.

dmk1974 · Feb 21, 2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMacAttack1

Samesies.

Did you order the 128 or 256 version? I had ordered the i5 2.5/8/256 that came with the i7 2.9.

BigMacAttack1 · Feb 21, 2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk1974

Did you order the 128 or 256 version? I had ordered the i5 2.5/8/256 that came with the i7 2.9.

Yeah, that's what I ordered. This thing's awesome! I've had it for 6 days and I haven't turned it off/sleep (other than the monitor) since monday. LOTS of transferring of files. The fan hasn't came on once!

dmk1974 · Feb 21, 2013, 08:50 PM

I wonder if any 128 GB 13" rMBP's have arrived as upgraded. I really don't need 256 GB of space.

christof · Feb 21, 2013, 10:33 PM

I bought an open box 13 / 128 / 2.5 at Best Buy for $1248.

Then I ordered an Apple Refub 13 / 256 / 2.5 for $1359 and didn't win the lottery.

I went back to Best Buy and negotiated an open box 13 / 256 / 2.5 to $1250 from $1330.

I didn't realize that open box AppleCare warranties begin on the day they are first purchased, so when I registered MacBook 13 / 256 / 2.5, I was surprised that coverage began in November. I called Apple and they adjusted the start date forward to January, but I planned to buy an Apple LED Cinema Display and AppleCare extended warranty. However, the MacBook's start date is beyond 30 days, so I'll now have to buy a separate AppleCare warranty for the Apple LED Cinema Display. I emailed Tim Cook to see if his staff could somehow move the start date forward since AppleCare couldn't. Part of me is considering returning the open box MacBook--again. Argh.

jozeppy26 · Feb 22, 2013, 01:57 PM

I lost the refurb library. Ordered 15" 2.3/8/256 and got a 13". Lol jk, got what I ordered.

cramazing · Feb 23, 2013, 09:46 AM

thinking about picking up a refub, quick question, does Apple still offer the 14 days refund policy on this?

christof · Feb 23, 2013, 10:56 PM

Yes, 14 days after receipt, you may return (to an Apple Retail Store).

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Originally Posted by cramazing

thinking about picking up a refub, quick question, does Apple still offer the 14 days refund policy on this?

View Poll Results: Did you get more than you ordered for a 15" Retina MBP?
I got what I ordered	27	47.37%
I got extra RAM	4	7.02%
I got a faster CPU	6	10.53%
I got extra SSD	1	1.75%
I got extra RAM and a faster CPU	1	1.75%
I got extra RAM and extra SSD	2	3.51%
I got a faster CPU and extra SSD	2	3.51%
I got extra RAM, SSD and a faster CPU	6	10.53%
Got something extra not listed here	3	5.26%
I ordered a maxed out machine so there was no extras	5	8.77%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

Feb 21, 2013, 08:50 PM	#31
dmk1974 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2008	I wonder if any 128 GB 13" rMBP's have arrived as upgraded. I really don't need 256 GB of space. __________________ 2012 13" MacBook Air i5 1.8 MD231LL/A \| iPad Mini Wi-Fi 16GB Black \| iPhone 5 64GB Black \| Apple TV3
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Feb 21, 2013, 10:33 PM	#32
christof macrumors regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: SFO, JFK	I bought an open box 13 / 128 / 2.5 at Best Buy for $1248. Then I ordered an Apple Refub 13 / 256 / 2.5 for $1359 and didn't win the lottery. I went back to Best Buy and negotiated an open box 13 / 256 / 2.5 to $1250 from $1330. I didn't realize that open box AppleCare warranties begin on the day they are first purchased, so when I registered MacBook 13 / 256 / 2.5, I was surprised that coverage began in November. I called Apple and they adjusted the start date forward to January, but I planned to buy an Apple LED Cinema Display and AppleCare extended warranty. However, the MacBook's start date is beyond 30 days, so I'll now have to buy a separate AppleCare warranty for the Apple LED Cinema Display. I emailed Tim Cook to see if his staff could somehow move the start date forward since AppleCare couldn't. Part of me is considering returning the open box MacBook--again. Argh. __________________ Mac LC, Performa600CD, Centris660av, PB3400c, iBook SE FW, TiBook Gbit, PB G4 12.1, MBA A, rMBP 13. iPod mini 1, shuffle 1, nano 1. VZW iPhone 4S/5, iPad 4/mini. AT&T iPhone 1/3G/4S/5, iPad 1/2/3/mini
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Feb 23, 2013, 09:46 AM	#34
cramazing macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2012	thinking about picking up a refub, quick question, does Apple still offer the 14 days refund policy on this? __________________ ME665LL/A MC914LL/A MD510LL/A
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Feb 19, 2013, 10:44 PM	#27
jozeppy26 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: St. Louis	buying the 15" 2.3/8/256 so fingers crossed...
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Feb 22, 2013, 01:57 PM	#33
jozeppy26 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: St. Louis	I lost the refurb library. Ordered 15" 2.3/8/256 and got a 13". Lol jk, got what I ordered.
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