2012 Refurbished MBPs?

[srxtr]

Not sure if this question was already answered before, and I'm sure some of you are curious as well.

How soon after the new releases do the refurbished start popping up? I'd love me a 15" but wouldn't mind waiting up to a few weeks after release if I can get it cheaper as refurbished.

 

[Spink10]

Not sure if this question was already answered before, and I'm sure some of you are curious as well.

How soon after the new releases do the refurbished start popping up? I'd love me a 15" but wouldn't mind waiting up to a few weeks after release if I can get it cheaper as refurbished.

few months

 

[miles01110]

It varies, and depends on when they get used ones back to refurbish.

 

[mustang_dvs]

It varies, and depends on when they get used ones back to refurbish.

Factory refurbished units sold by Apple have never been sold as new and are not "used."

They are units that failed one or more QA tests during final assembly.

 

[GGJstudios]

Factory refurbished units sold by Apple have never been sold as new and are not "used."

That is completely false. You may want do some reading to get the facts, so you'll stop posting misinformation.
Apple Certified Refurbished Products

Apple Certified Refurbished Products are pre-owned Apple products that undergo Apple's stringent refurbishment process prior to being offered for sale.

They are units that failed one or more QA tests during final assembly.

This is also false. There is no way Apple would sell a product that failed QA inspection.

Each Apple Certified Refurbished Product:

• is fully tested (including full burn-in testing).
• is refurbished with replacement parts for any defective modules identified in testing.
• is put through a thorough cleaning process and inspection.
• is repackaged (including appropriate manuals, cables, new boxes, etc.).
• includes the operating software originally shipped with the unit and the custom software offered with that system. See each products "Learn More" for more details.
• is given a new refurbished part number and serial number.
• is placed into a Final QA inspection prior to being added to sellable refurbished stock.

Apple refurbished products are considered by most to be a very good deal, as they're pretty much like buying a new Mac, except for the box.

• Apple Certified Refurbished Products are only available from the Apple Refurb Store and are not sold by any 3rd party or local Apple stores
• Educational discounts do not apply to refurb products.
• Refurb products come with the same warranty as new products, and qualify for AppleCare
• Refurb products have a changed serial number that identifies them as refurbished
• Refurb products come with whatever OS version and software they originally shipped with as new
• Refurb products come with the same items in the box as new products, only the box is a plain one, not the new box.
• A refurb product could have some cosmetic signs of prior use, but rarely do
• A refurb Mac may have some cycles on the battery, but not a significant enough amount to affect usable life
• The refurb store inventory changes frequently, sometimes several times a day, and doesn't have any direct relation to upcoming product releases. What's available in the refurb store is determined by what has been returned to Apple.
• If you're looking for a particular item, refurb.me can alert you when it becomes available.

 

[srxtr]

That is completely false. You may want do some reading to get the facts, so you'll stop posting misinformation.
Apple Certified Refurbished Products


This is also false. There is no way Apple would sell a product that failed QA inspection.


Apple refurbished products are considered by most to be a very good deal, as they're pretty much like buying a new Mac, except for the box.

• Apple Certified Refurbished Products are only available from the Apple Refurb Store and are not sold by any 3rd party or local Apple stores
• Educational discounts do not apply to refurb products.
• Refurb products come with the same warranty as new products, and qualify for AppleCare
• Refurb products have a changed serial number that identifies them as refurbished
• Refurb products come with whatever OS version and software they originally shipped with as new
• Refurb products come with the same items in the box as new products, only the box is a plain one, not the new box.
• A refurb product could have some cosmetic signs of prior use, but rarely do
• A refurb Mac may have some cycles on the battery, but not a significant enough amount to affect usable life
• The refurb store inventory changes frequently, sometimes several times a day, and doesn't have any direct relation to upcoming product releases. What's available in the refurb store is determined by what has been returned to Apple.
• If you're looking for a particular item, refurb.me can alert you when it becomes available.

Awesome post. Very informative.

 

[mustang_dvs]

That is completely false. You may want do some reading to get the facts, so you'll stop posting misinformation.
Apple Certified Refurbished Products


This is also false. There is no way Apple would sell a product that failed QA inspection.


Apple refurbished products are considered by most to be a very good deal, as they're pretty much like buying a new Mac, except for the box.

• Apple Certified Refurbished Products are only available from the Apple Refurb Store and are not sold by any 3rd party or local Apple stores
• Educational discounts do not apply to refurb products.
• Refurb products come with the same warranty as new products, and qualify for AppleCare
• Refurb products have a changed serial number that identifies them as refurbished
• Refurb products come with whatever OS version and software they originally shipped with as new
• Refurb products come with the same items in the box as new products, only the box is a plain one, not the new box.
• A refurb product could have some cosmetic signs of prior use, but rarely do
• A refurb Mac may have some cycles on the battery, but not a significant enough amount to affect usable life
• The refurb store inventory changes frequently, sometimes several times a day, and doesn't have any direct relation to upcoming product releases. What's available in the refurb store is determined by what has been returned to Apple.
• If you're looking for a particular item, refurb.me can alert you when it becomes available.

Then it's changed since I worked for the Mothership. (It's been a few years.) I stand corrected.

 

[miles01110]

Then it's changed since I worked for Apple. (It's been a few years.) I stand corrected.

Refurb units sold on the website have always been pre-owned. Perhaps you're thinking of a different program.