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Apple Refurbished Products??
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I wanted to. But I couldn't set up the poll in the old thread for the life of me. I wanted a poll. I didn't open this thread fro the purpose of chit chat, I did it for the poll.
Yes we all know there is a million threads open about this topic. Who cares. If you dont want to read about it, don't. I have read many other threads. I searched. And didn't get exactly the info I wanted.
I have yet to see a poll about this. So poll on people. It will be a good measurement for people to use down the road. I will make reference to this poll in the other threads of this nature.
Thanks to all who help, and don't complain.
Cheers
I think this thread is echoing the general sentiment of most of the "should I buy a refurb" threads we see posted.
When so many hardcore Mac users think they're a good idea, it's difficult to doubt it.
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I agree, sometimes its nice to see the numbers all added it up for us.
So long as people vote in the poll it will give us a better idea how people feel.
But reading all the threads, it would defiantly seem that many stand behind the refurbs.
I've never had a bad experience with Apple refurbs, be it computer or iPod. They've always come in a plain box (except for my old Power Mac G5 which came in its original box), but inside they're flawless with brand new accessories/manuals etc. If it wasn't for the box you'd swear they were brand new 
Refurbs is the way to go! Same thing in my opinion just cheaper and you don't get a fancy box.
ChrisN
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I have most certainly have made my mind up.
Thanks for all the help guys.
For those of you who have not voted, please do so. THe more the better. It will help other sin the future a great deal I think. And maybe also stop morons like me from starting a new thread for it.
I am waiting for the Macbook Unibody 2.0 to hit refurb again. And I will grab one. I will probably purchase refurb from here on in as well.
Cheers
Thanks for all the help guys.
For those of you who have not voted, please do so. THe more the better. It will help other sin the future a great deal I think. And maybe also stop morons like me from starting a new thread for it.
I am waiting for the Macbook Unibody 2.0 to hit refurb again. And I will grab one. I will probably purchase refurb from here on in as well.
Cheers
I got a Refurb coming this week.
I put in a lot of time searching Mac groups and forums on the yea or nay as to Refurbs. I got nothing but people saying they had bought a refurb and loved it. The consensus was basically what already has been posted here...so you dont get a fancy box, the thing was as good as a new one, it may not be returned for a defect, just someone ordered the wrong thing or it had a wrong feature like glossy/matte screen, some felt better because it was gone through by a bench technician to check it out, and some said you actually may get a new one (still working on that one personally). Then of course there's the money saved. Anyway I ordered mine last Sunday and its confirmed on the way......I'll let you know what I think of it if you all want me too.
I put in a lot of time searching Mac groups and forums on the yea or nay as to Refurbs. I got nothing but people saying they had bought a refurb and loved it. The consensus was basically what already has been posted here...so you dont get a fancy box, the thing was as good as a new one, it may not be returned for a defect, just someone ordered the wrong thing or it had a wrong feature like glossy/matte screen, some felt better because it was gone through by a bench technician to check it out, and some said you actually may get a new one (still working on that one personally). Then of course there's the money saved. Anyway I ordered mine last Sunday and its confirmed on the way......I'll let you know what I think of it if you all want me too.
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If you do end up getting one I would higly recommend getting AppleCare as well. I've seen the good and bad side of Apple's refurb's.
Personally I'm super against and voted as such, but that shouldn't stop you just because I've danced in the seventh circle of hell with the devil himself.
Personally I'm super against and voted as such, but that shouldn't stop you just because I've danced in the seventh circle of hell with the devil himself.
Thanks, it is honest opinions like this that make me feel that Apple tries their best.
Do you care to elaborate on the experience? Or will that bring back to many bad memories, LOL
Well, I see it as buying someone else's problem. If Apple does their job right then it shouldn't be that big of an issue, but the amount of refurb's I've seen you're bound to see some whackier-than-normal problems/errors.
For example, and while this is not indicative of all of their refurbs, I have seen them with spill damage (in places that the customer more-than-likely couldn't have spilled on), I have seen missing screws inside the machine, bloated/almost falling off capaciters, stripped screws, and basically a bunch of random f-ups from lazy/stupid service-people at Apple. The missing/stripped screws was the most common issue we'd see with 'em, and had at least one occasion of, "How the hell did they manage to do this?".
On a normal machine it would be a sure sign of customer "tampering" or warranty voiding, however, when the 90 year old came in with the refurbished machine, and the fact that we saw it on more refurbs than anything else that was the most likely issue.
I am not a certified tech for them but did work at an authorized store. I never signed anything from Apple themselves, and our store closed down because of the economy and because Apple saw how well we were doing and decided to magically open up their own stores near a few of our locations. I love to hate Apple and will most likely use one for the rest of my life if at all possible; so take that for what it's worth.
By and large though, for the price of a refurb with AC, you're OK as most service related issues (other than maybe a missing screw) will pop up within that time and will be taken care of.
I don't mean to scare as nobody is perfect, and Apple can only do so much about the idiots working for them so it's (probably) not totally their fault. Like I said though, for the discount it's a decent deal to get a current model if you don't want to or can't afford the full price (the discount makes it easier to get the AC too). Also, remember you have a full year from the date of purchase to get the AC.
For example, and while this is not indicative of all of their refurbs, I have seen them with spill damage (in places that the customer more-than-likely couldn't have spilled on), I have seen missing screws inside the machine, bloated/almost falling off capaciters, stripped screws, and basically a bunch of random f-ups from lazy/stupid service-people at Apple. The missing/stripped screws was the most common issue we'd see with 'em, and had at least one occasion of, "How the hell did they manage to do this?".
On a normal machine it would be a sure sign of customer "tampering" or warranty voiding, however, when the 90 year old came in with the refurbished machine, and the fact that we saw it on more refurbs than anything else that was the most likely issue.
I am not a certified tech for them but did work at an authorized store. I never signed anything from Apple themselves, and our store closed down because of the economy and because Apple saw how well we were doing and decided to magically open up their own stores near a few of our locations. I love to hate Apple and will most likely use one for the rest of my life if at all possible; so take that for what it's worth.
By and large though, for the price of a refurb with AC, you're OK as most service related issues (other than maybe a missing screw) will pop up within that time and will be taken care of.
I don't mean to scare as nobody is perfect, and Apple can only do so much about the idiots working for them so it's (probably) not totally their fault. Like I said though, for the discount it's a decent deal to get a current model if you don't want to or can't afford the full price (the discount makes it easier to get the AC too). Also, remember you have a full year from the date of purchase to get the AC.
Good explanation. I guess what it boils down too is get one, and make sure to buy the Appplecare within the year. If she blows your covered.
If it arrives in a retarded state, then ship it back to them.
I appreciate all the input. But it really seems as if to me and judging by the results so far that you really cant lose here.
You pretty much covered for 3 years if the thing craps out on you, it looks like a WIN WIN situation. Aside from the time lost if the thing turns sour. But that is tolerable to a certain extent.
I'm not the type to take bull form any company either. If the thing doesn't match my expectations, then it is going back wether they like it or not. Their explanation on the site states that the condition is pretty much bar none.
So I'm in, I will also post my experiences to this post.
Thanks
My current machine is a refurb and it came in pristine condition. Although the logic board has had to be replaced once due to the dreaded 8600GT issue but ever since then its been happy sailing.
I have a thing for this machine, its a very powerful, fully loaded machine and i got 42% off the original price.
Happy Days
I have a thing for this machine, its a very powerful, fully loaded machine and i got 42% off the original price.
Happy Days
Got a refurb 500GB Time Capsule a couple of weeks ago. Looks, feels and acts just like a brand new one.
Currently waiting (and waiting, and waiting...) on a $999 refurb MacBook Air. Should be here tomorrow...
Currently waiting (and waiting, and waiting...) on a $999 refurb MacBook Air. Should be here tomorrow...
I am thinking about buying a refurbished ipod (e.g. ipod touch). but i'm pretty concern about the possible scratches esp at the back of the ipod since it's very prone to scratches.
So do they ensure that the coverings are new and unscratched before reaching their new owner? or do we have to accept that it's a used on and scratches are inevitable?
So do they ensure that the coverings are new and unscratched before reaching their new owner? or do we have to accept that it's a used on and scratches are inevitable?
I highly doubt you are going to find a single scratch on the back of the chrome. I bought a refurb classic and the thing didn't have one scratch. I think that Apple replaces the chrome backing when they "refurb" iPods.
I just received a refurb MBP 15.4 2.5 GHZ today and other than the plain white box everything looks brand new. I can't believe this thing was ever used, not even the faintest mark to be found. Even the power brick and cords look to be new judging by the packaging.
I was pleasantly surprised to find ilife 09 in the box too. I'll definitely go for Apple Refurb again.
I was pleasantly surprised to find ilife 09 in the box too. I'll definitely go for Apple Refurb again.
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i think the refurbs are very good. its a good way to save money especially in this economy and the warranty is the same. i bought one last week you can check out the video i made on youtube http://youtube.com/watch?v=TeScSI3sHGo
i think the refurbs are very good. its a good way to save money especially in this economy and the warranty is the same. i bought one last week you can check out the video i made on youtube
http://youtube.com/watch?v=TeScSI3sHGo
i think the refurbs are very good. its a good way to save money especially in this economy and the warranty is the same. i bought one last week you can check out the video i made on youtube
Thanks for that video. Good stuff. Its beautiful. I am so sold on refurbs its not even funny.
Just waiting for 2 weeks now to collect the money and then when it goes up, its mine.
Thanks for the help everybody