Buying A MBP

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hybridfx2

macrumors newbie
Whats up guys I'm a student going to university next year so cash is tight and I'm looking for a MBP. I found a nice deal on redflagdeals a canadian buy/sell market and found a good price for a 13" 2010 mbp thats sealed in the box.

What precautions should I take to make sure its legit? (the site is legit as I've done multiple meetups already)
Should I meet at an apple store or something? thanks.
 
I would really be questioning the legitimacy of the deal if it was under $1000.

And don't forget, since you're a university student you get $100 off the MBP you're looking at, $100 off a printer, free ipod touch and discounted iWork through the apple store.
 
I would think that if the site is legit, then the deal is as well. But I would still highly recommend paying via PayPal, it is a bit more secure, and I believe they offer protection against scams. If you are seriously questioning it, then I would say just go to the apple store, and do that. It's $100 off, which is pretty nice, and you know that if there is something defective about it, you can send it back and get it replaced.
 
No its a local site so we will arrange a meetup place and time.
He will let me open it in front of him, but im saying is there anything that needs to be checked out? how do i know the difference between a new and refurb model? (it is sealed)
 
hybridfx2 said:
No its a local site so we will arrange a meetup place and time.
He will let me open it in front of him, but im saying is there anything that needs to be checked out? how do i know the difference between a new and refurb model? (it is sealed)
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new one has the nice shinny box. refurb usually has a brown cardboard box. other than that they are pretty much the same. yea, and some refurb might not have the new apple smell.
 
I'd be leary of this "deal". You know Apple has financing...which would be easier on the pocket for someone on a budget. I'm not saying finance everything you ever intend to buy...and get yourself over-indulged in debt, but something small like this...30-40 bucks/month...or a little more...will help build your credit if you dont have any/much. Just something to think about.
 
hybridfx2 said:
No its a local site so we will arrange a meetup place and time.
He will let me open it in front of him, but im saying is there anything that needs to be checked out? how do i know the difference between a new and refurb model? (it is sealed)
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What ever you do, don't meet in a secluded location. You might very well just be robbed by thugs after initially meeting a nice respectable female seller who's in on the mugging.
Common ploy with private sales found online.
 
i wouldn't do a meetup really, you might aswell get edu discount from the apple store, they have financing aswell (monthly repayments rather then one lump sum
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