Deal on 15" MBP? Used/refurb ok!

[LoneWolf121188]

Looking for a new 15" i5...just the base model (although one with a high-res antiglare screen would be nice). With student pricing a new one is $1700 + tax. I found this used one for $1525, which seems like a pretty good deal: http://www.cowboom.com/store/productDetails.cfm?contentID=708824

How legit is that site? Never bought apple products from anywhere but the Apple store before. Are there any problems with warranty or anything when buying from a third party?

Any other similar deals out there? Black Friday specials/coupons (obviously not to apple.com, but a third part site)?

 

[gothamm]

cowboom is best buy operated. their used items are usually returns, or demo units.

 

[deeddawg]

I would read through some of the reviews on ResellerRatings.com regarding them -- I've never used CowBoom myself and would be rather cautious before doing so.

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Cowboom

 

[ryanmcv]

Honestly, you'd be better off buying a brand new unit from Amazon. Their current price is just over $1700, plus free shipping and no tax. You won't get the hi-res screen, but you're guaranteed a new computer at a decent price.

 

[LoneWolf121188]

Honestly, you'd be better off buying a brand new unit from Amazon. Their current price is just over $1700, plus free shipping and no tax. You won't get the hi-res screen, but you're guaranteed a new computer at a decent price.

Amazon charges sales tax in NY.

$200 is a big difference too...that covers the 8GB of RAM that's going to be bought simultaneously.

 

[mofunk]

check these out

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FC371LL/A?mco=MTgxMzM0MTE


http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook_pro?mco=MTkyMjM0ODc