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How much do you think a rMPB refurb will be when they become available?
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I think someone just bought it and returned it. No screen imperfections, opened it up to the new user screen(I think bestbuy probably reloaded it though), and the battery only had 2 cycles on it.
Going by the discounts on late 2011 15" MBPs, I would say $300 maybe, but it's only a guess. And it's also a guess on how long it will take before they show up on the refurbished story.
So how long are you willing to wait for maybe not getting the same discount. Although the other question is, is the configuration you bought going to meet your needs over the next 2 or 3 years?
You're fine keeping the one you have. Refurb prices won't be much different, and you don't know when they'll become available. You're covered by warranty, so just enjoy your Mac.
pretty close maybe even a few dollars more than what you paid, enjoy thats a great price that you got
Apologies for the naive question as I am new to mac but how / where can you determine the number of battery cycles...
I say about 2000USD.
With only 2 cycles, it seems like its not been used as much.
As long as its in mint condition, the price would not change as much.
With only 2 cycles, it seems like its not been used as much.
As long as its in mint condition, the price would not change as much.
This is a truly ridiculous question. If you aren't willing to pay that price for it, don't buy it. Also keep in mind that the retailer may have a restocking fee policy. Apple dropped their own restocking fees, but third party retailers cannot necessarily afford to do so. Their margins may be quite different from those seen by Apple.
Yeah, you already bought it. You really considered returning it to potentially save a few bucks? Geeze. We make fun of people like you in the retail industry. 
As far as how soon? I really don't think *that* long. Apple starts getting returns on products as soon as they start shipping them. It's likely they hold on to stock for a couple months as to not cannibalize sales of new gear, though. But I guarantee they already have stock of refurbs building up.
As far as how soon? I really don't think *that* long. Apple starts getting returns on products as soon as they start shipping them. It's likely they hold on to stock for a couple months as to not cannibalize sales of new gear, though. But I guarantee they already have stock of refurbs building up.