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A refurb 2.8 i7 cost $1,863.66 after tax on the Apple Store. Is this worth it or is there a better place to purchase?

Private party, ebay, or craigslist..... not really a buyers market for current imacs and mbps. I personally would stick with the Apple store unless it was buying from a friend or relative.
 
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