New vs Used

[Kadin]

I've had my 16GB Wifi iPad since Black Friday. I also picked up the Jack Spade Folio case for $69. I decided to take a look on Craigslist and found quite a few significantly cheaper than what I paid. For example, there's a 16GB Wifi + 3G for $525. I added up what I would get back on my return minus the restock fee and I'd end up paying approx. $50 more, but gain the 3G which I regret not purchasing.

The question is, any experience with purchasing one used? Anything to ask or be aware of besides firmware upgrades? Any reasons NOT to go with a used device?

 

[supermanfan]

I almost never buy Apple products new. Lots on eBay and lots from Craigslist. Never had an issue. Typing on my Craigslist purchased iPad now. Beautiful specimen.

 

[ugahairydawgs]

It alll depends on what you're comfortable with. Personally, I like purchasing all of my electronics new. I like knowing the full history of any device I own.

But that is just my preference, but if you're comfortable with a used iPad then no reason not to do that swap.

 

[TOYSTER17]

Well, I bought a used iPad off of craigslist, then had it exchanged because of light leakage. Yay new iPad.

 

[rgarjr]

Well, I bought a used iPad off of craigslist, then had it exchanged because of light leakage. Yay new iPad.

u sure it was new?

 

[AlvinNguyen]

Just bought my 3G 16gb iPad for $500 off CL - it was originally bought by the previous owner before June 7th, the guy never activated 3G so I ended up calling AT&T an an hour later I had unlimited 3G for $30/month

My iMac 21.5" (late 2010) recently went in for screen yellowing repair. 2 weeks later they ended up giving me a 27" iMac i3 with an extra 2 years of apple care. This basically is $2100 of product - I originally paid $850 for the 21.5".

So....yes buy used but make sure it's under warranty

 

[Dumbledorelives]

I wouldn't. I never like to trust someone with a piece of electronics, other than myself. When you don't know the history of the device, a lot of things could be wrong. Plus - you miss out on the pleasure of cracking open that brand new apple packaging. Which is one of my favourite parts.

 

[TOYSTER17]

u sure it was new?

Well I had it exchanged in June. Apple Genius stated it was a new iPad and not a refurbished one. Either way, it didn't have a single scratch or dent on it, so looked a lot better than the used one.

 

[1969cj5]

I buy very little brand new of anything. Although the iPad was new. Had to have it now