at&t had a disclaimer that at&t's refurbished iPhone 4/4S are returned iPhones, meaning they're not actually remanufactured to Apple's refurbished standards. The same is likely true of the iPhone 5.
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Refurbished iPhone 5 yay or nay?
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at&t had a disclaimer that at&t's refurbished iPhone 4/4S are returned iPhones, meaning they're not actually remanufactured to Apple's refurbished standards. The same is likely true of the iPhone 5.
I've always had good luck with refurb stuff from Apple.
I would try to buy directly from an Apple Store, as they have better customer service than any of the cell companies offer.
Even if you get a defective refurb, Apple isn't going to give you any trouble about exchanging it. By contrast, the cell companies don't like to do exchanges and typically refer you to Apple, so why not just bypass them altogether and go directly to Apple?
I would try to buy directly from an Apple Store, as they have better customer service than any of the cell companies offer.
Even if you get a defective refurb, Apple isn't going to give you any trouble about exchanging it. By contrast, the cell companies don't like to do exchanges and typically refer you to Apple, so why not just bypass them altogether and go directly to Apple?
My iPhone3G was a refurb from AT&T and it was perfect. I sold it on eBay for $175 when it was time to upgrade to the 4S. I would not hesitate buying another refurbished phone.
I've gone through many refurbished iPads and macs and none have, or currently have problems. Great opportunity not enough people take advantage of
I would feel fine picking up an Apple refurbished product.
From other companies I wouldnt feel that confident.
From other companies I wouldnt feel that confident.
One has to be very OCD when they are paying $600-800 for a device. I am glad I was because it got me a perfect phone in the end.
Don't settle for anything less than perfect. Apple is one the world's wealthiest companies and if they can't get the iPhone 5, keep exchanging it.
I don't know bro.
I don't let little things like that bother me that much.
It's just another cellphone that most likely I will replace within a year.
Tiny knicks, light leaks or stuff like that are petty. There's more important things to worry about.
I'm not worrying about getting a perfect device anymore. I spent almost $1000 for my 64gb iphone 5 with apple care. The phone was perfect when I received it. Almost 2 months later my power button on top only works half the time. So I'm going to have to get a refurbished device. Really blows !!!!
Exactly, and people have reported finding scratches on at&t refurbished 4 and 4S so it's basically a Russian roulette (not that it's any different from factory predamaged brand new iPhone 5
).Hello,
I just got my 64gb iP5 replaced yesterday at the Apple Store at International Plaza in Tampa, Florida. The Genius said that refurbs are now starting to trickle in, but it seems the 32 and especially the 64gb models are still brand new phones that were allocated for service models.
The one I got yesterday is a Week 38 Build from the DN Plant after looking it up on Chipmunk. I am pretty sure you ended up not getting a refurb. If it was a 16gb, that would be a different story.
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JJ
AT&T's refurb will just be a returned iPhone however it comes. But, Apple will of course replace it with one of their refurbs if there's a problem.
All of Apple's refurbs have a new outer casing, new battery and tbh, probably go through higher levels of QC than retail phones - therefore I'd have no problems having one.
I got one and it sucks they don't work, they charge a hundred dollars for a crap phone that Dosent work well and now it has more problems than my old one.
buy a refurbished iPhone 5?
you must be joking.
the 5 had too many problems that needed to be fixed:
- battery length
- top on/off/sleep button replacement issue
- buggy iOS software and 5 hardware mix
i am not a beta user, so i don't know if the 5 is slated to be supported by the next iOS. but even if it is, all you are doing is purchasing excess refurb stock just before models get renewed and new iOS.
save up your money, and wait a few more months until you can buy a new iPhone SE.
you must be joking.
the 5 had too many problems that needed to be fixed:
- battery length
- top on/off/sleep button replacement issue
- buggy iOS software and 5 hardware mix
i am not a beta user, so i don't know if the 5 is slated to be supported by the next iOS. but even if it is, all you are doing is purchasing excess refurb stock just before models get renewed and new iOS.
save up your money, and wait a few more months until you can buy a new iPhone SE.
