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When Will We See 2009's On The Refurb List

Old Muley

Old Muley

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Hi Guys and Gals,

How long does it usually take for current versions of Macs to start showing up on the refurbished list? In the past I didn't really pay a whole lot of attention, and now that I've decided on the products I want I'm wondering how long to wait. Realistically I'd think new products would have to be out for a few months before they start coming back to Apple.
 
Old Muley said:
Hi Guys and Gals,

How long does it usually take for current versions of Macs to start showing up on the refurbished list? In the past I didn't really pay a whole lot of attention, and now that I've decided on the products I want I'm wondering how long to wait. Realistically I'd think new products would have to be out for a few months before they start coming back to Apple.
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Shortly after Apple adds them ;)
 
New MacBooks started popping up just before Christmas, so two months in that case. No idea what the average is, though.
 
I was hoping for 2008's on the clearance list - then when none showed up - the hope turned to the refurb list for the 2008's...so I would just be happy with that and then worry about 2009's...
 
ok, there is no magical time period... "exactly 6 months"

depends on the returns, which is directly related to sales.
 
I think you will fond as soon as people start returning their new iMacs they don't want.

Faulty ones or ones they can't afford etc.

Could even be now. Although I would say in about a month as an estimate.
 
It could also depend on apple's turn around for their refurbishing process, cleaning systems up, replacing faulty components and such takes time.
 
Old Muley said:
Hi Guys and Gals,

How long does it usually take for current versions of Macs to start showing up on the refurbished list? In the past I didn't really pay a whole lot of attention, and now that I've decided on the products I want I'm wondering how long to wait. Realistically I'd think new products would have to be out for a few months before they start coming back to Apple.
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Well I've already returned two 2009 24 inch iMacs, so I'm doing my part to get the supply going ;)
 
I see Apple is now listing some of the 2009 revision iMacs on the refurbished site. There's currently a 24-inch 3.06GHz with the NVIDIA GeForce GT 130 video card. Your can save yourself about $350USD by going this route.
 
Old Muley said:
I see Apple is now listing some of the 2009 revision iMacs on the refurbished site. There's currently a 24-inch 3.06GHz with the NVIDIA GeForce GT 130 video card. Your can save yourself about $350USD by going this route.
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Now only if they would put up all the 2.93 w/ 4850 everyone returned over a faulty Wireless NIC. :D
 
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