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So I bought the 128gb 2020 11 but then I didn’t think it was worth it given my use (mainly streaming) and returned it. I have a 64gb 2018 12.9 and didn’t have issues with storage. Glad to see refurbished iPad Pro are back!!! Yay!!!!!
 
Yes, there's usually a range of second gen 12.9s in the refurb store, but this week there have been a good range of 2018 11s and third gen 12.9s. It's a good week for 2018 refurb iPad Pros! I picked up the same 2018 12.9/64GB that is being delivered any minute now. Earlier this week I tried the iPad Air 3 with the Logitech Combo Touch case, but it felt too small and the repeated case disconnects convinced me to return them (and that I don't need a trackpad).

What's especially sweet about the refurb store is the fast delivery times. I ordered the 12.9 on 5/5 and it was shipped same day 2nd day air UPS.

Edited to add: The refurb store is down to one 2018 IPP 11 now from (guessing) about 10 or more. There's still a few 2018 12.9s though. The 11s go almost as quickly as the Mac Minis.
 
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I saw they had them last night so I ordered one 10pm my time. Looked the am and they were gone but I guess they put more up midday. Mine already shipped, will be delivered tomorrow. Case doesn’t arrive until next week!
 
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I got in on time. I posted about this in another thread and when I recheck it was gone. This refurbished price is cheaper than what can be found on amazon or swappa.
 
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I got a refurb 12.9 64GB WiFi to accompany my original 12.9 256 GB Cellular and 2018 i5 Mac Mini.

Also order a slightly used Smart Keyboard on eBay for $75 USD and a matching space gray stand on Amazon, both coming in Wednesday.
 

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Congrats to everyone getting their refurbs! I received my 12.9/64 yesterday and it's amazing. First thing I did was take unboxing photos in case there was an issue, but this iPad, like every other Apple refurb I've received, is in pristine condition. Couldn't be happier with this big iPad Pro, the first Pro I've had in a while.
 
I have a 2020 11" coming from Costco. I also have this one coming. If i keep the refurbished i could save $225.00. The extra ram and storage is that worth $225.00?
 
You could test your most RAM-intensive tasks on both and see how they compare. I know the 2018/2020 RAM has been discussed in various recent threads, but I'm not sure which ones without pausing work to search through. I will be curious to see what you decide.
 
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