Refurbished macs
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- k_temp0
I got a iMac 27" refurbished from last year. Pretty neat, no scrateches, no problem whatsoever; however, buy the AppleCare just in case.
I saved about $300 off the original.
- cizo0
Me too. Only ever but refurbished. It's like a car, why buy brand new?
- toodee0
Do they do student discount on refurbs?
- sebz0
bought a refurbished iMac and got twice RAM and twice HD :)
no issues. best deal ever.
- d_rek0
The previous studio I worked for used all refurbed Macs and we never had issues. I work on a refurbed iMac right now without issue.
Only suckers buy that shit at full price.
- Stugoo0
nice, im like 90% sold on it now...
- Most of the time they're better than new because they've been "double-checked." No reason not to be 100%.monospaced
- monospaced0
I've purchased 3 refurbished Macs in the last 15 years. All of them still running. Watch out for getting more RAM than you paid for (happened twice to me) and a great deal. Later.
- moniker0
Think of it like free upgrades though rather than a way to save what you would have paid retail.
So instead of getting an entry level iMac for $1200 you get the Mid level iMac for the same price. Sure you could still get the entry level iMac for $999 but you'll be happier with the faster machine.- I know you didn't ask this.moniker
- it's exactly the right thing to do thoughmonospaced
- moniker0
I've only ever bought refurbished.
No issues ever.
go for it.
- Stugoo
Anyone using one or have used?
looking for any reported issues or things to watch out for.Stu