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Opening it up shows an “Apple Certified” box containing the power cables, manuals, Apple stickers, and whatever else usually comes with the Mac: What Does an Apple Certified Refurbished Unboxing Look Like?Īdmittedly, the unboxing of a refurb isn’t quite as exciting as a brand spanking new Apple item, but when you save $400+ from new, do you really care? Here are a few shots of a refurbished MacBook Air and what the packaging looks like.
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The “New Mac Smell” is not as strong, only the biggest Mac fans can understand this one….You don’t get the same shiny Apple box as a brand new product, bummer for the box collectors out there.Choice and supply is limited to what’s listed on the Refurbished Store, you’ll find greater diversity elsewhere.Not configurable, what you see is what you get and that’s usually the stock configurations.Of course there are a few things that aren’t so great, here are the primary reasons you may not want to go refurb: Again, this is never something you should count on or bet on, but it does make for a very pleasant surprise if you do get lucky. For the lucky few, you can sometimes get more RAM, a better processor, or an upgraded hard drive. Just like playing the lottery, don’t ever buy from the refurb store expecting to get lucky, but it’s not unheard of for some refurbished Apple gear to come upgraded with better hardware than what you paid for.
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Plus, with the Up-to-Date program offering, your Apple ID gets the OS X Update, meaning you can install it to your other Macs too by downloading it again through the App Store. If the Mac you’re buying used elsewhere is still on Snow Leopard or Lion, you’ll be out at least $30.
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5: Usually Eligible for OS X Up-To-Date ProgramĪlmost all Macs currently being sold on the Refurb Store are eligible for a free upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion through the update program. Speaking of packing, scroll down below to see what the packaging looks like, and how well protected a MacBook ships. Apple’s shipping on refurbs is very quick, usually going out the same or next day as the order, and everything is very well packed. Sure, a lot of Ebay sellers also give you free shipping, but if you’ve done a fair amount of shopping on Ebay you know not all sellers ship free, ship and pack items well, let alone ship items quickly. 4: Free & Fast ShippingĪpple always offers free basic shipping, and even the free shipping is fast. Macs acquired on the used market are only able to buy the extended warranty if it was purchased within the past calendar year.
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Speaking of warranties, official refurbs are eligible for the full 3 year extended warranty through AppleCare. 3: Eligible for AppleCare Extended Warranties This alone is worth going the certified route, in our view. You’ll also get the exact same great service when calling Apple or when going to the Genius Bar at an Apple Store, there’s no difference in service at all. Other than the discount, this is arguably the most important aspect: You will get the exact same 1 year warranty with a refurb as you would with a brand new Apple product, even if the refurbished item is a few model years behind. You’ll typically save at least 15% off the sticker price grabbing one of these rather than getting the same thing new.Ģ: Full 1 Year Warranty – Same As Brand New Was the ebay/craigslist item thoroughly tested before being resold? Were any faulty items replaced? Does it have a full manufacturers warranty? The answer to those questions is probably not, so though you may be saving $50 or so by finding a screaming deal, that could come back to bite you if the hard drive fails a few months later and there’s no longer a valid warranty.Įven the newest Macs are usually available as certified after a month or two from the refurb store thanks to returns. Yes, there are outliers on both Craigslist and Ebay, but those lower prices can come with hidden costs. For example, a base model 2011 MacBook Air 11″ from the Apple Refurb Store is $749, but the average price on Craigslist is closer to $800. Apple certified refurbs are often cheaper than buying on the used market from places like Craigslist and Ebay.