Questions about Buying from a Mac Reseller

hi everyone,

first time mac purchaser, unfortunately money big issue me. found mac reseller sells refurbished machines. wondering if has ever heard of or done business retailer, , reputation is.

listing mentioned there minor scratch on bottom casing. can live that, long there no battery or screen defects etc

http://www.macconnection.com/buy/recon.-apple-macbook-pro-15-retina-display-2.2ghz-core-i7-16gb-256gb-flash-iris-pro/17948981?cac=result
thank you
sarah

 

sarahcat said: ↑

i first time mac purchaser, unfortunately money big issue me. found mac reseller sells refurbished machines. wondering if has ever heard of or done business retailer, , reputation is.

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be aware there many retailers may sell "refurbished" macs, there no assurance refurbishment process. in many cases, not refurbished @ all, used products. 1 way tell, in case of 1 posted, fact comes 30 day warranty.

apple sells certified refurbished products on apple refurb store, of come original 1 year warranty apple , qualify applecare, new models.

apple refurbished products considered deal, they're pretty buying new mac, except box.

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apple certified refurbished products pre-owned apple products undergo apple's stringent refurbishment process prior being offered sale. while units returned due technical issues, units undergo apple's stringent quality refurbishment process.

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click link in quote more details on refurbishment process.

• apple certified refurbished products available online apple refurb store , not sold in local apple stores
• educational discounts not apply refurb products.
• refurb products come same warranty new products, , qualify applecare
• refurb products have changed serial number identifies them refurbished
• refurb products come whatever os version , software shipped new
• refurb products come same items in box new products, box plain one, not new box.
• a refurb product have cosmetic signs of prior use, do
• a refurb mac notebook may have cycles on battery, not significant enough amount affect usable life
• the refurb store inventory changes frequently, several times day, , doesn't have direct relation upcoming product releases. what's available in refurb store determined has been returned apple.
• if you're looking particular item, refurb.me can alert when becomes available.

 

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