Looking to buy another MBP...got some questions

I'm looking to buy another MBP uni 2.4ghz like the one I have right now. I bought mine refurbished and am looking to get another refurbished. There was one last night for only 1299 but, I was just a couple of hours late. I have one question about it. When I bought mine refurbished, it was relatively new in the lineup, so am I right to think that that is why it came is like new condition? Will this one be noticeable in terms of scratches and such considering it's been a long time since it was last sold?

I believe that whether refurbished or new, it will be in mint condition.