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[coykiam]

hey guys, im planning to purchase a macbook pro soon. Just would like to know if anyone have any previous experience with Abe's of Maine? I mean warranty wise and products problems, etc...Thanks in advance

 

[chscag]

Take a look at this:

http://onemansblog.com/2007/04/12/abes-of-maine-high-pressure-post-sale-tactics/

And do some more research - use Google. Don't depend on answers here.

Personally, I would purchase on line from Apple direct if there are no Apple stores nearby.

Regards.

 

[coykiam]

I guess Im not getting it from them, Thanks for the link and info.

 

[05GT]

Have you checked with MacMall?

 

[tkim]

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?family=CertifiedMac

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB134LL/A

 

[coykiam]

Thanks again for the info guys...

@05GT - yupz I've been checking macmall from time to time and from researching I also found similar reviews about them. Mostly are bad regarding their rebate processing. I will probably end up buying from new egg or a macstore.


@tkim - those refurbs got a very attractive price. Im a little iffy about about refurbs tho but I'll consider it too. Im trying to target of a buy date of sometime before the end of the month just to see what apple will offer. Maybe they might release some new MBP's. ;D

 

[tkim]

Thanks again for the info guys...

@05GT - yupz I've been checking macmall from time to time and from researching I also found similar reviews about them. Mostly are bad regarding their rebate processing. I will probably end up buying from new egg or a macstore.


@tkim - those refurbs got a very attractive price. Im a little iffy about about refurbs tho but I'll consider it too. Im trying to target of a buy date of sometime before the end of the month just to see what apple will offer. Maybe they might release some new MBP's. ;D

I was very skeptical and weary of buying a refurb also. But I did some research online for the most part people have been very satisfied with refurbs.

I actual bought a refurb MB from the apple site. When I received it, it was like brand new. No imperfections/scratches/etc. It comes with a new serial number so from the time you purchase you still get the 1 yr extended warranty as with a new one. And you can also purchase apple care for it, which I did.

Also you can check out their webpage:

http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/apple_certified.html

Tells you how a product is recertified for resale. After buying a refurb at a cheaper price, I don't think I'd ever pay full price for an apple product. I'm 100% satisfied with what I got.