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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Desktop Hardware
Refurbished Macs any recommendations UK
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1809619" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>What you mentioned is one of the biggest issues with buying a "used" Apple computer from online resellers. They add such a large upcharge to the price of the computer...that for just a little bit more you can buy new. </p><p></p><p>Imagine going to an electronics auction...purchasing MacBook Pro's by the pallet-load...taking them back to your warehouse & shop...making sure they all work...tack on a serious upcharge (many times way above market value)...and making a lot of profit. These used computers are NOT the same as purchasing an Apple refurbished computer!!!</p><p></p><p>I've many times seen the exact same computer model these online sellers are selling for 30-50% less on eBay (the true market value of a computer). And with eBay's strict return policies (usually favoring the buyer)...there's usually very little risk purchasing a used computer from eBay. As long as the computer purchased is examined carefully (specs of the computer match what the eBay auction description listed)...and the computer is "stress-tested" (use the computer in such a way as to test it fully).</p><p> </p><p>The one advantage the online resellers of used Apple computers have over eBay sellers are...many times they include a 30-60 day warranty. But many times with used computers purchased on eBay...if you check them out throughly when you first get them (and all is well)...then they will also be fine 30-60 days later when these short 30-60 day warranties from the resellers expire.</p><p></p><p><u>My recommendation for purchasing computers is:</u></p><p><u></u></p><p>- Purchase Apple New (if someone wants a brand new computer).</p><p>- Purchase Apple refurbished (if the goal is to purchase a basically new computer at 15% or less than new & Apple has a model you want at the time you want to purchase).</p><p>- Purchase via eBay (if ok with purchasing a used computer).</p><p>- Purchase via online resellers (basically a used computer)...if really in a hurry or can't find the exact model/configuration on eBay. But expect to potentially pay a lot more.</p><p></p><p>HTH,</p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1809619, member: 56379"] What you mentioned is one of the biggest issues with buying a "used" Apple computer from online resellers. They add such a large upcharge to the price of the computer...that for just a little bit more you can buy new. Imagine going to an electronics auction...purchasing MacBook Pro's by the pallet-load...taking them back to your warehouse & shop...making sure they all work...tack on a serious upcharge (many times way above market value)...and making a lot of profit. These used computers are NOT the same as purchasing an Apple refurbished computer!!! I've many times seen the exact same computer model these online sellers are selling for 30-50% less on eBay (the true market value of a computer). And with eBay's strict return policies (usually favoring the buyer)...there's usually very little risk purchasing a used computer from eBay. As long as the computer purchased is examined carefully (specs of the computer match what the eBay auction description listed)...and the computer is "stress-tested" (use the computer in such a way as to test it fully). The one advantage the online resellers of used Apple computers have over eBay sellers are...many times they include a 30-60 day warranty. But many times with used computers purchased on eBay...if you check them out throughly when you first get them (and all is well)...then they will also be fine 30-60 days later when these short 30-60 day warranties from the resellers expire. [U]My recommendation for purchasing computers is: [/U] - Purchase Apple New (if someone wants a brand new computer). - Purchase Apple refurbished (if the goal is to purchase a basically new computer at 15% or less than new & Apple has a model you want at the time you want to purchase). - Purchase via eBay (if ok with purchasing a used computer). - Purchase via online resellers (basically a used computer)...if really in a hurry or can't find the exact model/configuration on eBay. But expect to potentially pay a lot more. HTH, - Nick [/QUOTE]
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