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Question

Better to buy refurb from apple or newegg?

May 6, 2013 3:30AM PDT

Apple Care Plan vs. what is available thru newegg?
Which way would you go?

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Answer
Tell a little more.
May 6, 2013 3:34AM PDT

For example, is there some huge discount at one or the other?

I have an answer but unless the discount is heavy such as 50% I'm back to apple.
Bob

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warranty
May 6, 2013 5:35AM PDT

I see a refurb on ebay thru newegg for 719 plus 172 for a 2 yr Gek Squad tech support warranty,
OR
1K thru apple for a refurb plus 250 for apple care 3 yrs.

Is this a no brainer to go with apple?
Thanks for looking and for your input!

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Personally, I'd go with the Apple version.
May 6, 2013 6:52AM PDT

No telling who did the "refurb" on the NewEgg one

P

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I chose to go with another vendor for used Macs
May 11, 2013 4:52PM PDT

Apple refurbs are fairly recent models--2011 to 2012. Savings can be $150 and up, depending on the specifications and the age of the model. They come with a one-year warrenty, and you can purchase an AppleCare Protection Plan for your Apple-refurbished computer. I have bought several refurbished products from Apple, but only new Macs. I was satisfied with the refurbished products.

In the past, I have read some negative comments ostensibly posted by Newegg customers who have purchased used Macs from them. Some of the comments were about the physical condition of the cases and keyboards. I do not know how Newegg resolved those issues.

I have purchased used Macs from PowerMax.com. They refurbish their computers and warrant them for 90 days. A 6 month warranty is available for $49-$69. During the first 90 days, you can exchange your used Mac for another model and receive full credit for what you paid initially. Their used Mac inventory is extensive, and you can purchase Mac models from the past ten or twelve years. They describe the physical condition of each used Mac online, and you can call them for additional information about the Mac you are interested in. In making my purchases I have called and spoken with their friendly and knowledgable staff. They will take your old Mac in trade if it meets their criteria.