Is buying a refurbished MacBook Pro (Jan 2023) a risky thing to do?

[michael8765]

I need a new computer and, given costs, am thinking of a refurbished Mac - can anyone share their direct experience in this area?

 

[clee01l]

I have no experience. However, I think an Apple Mac product will serve you well. Refurbished might mean a new HDD/SSD. The screen is probably original and so would be the MB.

Best machine would be refurbished by Apple As opposed to some 3rd party.


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[DaveKy]

I purchased a refurbished MacBook pro from Apple back in 2013, used it daily for almost 10 years before upgrading to a new mac. I donated the old one to a worthy cause and last I heard they were still using it. Never had any problems and even the battery was still holding charge.

 

[Replytoken]

Is this refurbished by Apple and sold by them? If so, then the risk is probably much less than if others "refurbish" a unit and sell it. Apple's refurbished products used to look and function like brand new years ago, and I would not have hesitated to buy from them. If that is still true, then it may be a good buy.

--Ken

 

[michael8765]

I have no experience. However, I think an Apple Mac product will serve you well. Refurbished might mean a new HDD/SSD. The screen is probably original and so would be the MB.

Best machine would be refurbished by Apple As opposed to some 3rd party.


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Thank you for your feedback

 

[michael8765]

I purchased a refurbished MacBook pro from Apple back in 2013, used it daily for almost 10 years before upgrading to a new mac. I donated the old one to a worthy cause and last I heard they were still using it. Never had any problems and even the battery was still holding charge.

Thanks for sharing

 

[michael8765]

Is this refurbished by Apple and sold by them? If so, then the risk is probably much less than if others "refurbish" a unit and sell it. Apple's refurbished products used to look and function like brand new years ago, and I would not have hesitated to buy from them. If that is still true, then it may be a good buy.

--Ken

Thx Ken

 

[Victoria Bampton]

I've bought a variety of devices from Apple's Refurb store over the years, and they've always been as good as new. I'd be more hesitant about a third-party refurbisher.

 

[michaelp]

Friends have bought refurbished MacBooks from Apple and have had no issues at all. Note that you get the same warranty as new ones, and you can also buy AppleCare+ for them.

You can also sometimes find similar price reductions for new Macs from other retailers, and you can also buy AppleCare+ for them.

Have you checked the Apple Store on Amazon?

 

[michael8765]

Friends have bought refurbished MacBooks from Apple and have had no issues at all. Note that you get the same warranty as new ones, and you can also buy AppleCare+ for them.

You can also sometimes find similar price reductions for new Macs from other retailers, and you can also buy AppleCare+ for them.

Have you checked the Apple Store on Amazon?

Thx for your helpful reply

 

[michael8765]

Friends have bought refurbished MacBooks from Apple and have had no issues at all. Note that you get the same warranty as new ones, and you can also buy AppleCare+ for them.

You can also sometimes find similar price reductions for new Macs from other retailers, and you can also buy AppleCare+ for them.

Have you checked the Apple Store on Amazon?

Thanks very much