In the next email, he offered a way to make a deal using a service that looked legit except that wanted payments with money orders or Western Union. I can pay for a 2-day delivery. There is another service I found after reading Reddit suggestions: Swappa. When a seller initiates a listing, she gets a unique code. She has to write the code down on the piece of paper and then take the device pictures with the paper.
So, you know that the seller has the device and it is the one you get. I am sure the guy that was selling MacBook on Craiglist copied pics from other posts. Next, the buyer can communicate with the seller and ask to reduce the price.
Sellers do not pay for placing listings, but buyers pay a Swappa fee. The fee is dynamic and depends on the price of the product. You can find the so-called renewed MacBooks here. The advantage of renewed MacBooks is that they backed up by Amazon, so they ship for free with Prime membership, and you can return them as easy as with any Amazon products.
Amazon has strict requirements for the companies that sell renewed products on its platform, so do not expect low prices. But expect better customer service. It may not be intuitive, but sometimes a new MacBook may be cheaper than a refurbished one. Before buying a used MacBook I suggest learning about different tips on saving on new MacBooks from my previous post:.
Best Time to Buy a MacBook. Hi, I am Al. I've been working with computers for more than 20 years and I am passionate about Apple products. You can reach me at [email protected]. Since the Used vs. What is the lifespan of a MacBook? Do MacBook Pros last longer than Airs? Do Macs last longer than PCS?
Do Macs slow down over time? Can I speed up my old MacBook Pro? Yes, you can. MacBook Air What is most important when buying any laptop? So, more ports the MacBook more usable it is. Upgradeability Besides limiting the number of ports Apple in its obsession of making thinnest laptops made upgrades of the newest MacBooks impossible.
Conclusion I would rank Mid iHQ 2. Specialized stores There are several stores that specialize in selling used Apple products. Following three options may provide the best buying opportunities, but they come with risks.
Do not rush. He spent about two months checking for eBay deals daily before we he found the best deal. You should simply avoid buying the first MacBook that looks somewhat good. Spend minutes a day on eBay. Be consistent; good deals do not last long, so you need to check often.
Know what you want to buy and max amount to spend. Have a list of MacBook configurations and know how much they may cost. Be flexible. The MacBook my friend bought did not come with the charger, so the seller priced it lower. To make it easier for you, I selected all the options my friend selected when searching on eBay and prepared the links affiliate for each MacBook: MacBook Air inch on eBay MacBook Pro inch on eBay MacBook Pro inch on eBay All you have to do now is to limit the max price you are willing to pay.
Craiglist This platform is the least safe place to look for deals. Remember, if something looks too good to be true, it probably is. Besides MacBooks, you can buy smartphones, smartwatches, and other devices on Swappa. Amazon And finally, Amazon, the king of retail. But Apple doesn't sell it online or in its physical locations. As I mentioned, the 's sixth-generation processor is more than enough for my needs.
As the word "refurbished" suggests, the devices sold in the Certified Refurbished store are used devices that Apple itself has reconditioned.
If you're like me and usually balk at the words "used" and "refurbished" because you want an FOF fresh out of the factory device, you may be pleasantly surprised by Apple's refurbished devices. For one, the devices are refurbished by Apple itself, which instills more confidence than if you were to buy a refurbished device from a site like eBay. If the refurbished inch MacBook Pro I bought is anything to go by, Apple's process is excellent; my MacBook Pro in perfect working order, and there's no visible sign of use or wear.
Buying from Apple's Refurbished store also affords a degree of separation from you and the previous owner. In my eyes, my refurbished MacBook Pro came from Apple, not the original owner, which makes me feel like I bought it brand-new. This, too, adds to my confidence in the condition of my refurbished MacBook Pro: If I had bought it from someone on eBay, the feeling that it's a used device that hadn't gone through a rigorous refurbishment process like Apple's would be far more prominent.
In some cases, you can even get mint-condition devices on eBay for a little less money than from Apple's Refurbished Mac store. Yet after a quick search on eBay for the same MacBook Pro model, I found that the prices didn't stray too far from the ones from Apple's Refurbished Mac store, and some were even more expensive.
At the same time, Apple's Refurbished Mac store isn't the best place for some older devices. For example, you won't find the iPhone 6S, released in For some devices, eBay or another third-party site is your only option.
But for others, especially older Mac computers, I'd recommend checking out Apple's Refurbished Mac store before buying a used unit from a third party or a brand-new model from Apple's main site. There are also limited quantities of Apple's refurbished devices, so it's not a guarantee that you'll get the model you want. Similarly, you're going to struggle to find the newest Mac versions. There just aren't that many people selling Apple laptops that are less than a year old. If you want to save money on buying a Mac , refurbished devices are the way to go.
You can typically expect savings between 10 and 30 percent, depending on the age of the laptop and the condition it's in. In some cases, the savings could be as much as 50 or 60 percent if the device is quite old. Used, non-refurbished laptops are even cheaper.
However, they do not have refreshed replacement parts and will not have any buyer protections, such as warranty periods.
Typically, Apple will not replace a laptop's chassis while undertaking the refurb work. As such, you cannot expect the device to be in the same condition as a new computer. Remember that someone has already used it before you, to some extent. When you look at a store that sells refurbished Macs, each listing will let you know about the condition of the item. The ratings are subjective, and there will naturally be a range within each band.
No two refurbished Macs will ever be in the same condition. If you buy a refurbished Mac from a reputable seller, it will come with a warranty period. But be warned, the warranty periods are shorter than those you'd receive if the Mac were brand-new. In many cases, the warranty can be as short as 90 days. Some sellers will offer extended warranties for refurbished hardware, but you'll need to pay extra if you want it.
You should avoid any seller who doesn't provide a warranty period. Refurbished Macs might be cheaper than their new counterparts, but they still cost a decent amount of money. Buying a refurbished computer without a warranty period puts you at risk of losing your investment. Apple has a stringent testing process for all its refurbished Macs.
Both the hardware and the software will be put through their paces.
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