Why not buy directly from Apple? Prices are the same. And who looks after the warranty? Apple or eBay?

Why buy it from eBay when you can buy referbs directly from Apple?

Slow day? I wouldn't waste my time. If I want one I'll get it from Apple's clearance section.

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Originally Posted by OriginalMacRat 

Why buy it from eBay when you can buy referbs directly from Apple?

There are people that don't have any idea that Apple sells referbed products, but do shop eBay.

Hmm... The article failed to include a piece of information I consider critical. Assuming a laptop comes with the standard Apple one-year warranty, can I extend my coverage to the full three years of AppleCare as I would be able to had I purchased a refurb directly from Apple. I would assume that to be the case, but it's not really specified anywhere. Anyone have the answer?

Should that be possible, I'll give you all an answer to the "why would I want to buy this from eBay instead of Apple" question: TAXES. Apple charges them. eBay to the best of my knowledge, does not.

The OP only mentions a brand new battery coming with the refurbs from eBay. When buying directly from Apple, you also get a brand new outer shell in addition to the brand new battery. Maybe the OP just forgot to include that info and the eBay refurbs also include a new outer shell, but I thought that it was worth pointing out.

I just bought a fourth gen iPod Touch from the Apple refurb store last week. It was sent directly from China, and I just received it a couple of days ago. I wasn't really planning on getting one, but when I saw the hilarious price ($129), it was a no brainer.

This seems useful if apple runs out of stock, but I think I would buy from apple first.

Yes you can add Applecare for an Apple Certified Refurb:
http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/apple_certified.html

For those who wonder why buy from ebay - the ebay site has MUCH larger audience, plus as someone else says here, not everyone is aware that Apple make refurbs available.

Can't be bad IMHO.

Simple. Apple is doomed. Defective products piling up. People discarding Apple for Android and Windows 8.

Respectfully submitted,

iHaters Amalgamated Local 21

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Originally Posted by Apple ][ 

The OP only mentions a brand new battery coming with the refurbs from eBay. When buying directly from Apple, you also get a brand new outer shell in addition to the brand new battery. Maybe the OP just forgot to include that info and the eBay refurbs also include a new outer shell, but I thought that it was worth pointing out.

 

I just bought a fourth gen iPod Touch from the Apple refurb store last week. It was sent directly from China, and I just received it a couple of days ago. I wasn't really planning on getting one, but when I saw the hilarious price ($129), it was a no brainer.

There's not enough information to form a conclusion on the refurbishment process here. I quoted the section below where it refers to them as "Apple certified". That could be just how it's worded, or it could be that Apple is selling off excess refurbished stock to ebay.