

You’ll typically save at least 15% off the sticker price grabbing one of these rather than getting the same thing new.Ģ: Full 1 Year Warranty – Same As Brand New

Was the ebay/craigslist item thoroughly tested before being resold? Were any faulty items replaced? Does it have a full manufacturers warranty? The answer to those questions is probably not, so though you may be saving $50 or so by finding a screaming deal, that could come back to bite you if the hard drive fails a few months later and there’s no longer a valid warranty.Įven the newest Macs are usually available as certified after a month or two from the refurb store thanks to returns. Yes, there are outliers on both Craigslist and Ebay, but those lower prices can come with hidden costs. For example, a base model 2011 MacBook Air 11″ from the Apple Refurb Store is $749, but the average price on Craigslist is closer to $800.

Apple certified refurbs are often cheaper than buying on the used market from places like Craigslist and Ebay.
