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What to Look For When Buying Refurbished Apple Products

Buying refurbished Apple products is more popular than ever. If you do your research regarding pricing, model comparisons, warranties and reputable dealers, you can get a great value. The popular variables to research when buying a refurbished Apple Macbook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, iMac, and iPad and iPhones are listed below.

Competitive Pricing

If you are shopping refurbished, low price is a priority. The easiest thing to do is compare what is available on the used market compared to what Apple has in the refurbished section of their website. You should expect an average savings of 10-15% off comparable models. You may also find comparable models on eBay or Amazon. It is important to consider the system configuration, return policy, warranty length and refurbishing process.

Look for Factory Certified

Next, look for “factory certified” refurbished Apple products having the same standards. Quality third party retailers, such as mac of all trades, carefully test and bring back equipment back to factory standards before sending and selling. It is much harder to know if a used Apple product has undergone extensive refurbishing when purchased from eBay, Amazon, or Craigslist. Moreover, the warranties are typically shorter.

Make Sure the Seller is Reputable

Another priority is verifying your potential seller is reputable. The best thing to do is a Google search and read the reviews. Third party providers, like mac of all trades, have thousands of satisfied customer reviews proving its long-term success in the industry. Another easy step is to look at a company’s Better Business Bureau rating. An “A” rating is a prerequisite. Founded in 1995, few refurbished retailers have been around for even five years, let alone over twenty years.

Check the Return Policy

Checking the return policy is a good safeguard as well. A consumer-friendly return policy allows returns free of consequence for any reason. Mac of all trades offers a 14-day, no hassle return policy in the rare event you want a refund. In most cases, all the shipping is refunded; there is no restocking fee. Amazon offers a 14-day return policy as well but charges a restocking fee. Return policies on eBay and Craigslist are also typically not as liberal.

Review the Warranty Policy

The warranty policy is also important. Mac of all trades includes 90-day warranties on all products. One and two year extended warranties are available at a discount and may be purchased within the original 90-day warranty. Warranties are typically handled with a replacement unit – minimizing your downtime.

Included Accessories

Finally, be sure to verify the fine-print details of products verifying which accessories are included. If necessities such as adequate memory, chargers, and cables are not included in the offer, your savings are at risk. Checking the product description and the full spec list provided. For example, a mac of all trades refurbished Apple laptop model (MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro) comes with the factory amount of RAM, power adaptor, charger cable and a professionally installed operating system. The key to finding a quality refurbished Apple product is to choose a dealer carefully. Experience, reputation and pricing all contribute to the best purchasing experience possible. As a pricing leader in the industry, mac of all trades has the experience and reputation buyers seek!

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