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post #1 of 10
12/31/10 at 5:31pm
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I'm looking to buy a Macbook Pro at the lowest possible price.

Does the Apple store sell display models at reduced prices?

Is it possible to buy formerly leased or rented Macbook Pro's at a significant discount?

Apple's refurbished prices aren't that much of a savings. Can I do better?
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post #2 of 10
12/31/10 at 7:40pm
2nd hand from an acquaintance is the best bet, as I found out long time ago. Apple macbook does hold good resale value, even on eBay.

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post #3 of 10
1/1/11 at 5:25am
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Originally Posted by qhn View Post
Apple macbook does hold good resale value, even on eBay.
It doesn't make any sense. Why would anyone even consider buying used when for just a little bit more they can get a brand new notebook with full warranty?
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post #4 of 10
1/1/11 at 6:12am
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Originally Posted by Bootstrap Bill View Post
It doesn't make any sense. Why would even consider buying used when for just a little bit more they can get a brand new notebook with full warranty?
You got me, if you ever find out why, do share

But we are talking about Apple here, their dings defy common sense

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post #5 of 10
1/2/11 at 4:18am
Apple refurbs are 15-25 percent off...and they come with a full warranty. That's not a savings?!
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post #6 of 10
1/2/11 at 2:51pm
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Originally Posted by Kakaze View Post
Apple refurbs are 15-25 percent off...and they come with a full warranty. That's not a savings?!
I've been looking at Apple's prices recently and the savings are close to 11% (for a 15" Macbook Pro with i5 CPU).

I'd love to find one for 25% off.
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post #7 of 10
1/2/11 at 6:52pm
Might want to check out Apple refurbished store.

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post #8 of 10
1/6/11 at 3:59am
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Originally Posted by Bootstrap Bill View Post
I'm looking to buy a Macbook Pro at the lowest possible price.

Does the Apple store sell display models at reduced prices?

Is it possible to buy formerly leased or rented Macbook Pro's at a significant discount?

Apple's refurbished prices aren't that much of a savings. Can I do better?
What is cheap? (relative to retail pricing, that is) What model are you looking for?
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post #9 of 10
1/6/11 at 4:45am
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Originally Posted by triadone View Post
What is cheap? (relative to retail pricing, that is) What model are you looking for?
I'd like to find a used/refurbished or off lease 15" Macbook Pro (i5, high resolution display) for about $1200. It could have some blemishes, but everything must be working and have some sort of warranty.

The best I could find is about 10% off of list. Why would anyone pay so much for used when for just a little more you could get something brand new?
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post #10 of 10
1/6/11 at 5:55am
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Originally Posted by Bootstrap Bill View Post
I'd like to find a used/refurbished or off lease 15" Macbook Pro (i5, high resolution display) for about $1200. It could have some blemishes, but everything must be working and have some sort of warranty.

The best I could find is about 10% off of list. Why would anyone pay so much for used when for just a little more you could get something brand new?

Clever marketing, Apple wants consumers to think like you Just a little bit more and get the new one

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