Used Or New?
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Today, Tom asks:
Does it make sense to buy a refurbished notebook when I can buy a new one for just a little bit more? Which is the better deal?
To be totally honest, it will largely depend on who you are buying for. Regardless of my understanding of the refurbished market, it is obviously a growing industry that makes sense for a number of growing businesses. Based on my own experience, it seems like the use of refurbished computers is most common for the enterprise entities, despite some small businesses also going this route from time to time.
If it was my money being spent, for a single user, I would stick to a new notebook complete with a new warranty. If you simply must go refirb, I would suggest looking at the brand name vendors supporting these options, such as Apple for instance.
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David
May 9th, 2008
at 5:51am
I agree, but…there is an alternative.
We have a place called EPC (they have an ebay store also), who “leases” computers to comps/corps. When they are “back off” of lease, EPC “resales” the “used” items to the public.
This makes a Great way for someone to “purchase” things at a “lower” price, but still get “good/great” quality products. They have warentee’s and their own service department.
I’m sure if you look around you can find a “reputable” seller.