https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:36:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2702226 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 22:29:53 +0000 LemonJack 2702226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought one years ago through Apple and it was a lemon. It was awful! We had to go in to have it fixed over and over. It was so bad that Apple finally replaced it with a brand new MacBook.</p> <p>That experience has made me a little gun shy on ever buying another refurbished one. I'm glad they replaced it eventually, but the amount of time it took going in over and over and dealing with support on the phone was crazy.</p> <p>It sounds like our experience is the exception though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2701985 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 18:41:44 +0000 oskarsmommy 2701985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i bought a desktop refurbished computer - and had to have fixed - which they couldn't do, so they just replaced it with a brand new one! granted this is 9 years ago, and customer service with apple, while still good, isn't as good as it once was. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2701893 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:05:06 +0000 Greentea 2701893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks a lot! We did, directly from Apple! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2701706 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:43:26 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2701706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband's Air was a refurb and it's lasted over 5 years now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2701621 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:59:39 +0000 Boogs 2701621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sister has one and it has served her well for years. I want to convince DH to do the same next time around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2701572 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:19:04 +0000 YogiBeachWife 2701572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, my husband works in the IT world and that's all we buy. I suggest purchasing one directly from Apple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2701529 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:21:44 +0000 psw27 2701529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely would buy one directly from Apple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2701526 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:13:52 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2701526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: that's what we got for ours! It really is a great service if you end up needing it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2701503 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 09:52:06 +0000 hellobeeboston 2701503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would, especially if it was a really good savings... and I'd buy the extra AppleCare Warranty too, as long as refurbs are covered </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2701493 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 09:41:11 +0000 looch 2701493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, without question. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2701444 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 02:40:07 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2701444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, my hubby just bought one. Got it directly from apple and it was basically brand new. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2701439 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 01:03:32 +0000 808love 2701439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a certified refurb desktop and ipad from apple. Absolutely would do it again! No problems and saves money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2701437 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:13:47 +0000 birdofafeather 2701437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i'm ALL about apple refurbs from them. save a bunch and get a nice upgrade. we only purchase apple computers, so this is our only way to save. :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2701435 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:52:14 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2701435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, we always purchase refurbs. The one I'm currently typing on has lasted us 4 years and counting. We get ours directly from Apple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2701430 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:02:56 +0000 jhd 2701430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH bought a refurbished iMac directly from Apple a while ago. We have had no trouble with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-refurbished-macbook-pro#post-2701429 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:00:47 +0000 Greentea 2701429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Where would you buy from?</p> <p>I need a new Mac and I was just curious if anyone had any input on the topic. I did purchase refurb last time (2010) on a desktop. I want to purchase new, but DH wants a refurb. It has to be pretty stellar... Thanks in advance! </p>