Buy Refurbished Apple products directly from Apple

Many of us own something designed by Apple - iPhones, iPads, iMacs, MacBooks, and more. And all of us dread the purchase price of these electronic gizmos we cannot seem to put down for more time than it takes to eat a piece of avocado toast.

But did you know you can buy nearly brand new gizmos from Apple at a discount with the same 1-year warranty as a brand new item? It is true!

Next time you are browsing for your new laptop or smartphone on Apple’s website, find the refurbished section. Apple offers a 14-day return policy for new purchases, and surprisingly some people do return things they have purchased from Apple. Their change of heart will save you money if you are patient. Because if you are willing to wait a bit, you can get a barely used Apple product for 5-15% cheaper than people who need to tear the plastic wrap off a box. And not much is different from brand new Apple items beyond the plastic wrap. You’ll get the same 1-year warranty protection, all the manuals and normally included accessories for your purchase and a cheaper price. Yes, it is possible your chosen item might have a nick or scratch or two. Possible, but most likely looks identical to a brand new item, but you’ve saved some money (I have personally purchased two refurbished laptops this way, and one of them had a tiny scratch on the surface where your wrists rest while typing, but otherwise both were in mint condition).

“Patience is key to this cost saving method of Apple product acquisition. ”

The item you want might not be available as a refurbished item, and there is no set schedule for someone deciding to return something they have purchased. But let’s say you want something, but do not have a specific need for when you get it. I suggest that the best times for browsing the Apple refurbished section are the shortly after many people are acquiring new things — 2-3 weeks after New Year’s Day, shortly after the school year starts in early September, or right after Apple announces a new version of an existing item. If you don’t need the latest model iPhone, grabbing a refurbished model someone returned after hearing about the next new one could lead you to a steeply discounted recent model smartphone! Oh, and don’t forget you also get free shipping with all refurbished purchases from the Apple store online!!

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