Comments on: Money Saving Monday Tip #21: Buy Refurbished Products

By: HisHersMoney

HisHersMoney — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:08:01 +0000

I have bought a refurbished iPod from Apple as well as a refurbished flat screen tv from Phillips. I even got my Grind and Brew coffee maker refurbed! I have had all for a number of years.

By: KMunoz

KMunoz — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:00:33 +0000

I am with Tasha… I just ordered a refurbished MacBook from Apple. It is about $200 less than the brand new ones, the shipping is free, and it has a one-year warranty, PLUS you can buy the extended Apple warranty, which extends it for another two years, just like you can for the new computers. Love it!

By: glblguy

glblguy — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:05:12 +0000

Hi Tasha, good for you. A friend of mine just bought a Mac and loves it. Hey and free shipping too, that’s great!

I agree, writing pf blogs (and reading them) make you so much more aware of your options and ways to getting things you need/want at much lower prices. thanks!

By: Tasha

Tasha — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:58:00 +0000

We just bought a refurb iMac 2 weekends ago and I love it! It was my first time to get a refurb product and I was impressed how new it looks and feels! Plus, Apple threw in free shipping so that was even better!

I probably would not have considered getting a refurb one had I not started out my PF blog. It sure does make some changes in decision making.

By: WJ

WJ — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:47:27 +0000

Last year we purchased a refurbished computer from the Dell Outlet store. Works great, and we saved almost $700 on a fabulous desktop. They also have scratch and dent computers for sale at a fraction of the original cost.

By: glblguy

glblguy — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:48:07 +0000

@Amanda, that’s were I purchased mine as well. I get a pretty good discount through my employer as well. I got a newer model, but purchased mine for less than $100.

@Mrs. Micah – Yep, iPod is on my list too I didn’t want one until my 13 year old son got one. They are slick.

By: glblguy

glblguy — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:45:11 +0000

Hi Kacie! Love your blog. I’m learning to love them more and more. I don’t think I’ll buy anymore electronics that aren’t refurbished. Good point on recycling, didn’t even think about it from that perspective.

By: Kacie

Kacie — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:23:49 +0000

I love refurbished things. My husband’s laptop is refurbished, and just like you said–it looks/works like new.

Another bonus for refurbished items: It’s recycling! Hooray!

By: Mrs. Micah

Mrs. Micah — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:48:37 +0000

Someday I’d like to buy a refurbished iPod (if I even buy one) because they’re a lot less expensive than new ones.

By: Amanda D

Amanda D — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:05:52 +0000

I paid $30 for my refurbished blackberry a few months back and it’s worked like a charm. I actually bought it directly from AT&T, they will show you all the refurbished phones, and you can get an even larger discount if you renew your contract.