Do you think giving a refurbished item as a gift is wrong?

[Saint Nick]

ygpm about that shuffle

 

[Geekbabe]

what kind of RMA/warranty do you get on the 1GB ?

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: MixMasterTang
Solution:

Don't give her the packaging, open up the Ipod-Shuffle and pre-load it with her favorite songs, and then pack it in some nice pretty Valentines day packaging and chances are she'll never know the different. Most refurbs look brand new (otherwise I'd return it if it was scratched up or something).

good thinking

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: EngenZerO

Originally posted by: MixMasterTang
Solution:

Don't give her the packaging, open up the Ipod-Shuffle and pre-load it with her favorite songs, and then pack it in some nice pretty Valentines day packaging and chances are she'll never know the different. Most refurbs look brand new (otherwise I'd return it if it was scratched up or something).

:thumbsup:

That is EXACTLY what I was thinking of doing. I ordered her a pink skin for it already as well. I was gonna make some nice packaging and give it to her all "cute-ed" up. I hadn't thought about preloading songs on it though ... which is another great idea

I can put "our" songs on it, as well as a bunch of her favorite songs.

 

[Geekbabe]

I'd be thrilled with the 1GB, particularly if you took the time to load it with music !

keep in mind though that I'm a weird woman, I value frugalityb and admire those clever enough to pick up on really good deals.

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: Aharami
i wouldnt care if i got a refurb item as a gift...expecially if its a big ticket item.

now the question is, where are you guys goin on vacation this time? Aruba again?

Nicaragua, that's where she is from. It's gonna be an experience to say the least because I don't speak spanish well at all, but I can understand it much better than I can speak it. And at first we are going to the area her family lives, like in non-tourist parts, so I don't know what to expect.

after that we are going to a few beaches which should be nice.

Also the refurb is at outpost for those wondering.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: EngenZerO

Originally posted by: MixMasterTang
Solution:

Don't give her the packaging, open up the Ipod-Shuffle and pre-load it with her favorite songs, and then pack it in some nice pretty Valentines day packaging and chances are she'll never know the different. Most refurbs look brand new (otherwise I'd return it if it was scratched up or something).

:thumbsup:

That is EXACTLY what I was thinking of doing. I ordered her a pink skin for it already as well. I was gonna make some nice packaging and give it to her all "cute-ed" up. I hadn't thought about preloading songs on it though ... which is another great idea

I can put "our" songs on it, as well as a bunch of her favorite songs.

Someone is going to have a VERY good Valentines.

 

[purbeast0]

wel I just went and ordered the 1Gb shuffle. Gonna put it in the case and put songs on it, and possibly try to find one of those stuffed animals that hold a little heart with a zipper on em and stick it in there then give it to her

 

[Sensai]

haha... dont buy a refurb video card from newegg for her without testing it!!

 

[Oil]

1GB BRAND NEW Shuffle for $130 from Apple

$20 cheaper than outpost.com so maybe you can get the accessories you want with the $20.
Also, it comes with free shipping and free lazer engraving so you can put on a message for your GF

 

[JDrake]

I wouldn't get a refurbished no no

 

[Sphexi]

I don't see a problem with it, used is different from refurb. IF it comes in a nice box that's a plus, but you could always come up with a romantic way of giving it to her that allows you to take it out of the box or something.

 

[JDrake]

bump because they updated price, OP

 

[J Heartless Slick]

This sounds like a sitcom plot, maybe a Dick Van *** show. The husband gets an used present for his wife. He overhears her talking about a friend whose husband did the same thing and how cheap and low rent he is. And the rest of the show is about Dick trying to replace the gift without Laura finding out.

Save yourself a lot of grief and get her a new gift.

 

[otispunkmeyer]

havent apple just released the 1GB Nano?

that means the shuffle should hopefully reduce in price