What does everyone think of Newegg selling refurbished stuff?

mackstann

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I havent been there in a while, and I was welcomed back by a bunch of refurbished stuff! I personally wouldnt buy any refurb stuff, but I guess overall it's better for us consumers, more choices and lower prices. What do you guys think?
 

JohnnyKnoxville

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I think they locked a thread like this before,don't ask me why.
The only thing refurbed i would be interested in is a Dell desktop
 

brtspears2

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I got no problem with it, as long as they don't sell the refurb stuff as new.


Some people like to get a good deal. And the company would like to make a good profit. And the factory that refurbished it wants it outta their sight. Works for all people.
 

Double Trouble

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So long as they don't misrepresent the stuff as being anything other than refurb, I'm all for it. It allows someone to "take a chance" on something refurbed to get something they might not otherwise be able to get. Newegg seems to be pretty solid though, so I don't expect them to sell refurb stuff as new.
 

MrBond

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I've never had a problem with refirb stuff (knock on wood). I just ordered a refirb DVD drive last week, should be here tomorrow. It's got enough of a warranty that if it is DOA, or fails quickly, I can get it exchanged.
 

rudder

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If long as it is clearly listed as refurbished. Then its your judgement as to what it is worth. I have bought a lot of used stuff from the fs/ft forum. You pay less there cause you know your getting used goods. Stuff with moving parts like hard drives I am more hesitant to buy used, but stuff like vid cards I have no problems with.


If I had bought something that was listed as new and it came refurbished I would be pissed as hell.