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    Buy refurbished from Lenovo outlet?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by louisa77, Jun 16, 2017.

  1. louisa77

    louisa77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anyone purchased a refurbished laptop from Lenovo outlet?
    Was your experience positive? :)

    Thanks.
     
    louisa77, Jun 16, 2017
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    don_svetlio In the Pipe, Five by Five.

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    If buying a business laptop (ThinkPad) you should be golden. The IdeaPad series I wouldn't buy refurbished.
     
    don_svetlio, Jun 16, 2017
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    louisa77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you, don svetlio!
     
    louisa77, Jun 16, 2017
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  4. Bronsky

    Bronsky Wait and Hope.

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    +1 It takes some effort to get the unit you want, you have to watch the outlets and be prepared to take the plunge when your unit appears plus delivery time is slower than a normal retail site. The product, however, is normally in great shape and price is a bargain.
     
    Bronsky, Jun 23, 2017
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Every time I've bought from the manufacturer outlet, beit Lenovo, Dell, HP, Apple, etc., it's looked new to me.
     
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    Aonarch Notebook Geek

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    I just bought a Thinkpad 11e Yoga from the Outlet as a scratch and dent. It is absolutely flawless. I've bought two refurbs before from there, and they were all perfect. One refurb was 100% new and never used. The other I wasn't 100% sure, might have been an open box, or a true refurb.
     
    Aonarch, Jun 24, 2017
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    I've bought a refurbed Thinkpad from a non-Lenovo out, and it still runs fine over a year later. I may go direct to the OEM next time, though.
     
    Terarant, Jul 7, 2017
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