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    Refurbished Razer Blade 2014 Edition 256GB $1199 free shipping

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by refllect, Jul 10, 2014.

  1. refllect

    refllect Notebook Consultant

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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Sold out.

    10char
     
    saturnotaku, Jul 10, 2014
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  3. pjd2011

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    Dang, that's a crazy good deal for that PC. Hopefully they put more back up soon!
     
    pjd2011, Jul 10, 2014
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  4. lovelaptops

    lovelaptops MY FRIENDS CALL ME JEFF!

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    Don't feel too badly. While this seller's overall % positive reviews seems ok at 98.8%, given the tens of thousands of transactions they do, a number under 99.75% is highly suspect. If you read the hundreds of negative reviews in just the last 3 months you'll see not just dissatisfied customers, be really angry ones, who found the seller to be callous and indifferent when there were problems. This is a red flag with an eBay seller.

    On the other hand, their sales come with the eBay 30 day 100% return guarantee, so the risk is low. Congrats to the person who got a $2,500 screamin gamer for $1,000! For others, fear not, there will be more. I would bookmark this seller, as they are known for some ridiculously low prices on reportedly nearly new condition/refurbed items.
     
    lovelaptops, Jul 10, 2014
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  5. refllect

    refllect Notebook Consultant

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    They just added a few more a couple minutes ago in stock. There is 1 left now
     
    refllect, Jul 10, 2014
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  6. refllect

    refllect Notebook Consultant

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    Sold out again
     
    refllect, Jul 10, 2014
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    Available again... tempted. I'm sure I could get my money back, plus 30 day guarantee.

    edit: bought... review incoming!

    Anyone interested in a refurbed and fully tested / evaluated Blade 14 let me know. I'm sure I'll be selling this after I review it. Granted I'll likely disassemble and tear this thing apart so any warranty will be void. But for less than half price not a bad deal at all. Although give it a month or so before it will be available. Heck I might keep it (mmm, not likely).
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 10, 2014
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  8. refllect

    refllect Notebook Consultant

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    Go for it. Nothing to lose. If it arrives in good condition you just got a $2300 laptop for $1200

    I purchased another. Gonna keep one and resell the other. If it turns out to be in poor condition I'll just return them.
     
    refllect, Jul 10, 2014
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  9. XxxKing YBxxX

    XxxKing YBxxX Notebook Evangelist

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    Wow is this gone again? :(

    Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
     
    XxxKing YBxxX, Jul 10, 2014
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  10. HTWingNut

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    You gotta be Johnny on the spot apparently. I got lucky, I just clicked on the "relisted item" link and refreshed for about a minute and it popped up and bought one.
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 10, 2014
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  11. XxxKing YBxxX

    XxxKing YBxxX Notebook Evangelist

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    Sigh, been looking for a laptop for months and this would have been perfect for my budget :(. If this doesn't come up again I'd be willing to pay someone a little more for one of them (though can't afford real "market" value)

    Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
     
    XxxKing YBxxX, Jul 10, 2014
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  12. HTWingNut

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    You gotta be Johnny on the spot apparently. I got lucky, I just clicked on the "relisted item" link and refreshed for about a minute and it popped up and bought one. Kind of wish I hadn't though, just spent $1200 that I didn't plan on at all, lol. But at least I can get money back if I decide to just return it, but I'm sure I can make my money back by reselling it, or at least most of it.
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 10, 2014
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  13. XxxKing YBxxX

    XxxKing YBxxX Notebook Evangelist

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  14. refllect

    refllect Notebook Consultant

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    And they are out of stock again. How did you manage to find that website?
     
    refllect, Jul 10, 2014
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  15. XxxKing YBxxX

    XxxKing YBxxX Notebook Evangelist

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    A slickdeals user posted it on the forums. This is going to be some of the longest 6-10 days of my life lol.
     
    XxxKing YBxxX, Jul 10, 2014
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    blackmeritum Newbie

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    what exacly refurbished means? im not sure if i should get one or not
     
    blackmeritum, Jul 11, 2014
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  17. saturnotaku

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    Systems that were purchased new by consumers but returned for whatever reason (didn't like, defective). They are supposed to be fixed to like-new standard with replacement parts, if needed, but cannot be re-sold that way so they are put up at a discount.

    I personally wouldn't buy a refurbished system unless it came with some kind of warranty. Apple, Dell, Lenovo and others have refurbished sections of their online stores offering products at good prices that come with the same standard and optional warranty coverage as new. They can represent a good bargain over a brand new system.

    These Razer Blades represent more of a risk, IMO. While the price is outstanding, I'm leery of Razer's support in general. You have to decide if that's worth it or not.
     
    saturnotaku, Jul 11, 2014
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  18. refllect

    refllect Notebook Consultant

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    They all sold out within a few hours of them being listed so you don't have to worry whether you want to buy it or not. One of the best deals I've seen in a while.
     
    refllect, Jul 11, 2014
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  19. Kaybree Lady

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    How did I miss this? I should start reading these forums more, ugh lol.
     
    Kaybree Lady, Jul 11, 2014
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  20. Benchmade 42

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    HT, your having the itch again like you did with the Vaio Pro 11 at $800 lol.
     
    Benchmade 42, Jul 11, 2014
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    I wanted to get my hands on a Blade for a while. But I don't plan on keeping it, honestly. Either return or sell. As long as it's working normally I should be able to make my money back.
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 11, 2014
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  22. XxxKing YBxxX

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    Mine shipped already from secondipity today. Trying to keep my hopes low cause the price was just ridiculous. It clearly says touchscreen though and the previous blade clearly didn't have that...
     
    XxxKing YBxxX, Jul 11, 2014
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    The one I got from eBay says QHD+ touch screen, so same thing. It better be the GTX 870m version. Razer has to get rid of them somehow, why not bulk sell them to a couple distributors and let them deal with it. No warranty (that I'm aware of) except for 30 day return, so it doesn't seem all too unrealistic. Most laptops if you push them hard for a few days if they don't fail or show issues then, likely it will last a while without issues.
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 11, 2014
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  24. XxxKing YBxxX

    XxxKing YBxxX Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think a qhd+ Razer exists without an 870m, so if they are true to their word then it'll definitely be the right model and everything.

    If this turns out well, then waiting all these months was worth it lol
     
    XxxKing YBxxX, Jul 12, 2014
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  25. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    If you are going to sell it I want it
     
    Karamazovmm, Jul 13, 2014
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  26. refllect

    refllect Notebook Consultant

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    I just got the first one of mine in the mail today. IT'S PERFECT Absolutely 0 scratches or flaws ANYWHERE. It's basically like new. This is the best bargain I've ever gotten. The screen is so beautiful.
     
    refllect, Jul 15, 2014
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    Yes, mine works fine too so far. Just temps a bit toasty when gaming. $1200 is more than reasonable for such a laptop. The only thing that prevents me from keeping it though is the lack of storage options. If there were an mSATA port so I could throw in a 1TB mSATA I would be set. Otherwise 256GB is just way too constricting.
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 16, 2014
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  28. HopelesslyFaithful

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    is the 256 GB soldered?
     
    HopelesslyFaithful, Jul 16, 2014
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  29. refllect

    refllect Notebook Consultant

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    There is a Crucial M.2 Pcie SSD that's 512gb you can replace
     
    refllect, Jul 16, 2014
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  30. R8SLR

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    Saw this special and misread is at $1999, and missed out :(

    Ended up buying a Vaio Pro, worst decision ever.
     
    R8SLR, Jul 17, 2014
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  31. refllect

    refllect Notebook Consultant

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    Ugh how could you misread that :(
     
    refllect, Jul 18, 2014
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    I saw it on ebay and obviously wasn't concentrating. Added it to my watchlist, now I've missed out.
    Anybody who wants to sell, even at a premium then please give me first option? :)
     
    R8SLR, Jul 18, 2014
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  33. wanwei

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    Relisted again. Just got 1.
     
    wanwei, Jul 18, 2014
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  34. XxxKing YBxxX

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    For $1500 though. Still a great deal no doubt, but now its expensive enough where it would put some doubt into my mind due to the lack of reliability. At 1200 it was just so cheap that its worth it was definitely worth the risk
     
    XxxKing YBxxX, Jul 18, 2014
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    Thanks man, just bought 1 also :)

    Happiness :)

    Edit: I paid $1200.
     
    R8SLR, Jul 18, 2014
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  36. pantresazer

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    Where? All I see is $1499.99 on eBay.
     
    pantresazer, Jul 18, 2014
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    wanwei, Jul 18, 2014
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    Same as u. I think I was the first of the 11
     
    wanwei, Jul 18, 2014
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  39. R8SLR

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    To everyone that has already received them, can you post pics of how they came packaged? Retail packaging?
     
    R8SLR, Jul 18, 2014
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  41. XxxKing YBxxX

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    This has to be some huge liquidization sale. My blade came from "liquidity services " according to UPS. Damn though I say anyone looking for a new laptop snatch these up quick
     
    XxxKing YBxxX, Jul 18, 2014
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    if you don't want it i'll buy it from you at the price you bought it
     
    lololol2003, Jul 19, 2014
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  43. R8SLR

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    How did it come packaged? As a new unit or different packaging?
     
    R8SLR, Jul 19, 2014
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  44. HopelesslyFaithful

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    the one that is up for 1200 has crap screen and weaker GPU BTW. So no where near comparable
     
    HopelesslyFaithful, Jul 19, 2014
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  45. ryukenden

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    Yeah I realize that after posting. It may look the same as others, but Buyer Beware.
     
    ryukenden, Jul 19, 2014
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    Laptop arrived yesterday, condition is pretty good. Can't see any marks anywhere.
    However, AC adapter is dead. Won't charge up and the LED lights don't turn on. For all I know, the laptop could be dead. :(
     
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    I bought a total of 3 from them with no issues. Looks like you're unlucky :(
     
    refllect, Jul 31, 2014
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    So you're the reason they aren't available anymore :p :D

    Turns out they just wised up. $1799 now. Bummer...wish I would have seen it earlier!
     
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    I was sort of cautious in buying, Now I wish I bought 10
     
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    If anyone is willing to sell one I am here!!!
     
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