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    sites to buy refurbs?

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Flatulent.Fox, Apr 29, 2004.

  1. Flatulent.Fox

    Flatulent.Fox Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for letting me now about ecost.com Truly a good resource for refurbs. Any other notebook refurb sites out there? I've also seen tigerdirect.com
     
    Flatulent.Fox, Apr 29, 2004
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I don't like doing business with Tiger, have had a few questionable experiences. You might also check Ubid.com and Overstock.com.

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    Brian, Apr 29, 2004
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  3. Slat

    Slat Notebook Evangelist

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    The question that still lingers: Is it even worth considering refurbished laptops when you can pick up very decent machines (like Averatec for instance) for 700-800 bucks? You get a brand new machine, warranty, and more than likely better specifications. Just a thought.

    I looked at overstock.com and they had IBM 900 Mhz P3 laptops for almost 700 dollars. . .it doesn't make sense to purchase one of those when, as previously mentioned, you can snag a MUCH better brand new machine for not even a hundred more.

    Sony GRT270-16.1" UXGA; P4 2.8GHz; 1GB RAM; 80GB HD; DVD+-RW; 64MB Geforce 5600; XP Pro

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  4. color-blind

    color-blind Notebook Enthusiast

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    slat- Have you ever purchased from the website below?

    http://www.analog-ix.com/shop/index.php?cPath=22_27

    Do you know anything about them?

    Look at the Ferrari price and the Sony GRT 270 price.
    Any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
     
    color-blind, May 13, 2004
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  5. gtd2000

    gtd2000 Notebook Consultant

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    Whats the regular price elsewhere for that Acer Ferrari?

    Look like a lot of laptop for the money..but then again they have numerous websites that offer non-existant deals

    Tell it like it is...NOT how it should be :)
     
    gtd2000, May 14, 2004
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    Big Calhoun Notebook Evangelist

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    I've had great experiences with http://www.clearanceclub.com. They typically sell Sony and Toshiba machines, although they now have a few of the Fujitsu P series machines. I've ordered 2 refurbished machines and 1 new one, never a problem. Courteous people, their inventory count is pretty accurate (you should still call ahead first), and all merchandise was delivered as promised.

    Afterthought: Also check out manufacturers web sites. I know Sony offers close out deals directly on Sony Style. I'd imagine at least one or two other manufacturers do the same.
     
    Big Calhoun, May 21, 2004
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    usery1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    they are refurb and yet cost the same as new.





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    usery1, Jun 17, 2004
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