What is your opinion of Refurbished items?

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Would you buy Refurbished items?

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Poll: Would you buy refurbished items if you could save upwards of 20%?

I have struck a wall in decisions. The very same LCD monitor I want is being sold for $80 under retail refurbished. That is insane, and that is after shipping, but I am uneasy about buying it.

I have a question about refurbished items, too. Newegg's warranty is only 15 days instead of 30 for refurbished items. But does the refurbished status generally void the manufacturer's 3 year warranty? I am unsure of what refurbished means in terms of warranty. I know that refurbished are just returned items, but are they still under warranty?
 
It's a hit & miss.

I've owned a refurbished Mini Disc Recorder/CD-Changer, that worked perfectly as long as I owned it. It was worth over $500 -$600, I paid probably half that. Unfortunately, I also encountered, two Onkyo DVD/CD Changers. It was the best CD audio I have ever heard. It sounded so clear, now all other CD players sound like MP3s. However, the changer had jamming problem with the carousel loader. First one, no good. Second one lasted bit longer, but it took a dump as well. I got them from uBid.com, was not impressed with their service. I have never touched refurbished products again. :grumpy:
 
I've got a refurb demo iPod. It's clean, all the stock accessories were unused in sealed packages, and it's not scratched or dinged noticeably. It carries the full factory warranty. I paid $199 instead of $299 and thought it was well worth it.
 
We just got a refurb'ed USB ZIP drive, for $30 instead of $80 new. Works fine.
 
I have my reservations about buying refurbished electronical devices, especially those which will be used in a computer. Now, say a refurb PS2 or something, sure.
 
If I can remember correctly, I've only purchased two refurbished items. A TV set and a vacuum cleaner. Both sucked ass. Never bought another refurbed item again.

A refurbished Hyundai LCD monitor? Alarms should be going off...
 
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A refurbished Hyundai LCD monitor? Alarms should be going off...
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About the refurb part, yes. The Hyundai part, no. Hyundai is the leader in LCD monitor production.

This is the monitor he's getting. You're going to be VERY hard pressed to find one of that quality and performance for under $500, nevertheless under $350.
 
Depend upon the product, i'd be quite happy to buy a refurbished tv or dvd player, but i'd steer well clear of refurbished pcs.
On the subject of monitors, it's definately worth the saving. But, don't forget, this is a present for somebody, fine, providing the give your monitor in a pristine condition box
 
VTGT07
About the refurb part, yes. The Hyundai part, no. Hyundai is the leader in LCD monitor production.

This is the monitor he's getting. You're going to be VERY hard pressed to find one of that quality and performance for under $500, nevertheless under $350.
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The leader? I always thought it was Matsu****a. Huh. Live and learn.

Hyundai make the best ships, so I thought it was odd they also made LCD monitors.
 
Personally I would rather take the slightly riskier route of losing $80 then the more reliable $350 option but that would just be the cheapskate student in me speaking.
 
i guess it would depend on if you got the referb thing at a store or an internet store. i bought a referb gamecube at funco, it craped out on me after the warrenty had expired i went in there and talked to them for about 30 min and i ended up walking out with a new gamecube and a game, but then i bought a refurb i-pod of the internet, it craped out also i called the company and got no where. i say if you can talk to someone face to face rather than over the phone go with the refurb if not and the savings are not as big as you would want them to be then screw it and go with the new item. again its all how you talk to them, if you go in with this pissed off attitude and just start b*tching you will get no where, if you talk to them like you would want to be talked to you can get almost anything.

BTW: anybody wanna buy an i-pod?
 
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i guess it would depend on if you got the referb thing at a store or an internet store. i bought a referb gamecube at funco, it craped out on me after the warrenty had expired i went in there and talked to them for about 30 min and i ended up walking out with a new gamecube and a game, but then i bought a refurb i-pod of the internet, it craped out also i called the company and got no where. i say if you can talk to someone face to face rather than over the phone go with the refurb if not and the savings are not as big as you would want them to be then screw it and go with the new item. again its all how you talk to them, if you go in with this pissed off attitude and just start b*tching you will get no where, if you talk to them like you would want to be talked to you can get almost anything.
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Good advice. I always deal with the customer service people politely. Usually, they'll do their best to help, as long as you show them courtesy.

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BTW: anybody wanna buy an i-pod?
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Not over the internet. Can I buy it from you in person? :D
 
My Xbox, PS2, and my GameCube were all refurbished items. I also very seldom buy a brand new game. Never had any problems at all.
 

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