Anyone have experience with third party "Refurbished" Macs from Microcenter? (Not "Factory certified Refurbished by apple but sold at microcenter)?

[kofman13]

I am looking to get a macbook pro that is "Refurbished" and it worries me a bit. Many years ago i got one that was "Factory refurbished" and it was sealed with apple care 1 year and it looked and felt like a brand new computer.

But this seems to be third party refurbished with 120 days warranty. Warranty from who? Microcenter? who refurbishes these? Is it just like buying a used console from gamestop? No way to know what the issue was? very temping but i dont want to buy something with like worn out keyboard keys or dirt or signs of use or some issue that wasnt "fully fixed" like it would be at apple, that might break again after 120 days.

Anyone have experience with non-apple refurbished Macs from microcenter? much appreciated

 

[Juicy Box]

I don’t have any experience with refurbished Macs other than ones from Apple, but wanted to inform you about what is considered “refurbished”.

In the US, there are no consumer laws governing what is considered refurbished, and in reality, someone could wipe down a Mac with a damp cloth and then sell it as a “refurbished” device.

Apple’s refurbished devices are different, and has a process that makes it refurbished, so I would trust it over any other seller.

Although, even Apple may have changed its refurbished policies. They used to have very detailed information on how they refurbish their devices, but at some point in the last decade, they changed the refurbished site, and now only has vague info.

 

[Fishrrman]

If you want "refurbished", buy from Apple's online store.
I wouldn't consider anyplace else.

Of course, you may have to check Apple's site 3-4 times daily to see if the configuration for which you're looking becomes available. They go quickly...