I realize you asked for desktops, but if this helps, I bought a refurbished eec netbook a few years ago from them.* Battery didn't charge, right out of the box (how this passed the "factory reconditioned" test is beyond me...).* Because they're a reseller, they can't help if it doesn't work; you have to deal directly with the computer company, which in my case turned out to be utterly useless.* Had to pay to ship item back to geeks.com, and it was a fight to get a refund from them because they wanted to give me in-store credit.* It was only because they saw my customer history of purchases from them that they ultimately gave my money back, but I still wound up losing about $20 for initial shipping plus return shipping, and got nothing from it.* Yes I'm bitter over $20 because of the headache it turned out to be.
Just my $0.02, but I'll never buy refurbed anything again.* I'm sure people on this list have had other experiences, but this totally turned me off.* Proceed at your own risk, that's all I have to say about that.
Mark
On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 1:47 PM, I Rattan <ratta1i@cps.cmich.edu> wrote:
Any has experience with refurbished desktop for geeks.com?
-ishwar
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I know that you said desktops as well, and that Mark had a problem with a netbook. I bought an HP DL380 server from them and have not had a bit of trouble with it.
That said, I would have to think twice about buying anything with a battery (laptop, tablet, netbook), but I would cautiously consider a desktop or server...
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On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 5:04 PM, Mark <mamarcac@gmail.com> wrote:
I realize you asked for desktops, but if this helps, I bought a refurbished eec netbook a few years ago from them.* Battery didn't charge, right out of the box (how this passed the "factory reconditioned" test is beyond me...).* Because they're a reseller, they can't help if it doesn't work; you have to deal directly with the computer company, which in my case turned out to be utterly useless.* Had to pay to ship item back to geeks.com, and it was a fight to get a refund from them because they wanted to give me in-store credit.* It was only because they saw my customer history of purchases from them that they ultimately gave my money back, but I still wound up losing about $20 for initial shipping plus return shipping, and got nothing from it.* Yes I'm bitter over $20 because of the headache it turned out to be.
Just my $0.02, but I'll never buy refurbed anything again.* I'm sure people on this list have had other experiences, but this totally turned me off.* Proceed at your own risk, that's all I have to say about that.
Mark
On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 1:47 PM, I Rattan <ratta1i@cps.cmich.edu> wrote:
Any has experience with refurbished desktop for geeks.com?
-ishwar
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On 02/10/2011 05:04 PM, Mark wrote:
I realize you asked for desktops, but if this helps, I
bought a refurbished eec netbook a few years ago from them.*
Battery didn't charge, right out of the box (how this passed the
"factory reconditioned" test is beyond me...).* Because they're a
reseller, they can't help if it doesn't work; you have to deal
directly with the computer company, which in my case turned out to
be utterly useless.* Had to pay to ship item back to geeks.com,
and it was a fight to get a refund from them because they wanted
to give me in-store credit.* It was only because they saw my
customer history of purchases from them that they ultimately gave
my money back, but I still wound up losing about $20 for initial
shipping plus return shipping, and got nothing from it.* Yes I'm
bitter over $20 because of the headache it turned out to be.
Just my $0.02, but I'll never buy refurbed anything again.* I'm
sure people on this list have had other experiences, but this
totally turned me off.* Proceed at your own risk, that's all I
have to say about that.
Mark
On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 1:47 PM, I Rattan
<ratta1i@cps.cmich.edu>
wrote:
Any has experience with refurbished desktop for geeks.com?
-ishwar
Just a note on "refurbished" equipment:* It would seem that there
are two types.* One is used equipment taken out of service, the
other is
"new" equipment that was returned to the vendor for various
reasons.* Usually this goes back to a factory service center for
check-out and
repair.* The first kind may only get a brief check at the vendor
location.*
I have tried both types.* The first type was for an IBM mini-sized
desk-top computer, from one of the top-name internet vendors we all
use on occasion.* When I shipped the 3rd attempt back as
non-functional, I told them to keep it. They paid the shipping, and
I had no
trouble getting a refund.
The second type I have bought and used without complaint quite a few
times.* I still buy only from the top-name internet vendors.
Among these I count Tiger Direct, Buy.com, and eCost.* Perhaps a
name or two I can't think of at the moment. I never heard of
geek.com,
and having looked briefly at their website,* I don't think I'll look
again.
For non-computer equipment, it doesn't hurt to look at the
discounters who buy overstock items and resell them at a fraction of
the "suggested list price."* Think Heartland, for instance.* This
equipment is new, it just didn't sell at the store, for some reason.
So there's _my_ 2¢. --doug
Blessed are the peacemakers...for they shall be shot at from both sides. --A. M. Greeley
02-11-2011, 01:24 AM
shawn wilson
OT: refurb desktop
On Feb 10, 2011 4:57 PM, "I Rattan" <ratta1i@cps.cmich.edu> wrote:
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>
> Any has experience with refurbished desktop for geeks.com?
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It's used equipment (that they probably bought from someone else). Check their return policy and test the equipment.
Another thing, you're at a university I'm guessing - they don't have auctions of old stuff. You can get some decent stuff that way for real cheap. Another idea is Craigslist - people try to think that the computer they bought new for $500 can be sold for almost as much, but if you get past that...
02-11-2011, 04:23 PM
Mark
OT: refurb desktop
On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 6:24 PM, shawn wilson <ag4ve.us@gmail.com> wrote:
On Feb 10, 2011 4:57 PM, "I Rattan" <ratta1i@cps.cmich.edu> wrote:
>
>
> Any has experience with refurbished desktop for geeks.com?
>
It's used equipment (that they probably bought from someone else). Check their return policy and test the equipment.
Another thing, you're at a university I'm guessing - they don't have auctions of old stuff. You can get some decent stuff that way for real cheap. Another idea is Craigslist - people try to think that the computer they bought new for $500 can be sold for almost as much, but if you get past that...
These are good ideas.* Also, if your parents work or you have friends that work, companies usually decommission computers after their warranty expires and offer them to employees before sending to e-waste or donation centers.* At big companies this happens almost all year round since systems are purchased at different times and hence warranties expire at various times.* My experience has been that laptops are highly sought by co-workers, but desktops are much less desired.* Best part is, companies usually buy the higher quality components instead of the "home" line of computers, so even after 4 years of office usage, a can of compressed air and some TLC can result in a pretty kick-arse machine.
OT: refurb desktop
