View Full Version : Refurb Mp3 player ... should I trust?
pgfreak
May 3rd, 2008, 12:28 AM
I am interested in an mp3 player from factory direct, its a 4gb sandisk one (it has great reviews). Its about $59.99 and its a 4gb ... but its refurbished... and I've never bought anything thats a refurb.
I am skeptical if I would pay $60 and end up screwed over with a defective mp3 player (because factory direct's return policy is exchange only).
Should I trust it? :confused:
(there is also an 8gb one, for cheaper, but its pretty huge)
Hunter316
May 3rd, 2008, 01:29 AM
Refurb does not always mean that particular product was defective but without any return policy I would not personally take a chance on it.
jopojo
May 3rd, 2008, 03:49 AM
Well, if $60 is not a huge amount for you, and you really need an MP3 player, why not? Like you said, there's an exchange policy, so if you receive any defective ones, keep trading in until you get one that works.
If you're not willing to go through the hassle to make exchanges or deal with other consumer red tape, go the safe way and just buy something BNIB. At least that way, you know that you are the first to handle it, and do not have to worry about the prior handling and use of the product.
pgfreak
May 3rd, 2008, 05:54 PM
Its a tough choice.
I hate how I cant get my money back if its defective. If so, I would just buy it and try everything out the first day to see whatsup.
darkprince
May 3rd, 2008, 06:24 PM
Well ask to try it on the spot and see everything is working properly. I bought a Philips DVD player there for 30$ exchanged twice.
First time it had no remote control and i wasn't about to get up off my couch and walk over there to turn on my dvd player.
As soon as i got back I spoke with one of the sales guy and he talk to the manager and i quickly grab another box and asked if i can test it on one of their Display TV's, so it can save me and them the hassle of dealing with me again later when i get home again.
They agreed and i spent about 6mins testing all the fuctions and stuff and was happy. Told the sales guy that everything is ok and he walked me to the door flashed my receipt to the RENT-COP to save myself the hassle.
Plug it into my TV and Unlocked, so it is now REGION-FREE. :cheesygri
pupazzo
May 3rd, 2008, 07:05 PM
Lol wtf does defected mean, the mp3 defected from Cuba? It's defective lol
pgfreak
May 3rd, 2008, 07:34 PM
My mistake for typing defected*.
And if they say yes and let me try it... well, there wont be any music on it right, so I wont be able to see if it plays back music or anything else, and if the battery doesnt die really soon.
dragon_drift
May 3rd, 2008, 11:39 PM
based on my experience, never ever buy refurb stuff.
even with warrenty etc., the retailer dont offer much help.
pgfreak
May 3rd, 2008, 11:48 PM
based on my experience, never ever buy refurb stuff.
even with warrenty etc., the retailer dont offer much help.
Yeah now I am kinda leaning more towards getting a new one.
I dont know if I should take the chance.
Or maybe I will go down there and talk to them about it... ask if people brought it back and what not.
dragon_drift
May 4th, 2008, 12:31 PM
Yeah now I am kinda leaning more towards getting a new one.
I dont know if I should take the chance.
Or maybe I will go down there and talk to them about it... ask if people brought it back and what not.
they will most likely tell you what you want to hear. they're salesman, their job is to sell you the product no matter how bad it is. unless it's dirt cheap, don't go for it.