Is Apple Refurbished a SCAM?

[@gyans9265]

Gotta get this one 100k likes, i think we can all agree that it will be more entertaining to see austin waste 10k on a refurbished cheese grater...

[@DisiUndDas]

BUT he has to grate cheese with it. And clean it himself.

[@Deja117]

If you're reading this. Don't forget to like the video and tell your friends to like it too! Tell your dog, tell your cat, tell your dad, tell your grandma, tell your neighbours. Just tell everyone, even the guy at the store... Let's get it to 100k! :D

[@Hbk1998G]

Yea like i dont even know whats going on. Its the first video i see from this channel but heard that dude he gonna waste 10k$ at 100k likes, imma smash dat like just for fun

[@Gurupimp10]

Yup, Apple is a Scam to begin with even. Behind Android 2-3 years on every release and the computers is a Joke.

[@rayhanrizvi334]

Cheese

[@dennisku3709]

They’re not always returns. Sometimes it’s stock that is too old or store display models.

[@amann3161]

Definitely not

[@DraftySatyr]

How to tell me you are an Apple fan-boi without telling me you are an Apple fan-boi. Why are you even trying to defend this outrageous price gouging? 🤦‍♂

[@Bobspineable]

@@DraftySatyr where do you think the unsold stock goes. Throwing it out is a waste. You sell it at a reduced price.

[@dzxtricks]

Essentially buying from apple refurbished is purchasing the brand new item that were returned then you pay for the money apple losses due to back-shipping cost 😦

[@MaxxJagX]

and fancy packaging.

[@carlosrondonm]

And new battery and new Shell

[@throwoing]

@@carlosrondonm and new screen apple keeps absolutely nothing except the internals i think

[@JamesR624]

Yep. "Apple refurbished" is just "The Apple Store but even MORE rip-off-y prices than the regular store but marketed as 'refurbished' and knowing most won't do the math."

[@xBinyWolf]

@@carlosrondonm at higher costs compared to street prices new...sounds like this is another greenwashing marketing scam signed by apple

[@DaveAlkema]

I bought a M1 MacBook air for $850 on Apple Refurb. It was a fantastic experience, until a month later when it went on sale for $650 at Walmart. I was outside of my return policy, but hey, these things happen.

[@folatech4404]

Pain 😢

[@SithLordAnakin]

[@iamMcLovinLuigi]

Same, bought one used from fb for 925, mind u with 512gb of storage and 1 year of apple care, and 1 year later they sell the base models for like 600 here in Mexico

[@Ren-vv5on]

I bought mine for 700 from Walmart and less than a month later it’s On sale for 650😢

[@DystopianOverture]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOFT

[@ArtificialIntelligenceTyping]

Stop letting Tim cook

[@hovanthecool1995]

Underrated comment 🎉

[@faby_baby]

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[@MikeSparksMusic]

Let Russ cook instead 😂

[@huydpchai2975]

give Steve job instead

[@lego_minifig]

This comment goes HARD

[@EmTekTube]

People steal food all the time on Doordash, ain't no way I'm trusting Doordash to safely deliver a $750 laptop 😂

[@GrumpyWolfTech]

You think it's any different with amazon? 🤣

[@chrisletsitroll3052]

The policy is probably different

[@Deja117]

They used to do that on food delivery services where I live... Now restaurant staff deliver orders. I guess the fear of losing their job is enough for them to actually bring my order to me while I lazily sit there and do sweet nothing. Damn, I feel kind of bad for delivery drivers when I think of it like that... Oh well, I usually tip them because I tend to have cash and mainly use card these days.

[@snausages43]

They steal that and they have a legitimate crime on their hands and DD can tell the cops anything they want to know about them.

[@ItsClutchLmao]

@@GrumpyWolfTechdifference is they’re atleast paid decent 😂. them doordash drivers would take that 750 laptop and lose out on the 7.72 they would’ve gotten from the delivery

[@jeffvalentine9947]

Every refurbished Apple product I’ve purchased from Apple all looked like new and came with a full one year warranty and was eligible for Apple Care.

[@sharingiscaring53]

the apple care is the real reason to buy the refurb from apple

[@matthewfeatherston8982]

@@sharingiscaring53 I agree too... I was able to get two of the regular homepods and apple care with them for the same price as getting two new homepods without apple care

[@MrDarkblader97]

but its more expensive than buying new

[@subsonicbass]

It’s almost as if you should price shop items at other stores before buying… bought 2 refurb MacBooks for $300-$500 off retail in the last 2 years and they were both 0 battery cycles and in mint condition. Been dailying both of them and haven’t had an issue. Best Buy did have decent prices but didn’t have the exact spec I needed, such as a 16GB M1 MBA

[@elbert5208]

Youre living in America so ofc its easier for yall

[@derred723]

I bought an apple refurbished ipod back in the 2000s. Ordered at 4pm. It arrived the next day before noon with normal shipping! I do know Apple inspects, repairs and puts a new shell on all of them. Mine was pristine. And it came with a full warranty. Not a one month. Full year warranty. It still works perfectly more than 14 years later. Personally though i've only bought computers new. Smaller things

[@RazorIance]

they put a new enclosure and battery so externally you are holding a brand new device

[@CandSEvo7]

same here , fantastic, unmarked and worked perfectly for years

[@MrDarkblader97]

apple launched the certified refurb program in 2018 s i dont know about 14 years but i know i wouldnt spend more than retail on used product

[@b4lderm]

7:40 the SE is basically an Apple Watch 4 or 5 i don't remember exactly, and it doesn't take "ages" to charge, the battery is so small that in 45 minutes you're pretty much ok for a full day of use.

[@MikeSparksMusic]

Apple Watch 5

[@TrivialGhosty]

For those who want to know this my friend used to work as operations manager for one of the warehouse where these devices are packaged checked and shipped from he told me that 35% of the iPhones iPads watches AirPods are excess returned stock or immediately returned ones with manufacturer defects and the other 65 % are actually the old ones with extensive replacements and repairs so basically there is higher chances that you might just get a newer excess stock which was not sold (depending in the area you live in) at the refurbished prices in my area you can immediately get the pro models after they are discontinued from the line up I had ordered my 12 13 14 and 15 pros from here and the only I think used one I got is the 13 pro others were new never used iPhones at a significant cheaper prices ( prices and purchase power of individuals varies from regions areas and countries) And also he told me that they try to get rid of the excess/newer devices first cause of less percentage of consumer complaints less chances of returns etc customer care bul l s h it

[@thedanieldiya]

Punctuation… ever heard of it?

[@TrivialGhosty]

@ well my first language is not English , so knowing and speaking multiple languages fluently ever heard of that 🙂 and if you read my comment and you understood it then ig you just being salty 🤣

[@MaximusOD12]

Refurbished store more beneficial if student or military 10% off

[@ManhwaQuests]

Time to rack up them like boys 2:40

[@viperson9818]

With how many stories where people sent stuff to be repaired by apple just for them to say we can’t fix it. I’m thinking most or not all of these products are actually brand new. Just returned.

[@Rudgged]

You think but you don’t know, so your comment is pointless

[@DanielMYT]

​@@RudggedDo you have evidence to disprove the comment? Didn't think so. Your reply is pointless.

[@h.m.chuang0224]

@@DanielMYT It's the accuser that has to bring evidence, no?

[@techmaester]

Don't feel so bad about it. You'd be much worse off buying off Amazon or eBay. Scammers and overpricing are occasional (low-res Google Image-like product photos can be a red flag) on both, although both sites have cracked down on them and changed reviewer policy, but still. I know the experience and isn't pretty.

[@dizzydell3668]

Missed the biggest part that they all have the same warranty as new devices. Also have the same ability to add insurance up until the phone or iPad is 2 years old

[@phatcyclist]

I've purchased both a MacBook Pro and a Studio on the Apple Refurbished store, and I lucked-out because the MacBook already had most of a 3-Year AppleCare plan attached to the serial number. Apple seemingly doesn't remove plans off a serial number when it goes to become a refurbished item. Even it hadn't the deals were good, I bought the M2 MacBook with as much RAM and storage as could be configured on that model, for just slightly more than the base model cost. And the Studio was nearly 25% off retail because they had moved from the M1 to M2 just prior. No experience with an iPhone/iPad or anything else, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy from the Refurbished store again. While individual retailers do sell things for rock-bottom prices at times, they are usually a few generations old and/or refurbished by an unknown third-party company.

[@poobalu]

This needs to be higher up - apple refurbished are all eligible for AppleCare. The best deals are found when you want a particular configuration and to see if that configuration is available as a refurb. Current year model with the ram and storage you want for $150 less than new, all with the same warranty options? Yeah, that's usually going to be worth it for the right people.

[@manfreofc]

Cause they selling it to the cost of new one 😂

[@MrDarkblader97]

buts its more expensive than buying new with the same benifits?

[@soJ2]

So...the crux of this video is that Apple treats their refurb store as if third party stores and sales just don't exist. Compared to retail Apple pricing, they're a good bargain but literally every big box store just throws sales on older stock they want to move and make the refurb pricing seem silly. Sounds very Apple, indeed.

[@Tomasrrb]

That will happen with any manufacturer. People forget Apple is a manufacturer and isn’t meant to do single sales. They have a huge distribution chain and they cannot put themselves in a position where they compete against their own distributors in prices or they will lose the distributors. That’s why you’ll find every single item is more expensive in the Apple site than in Best Buy, for example. If the site was cheaper than Beat Buy, why would Best Buy even try to sell the product?. Apples main commercialization strategy is wholesale, not single sales

[@marcusellby]

Refurbished for new price? Sold by Apple? Yeah, sounds about right

[@CoolsitesChrisCP]

refurbished for an extra $20 on top of new price more like 🤣

[@Ryotsu2112]

They didn’t become the first trillion dollar company by running a yard sale.

[@douglasbrittain7018]

@@Ryotsu2112and they don’t discount their prices either when buying new items. I think one time they did discount the first generation HomePod by a few dollars but that was it.

[@eastlondonhustler]

@@Ryotsu2112 Yeah you should all celebrate the fact that they have been the most successful company at efficiently taking your money. 🤡

[@sharingiscaring53]

because it’s not refurbished it’s returns unless it’s for one of their bigger items like macbooks or ipad pros or iphone pros

[@hurricane31]

Austin : 1:58 Me : Say less

[@BMO20]

We need to hit it

[@RecklessSB]

get to liking !!!

[@HCoRE8]

It's amazing how some devices are cheaper new at other stores than refurbished at Apple.

[@Mark-7359]

It's almost as if apple doesn't care about it's customers 😅

[@Lugzexplo92]

This is y I stop buying from apple that price is crazy Android is more fun more app an cheaper

[@DISHMAN01]

Timing is everything. Q4 is when deals come around.

[@Mark-7359]

@@DISHMAN01 deals 🤣🤣🤣

[@DISHMAN01]

@@Mark-7359 yeah when brand new products get marked down like shown in the video?

[@geoffstrickler]

Apple refurbished products are effectively new, at a 15% discount. For standard configurations, that’s not always a good price because you can sometimes find comparable deals at various retailers. However, for custom configurations, it’s often a better deal than you’ll find elsewhere.

[@ShaferHart]

Discount? More like a 25% increase. Several options were more expensive than those retailing *new.* Stop sucking up to a trillion dollar company, it's not healthy.

[@geoffstrickler]

@ Stop trying to distort what I wrote. You’re a hateful propagandist trying to twist reality to fit your narrative.

[@aizdwi2919]

The only reason i could think of to validate buying these stuff is only the environmental reason

[@thescottishaccent]

Still think they're vastly overpriced for the most part, but I guess that's just Big Name Tech Company™ stuff nowadays, really. Apple, Samsung, et al. They're all pushing it up as far and as fast as they can, and Google aren't far behind either.

[@1centimetre]

In return, they go the extra mile compared to your off-the-wall China brand e-waste. Longer software support (both Google Play Svc and Android OS), Hardware encryption (Knox, Tensor), NFC Payments (Samsung Pay, Google Pay), and a call centre that is held to much higher standards than third world companies even though they're all in the same place.

[@renogunzddragon1900]

​@@1centimetrebrand loyalty people are truly stupid 😂

[@sharingiscaring53]

overpriced because he doesn’t need these items and because this is a time all stores are putting everything on sale

[@harrisontu264]

One very, very nice thing about the refurbished store. Specifically for Mac computers, you can get nice custom configurations without having to wait. I wanted 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB on an M1 max when those were a thing. The new store had the delivery date a month out, the refurbished store was $300 cheaper which isn’t much, but delivered the next day.

[@StephenRogue]

Why does the refurbished versions cost more than brand new

[@marklholloway]

It depends on generation of device, configuration, storage, memory. Always 15% cheaper than new.

[@HoganHasSpoken]

His comparisons were somewhat misleading. he was comparing the cost of a 512GB iPhone 13 to the cost of a base storage iPhone 14 and 16. To provide context, a 512GB iPhone 16 actually costs $1099, which is $400 more than the iPhone 13 he purchased.

[@scod3908]

@@HoganHasSpoken yep, if you want 4k video recording and 512GB, that's a USD400 saving It's a phone. People act like they "need" the latest one. What you "need" in a phone is a good condition battery, a decent camera, and enough storage. The phone part is a given.

[@wateriver]

On eBay I saw an iPhone 13 512 GB in very good condition go for about $520 I think the question is whether or not as a buyer you are comfortable with your phone having some nicks and scuffs or not. Also with these eBay buyers you don’t know if they replace parts and if they did whether they are genuine. At least with Apple when it comes to iPhone you know they replaced the battery and from the looks of it maybe even the screen with genuine parts. I’d like to see how it looks from the inside. Whether or not they actually clean it and stuff. Something to consider. Great video.

[@4bafiafzil999]

You can always ask the seller tho but yeah since it's online seller it would be hit & miss even after those inquiries unless that seller has been established for long time

[@frankbacon1002]

I frankly don't see the point of buying Apple products used as they're heavily overpriced. 500 bucks for a used phone is quite insane! If you're strapped for cash and crave an iphone specifically i sort of get it, but honestly just buy any new android device or save even more money and buy a used android flagship at like 100-200 dollars (which is what used technology should cost in the first place!!). But if you really need an iphone honestly just buy new, Apple refurbished is just such a bad deal i wouldn't personally bother. The reason they don't knock the price down on that front is that everyone would probably flock for the refurbished option, though i guess they could just make them limited quantity to offset a potential loss in new iphone customers. But yeah, the used apple product market is wild to me. Just don't bother, it's literally not worthwhile. Buying an android midranger brand new is a better way to spend that money

[@malikkelly]

The “Very Good” on eBay is actually physically like 10/10 or 9/10. I’ve bought from them numerous times. It’s basically physically brand new. Battery health 80% and above. This is on the eBay refurbished program

[@malikkelly]

@@frankbacon1002Would not recommend

[@TyroSean]

You also get a very good warranty with the Apple refurbished. Anything that goes wrong (within a year? Can't fully remember the duration) and they'll repair/replace. So you do have to factor that in with the price, as well as having the genuine parts - so I don't think it's the worst deal in the world, but it is definitely not cheap.

[@frankieinjapan]

I like the idea of companies selling near new refurbed old devices, and it incentivises me to return the phone when upgrading for a decent discount, but they need to be priced as such. Every thing you bought should've been 25% cheaper than you got it for. You can find better devices for much cheaper at the cost of like 90% battery. You can tell if a device was well taken care of, so it's not like it's a gamble.

[@janimize-3066]

New battery is the thing biggest bonus I think as it’s the main thing that goes on the newer phones

[@jlaize5118]

2:07 Asian parents when their kids say that they don't want to be a doctor

[@CricketEngland]

$699 for an iPhone 13 when for an extra $100 you can get the iPhone 16 from new (all be it 128gb) - it’s just not worth it

[@Skullet]

I don't think that's a fair comparison, the iPhone 16 with the same 512GB of storage is an extra $400.

[@JoshEvansHeavens]

Albeit*

[@HALWG51]

⁠people have no clue.

[@casshernsins8333]

@@Skulletyeah but apple up charges storage at an outrageous price tho.

[@Hero1117a]

Do your research before you buy!

[@carstuff4u942]

We need an apple employee to tell us information on these .....

[@renogunzddragon1900]

And they will just read their script 😂

[@infinituszd]

I used to work as an ACMT at an Apple Authorise Service provider and the amount of people that complained when they found out their warranty claim was going to be a refurbished unit. Then they collected their replacement and not a single one complained after getting it out of the box as their old one was scuffed and used where their refurbs were pristine and sometimes had newer tech in it. This is one thing Apple do right.

[@hasanak4896]

Here’s an Apple intelligence summary of this Apple video: Apple Refurbished offers high-quality, gently used tech with genuine replacement parts and a new battery for iOS devices. However, prices are often higher than new models, and the refurbished Apple Watch SE is less expensive than the same model from Best Buy. Despite the high prices, the refurbished devices are in excellent condition, making them a good option for those seeking a discount on Apple products. The reviewer purchased refurbished Apple products, including an iPad Mini, AirPods Pro, and MacBook Air. They found the products to be in excellent condition, with no visible flaws or damage. However, they noted that the refurbished products were not significantly cheaper than buying new ones, and recommended price checking before purchasing. Discounts may be offered for slightly used items. Subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for more content. Edit: 8:25 You never told us the battery health on the Apple Watch SE!

[@ebisuminoru]

Not long ago they were still selling decked out Mac Pro 2013s with 12c cpu, 64gb ram, D700 for $5000 so this isn't exactly a surprise innit

[@soukupthesun]

Liked the video only for Austin to buy Mac Pro

[@MrJack-cq2dc]

It's really sad to see Austin trying his best to pander and chill to apple while making one of the best videos to show that all of apple is just a overpriced scam. The products release completely overpriced and they remain that way in the apple store to pretend that they are special when they are really not.

[@Cargo_Bay]

ok

[@RandomCanadian-y1t]

Over the years I have bought a MacBook, two MacBook Air and two iPhones from Apple’s refurbished section. In every case, what I received looked like a brand new item and in fact, I have no reason to think that it wasn’t a brand new item. (I have read in multiple places that if the factory packaging gets damaged before the item is sold, Apple repackages the item in generic packaging and sells it through their refurbished channel). If you’re going to buy an apple product anyway I can’t imagine why you wouldn’t buy it from the refurbished section and save whatever money you can

[@HighVowoltage]

14:20 i got a brand new pair of the 2nd gen airpods for 168, you guys got ripped off lol

[@leelanzini]

Don’t get iPads, Apple Watches or Macs refurbished just to save money. All these go on sale frequently

[@GentlyUsedFrog]

00:29 did someone say Gently Used?

[@lego_minifig]

The real scam are the trade-ins. They offered my sister $75 for her 4 year old Macbook Pro (which was in excellent condition since she rocked a case and keyboard cover). A Macbook Pro with the same hardware and similar condition easily sells for over $600 on ebay. I decided to just buy it offer her myself for $400

[@DraftySatyr]

Have to admire your faux outrage at Apple's sharp practices and how you then rip your own sister off for $200 !! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lego_minifig]

@ nah, I was completely transparent with her with the going rate. She offered to sell it to me for $200 and I refused and counter offered $400. She just wanted to recoup a bit of the cost of her upgrade.

[@armydisrespect244]

4:43 that's racist

[@shaheer5372]

Lmaoo

[@DeVaughnRitchie24]

😂😂😂

[@CrizzyCrazy]

I mean the reason Apple charges so much for a refurb is not necessarily to make money, but rather make you think, should I pay for the refurb? or just get the newer one which could either be slightly cheaper or maybe a few hundred bucks more.

[@JamesR624]

2:15 Refurbished iPhone 13 - *$699* Brand New iPhone 16 - *$799* Yeah, I'd say the refurbished store is a scam.

[@acosta7699]

I really don't understand Apple's strategy. At least in my country, it is much more expensive to buy an Apple product in their store than in other stores. It doesn't seem logical in terms of profit because people would prefer to pay less in other stores since they have the same guarantees. The other stores are obviously selling cheaper, but with their own profit built into the final price, this means that Apple will receive even less money for these products sold in other stores.

[@HenryLoenwind]

It's pretty simple. The price in other stores is the "real" one and what they take on direct sales is a bonus from people who don't care about the price.

[@משהאגייב-ו2ש]

Bro you really want this mac pro😂

[@doodoofart6698]

5:45 me when I see my crush

[@stefanashley]

I mean what was he expecting? It’s Apple. They never discount prices during a product life time. Thought it was pretty common knowledge it’s better to go third party unless buying a brand new launched product

[@mich977f]

Refurbished is considered "new". Same warranty etc. as actually new devices. Also another thing to consider (depending on region), is consumer law. If you end up having to contact place of purchase because of whatever reason and the item has to be sent in for service, Apple in this case has impeccable support. It's truly world class. If you happen to buy it from a place with bad customer service, that might be a something to consider as well.

[@h.ar.2937]

It gets worse when you realize Apple probably bought these items for practically nothing - and is selling them for basically the same price as brand new

[@Tomasrrb]

Apple is a Manufacturer. Everything you buy from them will be more expensive unless you’re a distributor buying in bulk. This is because they have to respect the distribution chain and they cannot and should not compete in prices with their distributors. That’s why you’ll find the same Apple products are cheaper on best buy or any other store than they are in the Apple site. Yes. This also includes refurbished items, and yes, they also wholesale those too.

[@techmaester]

Remember Sun TV and Fretter? This is what got them bankrupt. Price gouging is a nonstandard marketing technique that is rare for a reason.

[@goldy_on_pc930]

next video is gonna be " is paying your taxes a scam"

[@user-kt5jg7et9b]

It is, ive been saving thousands for not paying taxes

[@novaskyzero]

The answer is yes btw

[@BrickedUpp]

Yes. Yes it is

[@Dolly-Days]

Property taxes are a scam! They are taxing you every year on unrealized gains. Only if you sell your home should you be taxed! The government steals from us hard working Americans every day and it’s never enough. Why is it that we must budget while they just spend like it’s going out of style? Why do we have a credit score while the government is trillions in debt? 😅

[@SCWW]

To say that the refurbished iPhone 13 is more expensive than a new iPhone 14 is a little misleading... the iPhone 13 you got was a 512gb model, so for the brand new 512gb iPhone 14 you are looking at $899. Apples to apples, so to speak.

[@Dan-Simms]

My god I can't believe they are reselling these for so much, only Apple could get away with selling refurbished products for more than brand new, insane.

[@Rudgged]

Go ahead and buy a $1000 device from DoorDash

[@wyterabitt2149]

They aren't, if you want to buy from Apple you can't get these products cheaper new. Refurbished is an option to buy from Apple cheaper, nothing more.

[@Petra4551]

What about taking things apart like if you ordered a MacBook pro with the fan, or Mac mini, or Mac studio? What is the condition of the internals, and especially that fan?

[@DanHey08]

Apple suck. Couldn’t fix my iPad, they wanted over £800 to replace it. Took it to a third party place, fixed it and only charged me £30. Apple is a rip off.

[@Regene2383]

Where did you take it to get fixed??

[@JDGamingandtech]

@@Regene2383yes sounds like a dream lol

[@GreeceExplored]

In the end they are re-manufacturing items, or 'discounting' old stock, and selling it around 'retail' - 10 to 15% for new. Can't complain because they are essentially recycling and reducing waste, and charging for a 'new' item. You absolutely know what you are getting, which can't be said for many refurbished routes.

[@riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiip]

Literally the reason why the price are so high is because they're replacing the batteries and shells. If they didn't do that then I guarantee they'd be lower prices.

[@Rudgged]

Exactly, any refurbished product I’ve ever bought has been dusty, missing a part, scratches and etc. Also they’re using the most obscure ways to pay for an item. DoorDash for an Apple product, no

[@bensu0145]

If they replaced the battery, shell, and priced it close to or at new, then why not just buy a new product to begin with.

[@saulgoodman2018]

Are they replacing them?

[@MichaelBritt23]

Apple has quality standards and don't want to sell something from their store at such a lower quality than brand new looking. It's how they can keep their image as the top tier tech company.

[@mattylamb658]

My reason for going Apple refurb for a Macbook was you can find better RAM upgraded configurations than when buying a new discounted product from a non-Apple store.

[@lossypooh]

😂, Austin reaction to Ken's 420 joke was everything😂😂😂

[@tearfulplayz4771]

NGL, paid $795 for IPhone 15 PM on Ebay, had light scratch marks on screen (barely noticable), and 93% battery life. That seems like such a better deal than that 13.

[@kajraske2002]

I mean it's straightforward, if you need a specific "like new" product immediately, buy refurbished, it's cheaper than the new one. If you don't need it now, wait for a sale.

[@Fouwaru]

What's next? "Is the Meta Quest 3s a scam?" Would be fun though

[@smallvillefnf]

You also have look at Apple’s return policy. It’s 14 days from purchase. Most if not ALL refurbished models you buy are returned simply because someone wanted something different. So sure, you could buy a new Apple Watch from Best Buy and sometimes get $50 off, but with Apple Refurbished, you’re paying those prices with at most two weeks of use. That includes the Mac Pro.

[@Kieci_igor]

Thats the exact MacBook air i got from apple refurbished

[@dk-._.-]

4:50 more storage dude

[@maximumyt2857]

He addresses that it has more storage within 20 seconds of that timestamp

[@Donald18838]

LMAO i was just looking at macbooks on the site wondering how come the refurbished ones are more expensive than new ones sold at retailers, and now you posted a video about it. Couldnt have been any better timing.

[@Modderfestival]

People who fall for this deserve to be Scammed. Paying Overpriced AF for Apple Stuff.

[@egga22]

Completely disagree. No one deserves to be scammed.

[@migtini]

Would’ve rather seen refurbished Apple products from Amazon. I got a Mac from them and it was great and saved a lot of money

[@Vluxuation]

Watching an Apple Fan boy try and justify clearly bad purchases is great. None of these are worth it and Apple in general isn't worth the price point.

[@thestuff10]

"Hey guys, this is Austin..."

[@zGhillie]

They’re basically new. They come with the same warranty. You can get good deals on there on new products that aren’t on sale anywhere else yet. Higher end products also seem like a better deal

[@Rusty01]

the price isnt justifiable cause its like the same price as the iphone 15

[@zGhillie]

@@Rusty01 it’s the same as a base model 15 a comparable 15 would be 999

[@Rusty01]

@@zGhillie well shit might as well pay extra 200 bucks

[@bigboxbanzmaannrodr4551]

I met you at Terry blacks bbq in Austin !! It was awesome seeing you !!

[@Otto45]

Not just Apple refurbished, Apple Brand new is a scam aswell. Overpriced af for the device you get.

[@onebucks6815]

Exactly 💯

[@TheLumnade]

This is such a a lazy take - the majority of Apple products are priced similarly to their competition. Apple just doesn’t offer “entry level” products which means they can’t compete with products that are focused on affordability.

[@stephanemignot100]

Way cheaper on the long term, the Mini and the MacBook Air are competitive anyway

[@onebucks6815]

@@TheLumnade it's the fact that most people don't need all this exclusivity

[@MrCooper83]

I've bought a few refurbished things in the past (iPad Pro, Apple Watch and a MacBook White in 2009). They still work, I never had any issues with them. If you are clever and you know the prices or just do a research before you purchase anything then you cannot go wrong. Currently the refurbished 11" M2 iPad Pro is $40 more expensive than the brand new 11" iPad Air with M2. They both have 1 year warranty (AppleCare is available) but the iPad Pro comes with better cameras, the Pro has better GPU and Pro Motion display. Apple will support both devices for probably the same amount of time. This is over $300 cheaper than the new M4 iPad. If you don't need the latest one you will be very happy with this for years! The M2 is a very capable little thing. The difference between these devices is $40. I would totally choose the refurbished iPad Pro over the iPad Air. If you know what you are looking for and use your brain you can get a good deal

[@steve-vj6nt]

Dollar Tree Linus Tech Tips

[@Zachyz]

Nah I enjoy his style of product reviews

[@Sleepyy247]

lol

[@IconTactical]

What bothers be is he is in his 30s and still behaves like a 16 year old kid screaming constantly.

[@silentlamb2077]

You didn’t even watch the video 😂

[@yousef-m5j]

With Linuses controversial ass

[@drgnflms7]

It's pretty cool that they are giving you the full "Apple Experience" even on the refurbished models

[@PinkDoveRS]

everything apple is

[@karellen00]

Remember that once a product is discontinued from apple they sell the brand new ones they still have in stock as refurbished even if they are straight from the factory

[@mrtree1368]

Apple is overrated

[@Fruitypuncho]

how is a food delivery app gonna get a better deal than apples 💀

[@CygnusTM]

That watch looks perfectly fine on your wrist. For some reason, society has normalized absurdly large watches, and now perception skews that way.

[@GTArajgaming]

it ain't a scam but it's a rip off for the most part

[@JCole78]

Also keep in mind that you can get Apple Care with all of Apple Store Refurbished products regardless of how old the model is.

[@itsgrintastic3515]

Also keep in mind you get apple care on the brand new products that are literally cheaper as well.

[@JCole78]

@@itsgrintastic3515 that’s not the case with everything in their refurbished section. My 16” MacBook pro for example was almost $500 cheaper than new, and even with the added 12 months of Apple Care was still cheaper than if I had bought it new without the Apple Care. This was also true with both of my iMacs, and both my iPad Pro and my daughters. Also in the case of the iPhone they weren’t comparing Apples to Apples were they. The 13 had more storage which like it or not comes at a premium price in iPhones. If you’re buying a refurbed iPhone 13 with 256GB of storage it’s likely that the storage benefits are more important than the 128GB iPhone 14 price. As for the iPad even they said they pretty much screwed up on the timing of the purchase.

[@adminofsugas]

Their latest thing in the refurbished store for the phone is that they sell the ones with the most storage to get a high price tag it’s very unfortunate because it used to be great with tons of options on refurbished phones

[@affiliateanimalistic9607]

I think that Apple had stock leftover and put it on sale as refurbished and charged new price 😂 WHY IS AUSTIN DEFENDING THIS!?!?

[@SnowRaver-p2v]

He literally said "none of these are cheaper than buying a new product" Dunno how that is defending...

[@affiliateanimalistic9607]

@@SnowRaver-p2v Yes, however he never said it was bad deal to buy “refurbished” products that cost more than new ones on sale 😁

[@chrisjeffery9582]

Apple refurbished will NEVER be cheaper than new on sale, because they can literally make and ship a new one cheaper than they can refurbish and ship a used one. It is about scale and who you have doing the work. If I were apple and I saw this, I might be tempted to just sell new devices as "refurbished", the margin could even be better than bulk sales to best buy or wherever.

[@kaicenatclips35]

12 seconds is wild

[@arnavarora4338]

Lol😊

[@andrewjpalla]

I got an M1 iPad Air from iStore Pre-owned (our version of Apple Refurbished) and it as good as new. Even had 6 months of the original warranty in addition to the 12 months 'refurbished' warranty. It was about 18% discount. I'm very happy with it and would pick something else up from iStore Pre-owned again (as long as I can't find the device in new condition cheaper somewhere else.)

[@Vermithrax76]

The thing is Apple's "Refurbished" is essentially "New" with any other vendor. It's on another level. This ain't Amazon Refurb.

[@SgtPeppers000]

No amount of refurb justifies costing as much if not more than brand new. This is just fanboyism

[@Vermithrax76]

@@SgtPeppers000 I disagree. You're buying directly from Apple, so 0% chance of getting scammed, for what is essentially a new device for a little bit off of retail. I honestly don't see the downside. I've purchased more than a few "Refurb - Like New" devices off of Amazon over the years, only for them to come in with scratches all over them. You don't have to worry about that buying from the source, Apple. I've also purchased a few refurbs directly from Apple just like Austin and can confirm.

[@SpaceG95]

Austin, to see you as a tech tuber wearing a mechanical watch, warms my watch enthusiast heart😊 Sweet Tag bro💪🏾

[@darkclasher9949]

Apple in itself is one

[@DustyKing]

laggy android sheep spotted

[@darkclasher9949]

@@DustyKing Using android sureeee,lagging not a chance.I once owned an iphone 7, things happened to it and now I hate iphone altogether

[@DustyKing]

@@darkclasher9949 iPhone 7 a 8 year old phone 🤦‍♂️ bud thinks iPhone 16 and 7 works the same way 🤦‍♂️

[@dyldog]

I remember during the whole battery gate debacle, I was eligible for a free battery replacement on my iPhone 6S because I guess Apple found it was from a faulty early batch, I went in and they broke the screen or the display while doing the repair and ended up just replacing my whole device for free lol

[@gowskyline]

I will not give you my like , apple sucks

[@DustyKing]

laggy android sheep spotted

[@Rin-o4s]

​@@DustyKingare people still that old that they think androids are laggy. And as a matter of fact i just saw a refresh rate comparison of an android and an apple mobile phone in the same range apples refresh rate goes to 80 when scrolling things faster even when set to 120hz (which the android one doesnt) pretty sure they were talking about some performance boosting a18 chip, when they need to do so just in a normal task.

[@DustyKing]

@@Rin-o4s Which phones can handle Triple-A games again and which phones can’t? Thanks.

[@Rin-o4s]

@@DustyKinghonestly dont get the point of "being able to play triple-A games" on a mobile phone. Id rather get a pc built in the price difference of the android and the "iphone able to play triple-A games" and play almost every game on that pc. And what games do you even play on that mobile and how much

[@DustyKing]

@@Rin-o4s Why buy an overpriced $5,000 windows pc when a $500 PlayStation is a much better gaming choice? Bro, have you seen how expensive and overpriced the pc parts are now? It’s crazy.

[@raybo1018]

I've purchased an IMAC, Macbook, and 4 or 5 Ipads from Apple Refurbished and they were all in excellent condition. I have no problem with the service.

[@FiredAndIced]

I caught this video 44 seconds after it uploaded. So crazy to think that I managed to watch something this early. At the end of the day, do your research, and check your current _needs_ . You don't need Apple stuffs unless you are sure that you need an Apple product for whatever reasons. If you still need an Apple device, get refurbished.

[@DarkEnv2]

Since Apple doesn’t discount anything the refurbished deals aren’t super enticing unless you’re looking at specifically specd Macs since a lot of stores can’t carry them. Like if you wanted a 32GB RAM 2TB SSD M3 Max MacBook Pro 14” I’d search the refurbished store over eBay typically

[@Sir......]

15% is a joke.

[@ojosefigueiredo]

I am Brazilian and watching this is so funny because this type of analysis is something that we ALWAYS do before buying anything

[@OakCityGamers]

I’ve looked every time I buy a new phone. There is NEVER a good deal in Apple refurbished. All of their products are designed and priced to make you buy the next best thing, and that was an iPad 2020 that does none of the pro apps