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3. I've had good luck with Dell refurbished. But it's been 5 years since I priced one or looked.

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Would you buy a refurbished computer? I can't afford anything else. [View all] zanana1 Jul 2025 OP

As long as it's up to date to handle current software, sure. NBachers Jul 2025 #1

Yes. I have had very good luck with refurbished computers Glorfindel Jul 2025 #2

Yes JustAnotherGen Jul 2025 #5

I have and didn't have any regrets EverHopeful Jul 2025 #6

Yes mgardener Jul 2025 #7

It all depends on who is selling it Chasstev365 Jul 2025 #8

Only with a solid money-back guarantee SheltieLover Jul 2025 #10

Yes, I have bought two MacBooks used HappyH Jul 2025 #11

Try This cite Chasstev365 Jul 2025 #12

I used to recommend Newegg all the time, but never again. Ferrets are Cool Jul 2025 #14

I used to buy Dell refurbished computers all the time. Never had any issues. Ferrets are Cool Jul 2025 #13

I shop at Micro Center Bluestocking Jul 2025 #15

I have never bought a computer that wasn't refurbished. intheflow Jul 2025 #17

A refurbished justaprogressive Jul 2025 #18

I haven't bought new in 20 years. Jirel Jul 2025 #20