04-30-2010, 10:56 AM | #1 |
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How do You Know Reader is a Refurb?
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I'm about to buy a PRS-505, but am concerned it may be a Refurb. How does Sony indicate that their product is Refurbished? Is the box sealed? Is there a sticker on the box? If so, what's it look like? Thanks! -Pie |
04-30-2010, 11:06 AM | #2 |
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Are you buying directly from Sony? If so they must sell the product as refurbished.
Beyond that, I know that a few stores have the information on front, usually if they provide warranty service, otherwise I don't believe there's an easy way to tell. You may be able to call Sony and ask regarding the Serial number. For what it's worth, I bought my 505 refurbished, and it was great. If you're exceptionally picky about the asthetic condition of the unit, you might be worried, but otherwise, it'll work just fine. |
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04-30-2010, 11:26 AM | #3 | |
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I'm buying from a person, not a company, so I need a way to verify that the product is new, as stated. It originally came from the Sony Outlet Store, so that's why I'm concerned. -Pie |
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04-30-2010, 11:35 AM | #4 |
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If you don't trust the seller, I'd honestly suggest that you don't buy from them. Starting a transaction with the assumption that the seller is lying to you is not the basis for a successful business relationship. Perhaps you should ask whether you there is any reason that the seller would lie to you.
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04-30-2010, 12:08 PM | #5 | |
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04-30-2010, 08:26 PM | #6 |
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Are you getting the full warranty?
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04-30-2010, 10:51 PM | #7 |
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Didn't ask. Hopefully!!
I talked to the seller and went for it. -Pie |
05-01-2010, 07:42 AM | #8 |
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My PRS-300 had a big fat sticker on the bag saying "REFURBISHED". Oh yeah, also it didn't come in the original box.
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05-02-2010, 10:04 AM | #10 |
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My refurb replacement sent from Sony also has a "REFURBISHED" sticker on the back and did not come with the original packaging. I kept the original packaging from my first unit, though, so I guess in theory I could scrape of the sticker, put it in the first box, etc. and pawn it off on somebody as new.
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