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    Considering a rMBP

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Prasad, Mar 9, 2015.

  1. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    I'm looking to buy a MGXA2LL/A. On the Apple store, it's $1999. At Best Buy, it's $1799. However, it's only $1499 at this online store: http://wrsmartphonewarehouse.com/index.asp?function=DISPLAYPRODUCT&productid=442

    I'm wondering if anyone's heard of them or done business with them in the past, or if it's even worth buying from here? I've had good communication with the store so far. They seem to have a good track record and feedback score on eBay. I'm wondering how the price difference can be so large? Also, they only sell iPhones on ebay and not macbooks so I'm wondering if it's something to worry about. Please advise.
     
  2. Jarhead

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    Never heard of them before. A Google search produces only two pages of mostly irrelevant pages, and the WHOIS information is *badly* lacking, with the only thing I could find was that the IP address is based in the UK. No owner information, no registration data, no registration time, etc.

    I'd go with one of the legit options you've considered, or even Apple's outlet store.
     
  3. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    I finally opted to spend $200 more at B&H. Thanks! :)