Apple sells refurbs, and they actually come with the same warranty as a new one. Plus, you can still buy AppleCare.

I have had great success buying used Macs from Other World Computing (www.macsales.com)

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Local computer repair shops sometimes sell refurbished MacBooks they’ve worked on. You can see it in person and often get a small warranty.

Apple's refurb website has a ton of M3 and M4 Macbook Pro models in various sizes, configs and colors, starting at $1559.

Try maybe Mac East in Dartmouth. Not sure if they do but they’ve been around for a long time and may know where if they don’t.

Reebelo is where I got mine just after Xmas

Check out refurb.io

If a Macbook is free, odds are they are going to have some sort of activation lock on them and are total bricks unless you can actually somehow get in touch with the originally owner (Which is basically impossible.) That's likely why they started "recycling" them. And even if these laptops "worked", if they were giving them away they were likely so old that they were pretty worthless; maybe worth 20 or 40 dollars if they could even find a buyer for a computer that old.

You can buy an M1 Air for $400 or less, check Facebook Marketplace/Craigslist/Offerup. Anything older than a 2020 M1 Air isn't worth it unless you just want some netbook but even then any Intel Mac sucks in comparison to a 2020 M1 Air. Apple Silicon macs released in 2000 is only when they actually became good computers.

I've had excellent results with the Apple Refurbished Store.

They're Apple certified, and all the external pieces are updated so they look brand new.

Stock rotates as it comes in, so if you're looking for a special configuration you may have to check back a few times.

You can find cheaper deals elsewhere, but you can trust Apple.

I had a good experience with Amazon; it even had 9 months of AppleCare remaining. YMMV

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Apple themselves sell refurbished MacBooks

https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook

Bhai why the fck u wanna buy a fucked up device. There is no authentic second hand reseller. Your mac would be like a pirated cd, works but not good.

Second hand laptops are a big no since people who repair them remove good parts from it and stuff in very old ones.

If you need second hand buy from a person you know. Or just dont.

Macstation. Search about it online. You can visit their store offline.

Hi OP, if you are looking for second hand then search on olx. For new you can try looking on indiamart as there are many sellers that can provide you a really good deal. I might have a contact of a few. Dm me, I will you the contacts.

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while there are no official refurbished macbook from apple getting from elsewhere can be tricky since you wont know which parts have been replaced. you can instead try getting demo units from the stores which is way better option

Buying refurbished from Apple is essentially the same as buying new.

Immaculate condition and you can get Apple Care

From Apple directly? Yes. From anywhere else? No.

Only from apple

From Apple? Of course.

Yep, do it all the time from Apple - no problems.

Only Apple directly will give a quality refurb without question. Amazon retailers have much less standard to meet in comparison.

Refurbished from Apple is like new, and Apple backs that up - same warranty as new.

Refurbished from elsewhere is a gamble, and usually won't come with warranty past the original (not yours) purchase date.

Also - why isn't your brother paying for this?

Apple. Do not risk any private sales unless you know them personally.

www.backmarket.com

If you’re in the EU or UK I’d recommend Backmarket, pretty good prices and very reliable

www.wish.com

https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/mac/

Apple directly or eBay but look for certified refurbished - not seller refurbished

I always buy my apple products from Best Buy open box

Try apple refurbished its an apple programme if you’re in the US Or best buy for the m1 air base model for $850(new)

Probably not allowed to post ebay links so PM me if you want a reliable seller and great deal on ebay. I just got a MacBook Air 2015 11” for $145 with free shipping. I know it’s older but does absolutely everything I need and probably true for 90% of people.

Apple outlet refurbished are great. I’ve bought many and never had an issue and they come with the same 1 year manufacturer warranty. Wouldn’t hesitate.