{"id":15622,"date":"2023-06-16T13:01:48","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T12:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/?p=15622"},"modified":"2025-02-17T14:53:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T14:53:02","slug":"buying-a-used-macbook-here-is-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/06\/16\/buying-a-used-macbook-here-is-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying a used MacBook? Here is everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple computer old<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? There\u2019s nothing better than the feeling of upgrading, but it can be pricey! However, we have a solution\u2026 buying a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">second-hand Apple laptop<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is perfect if you want to cut the cost. You can even buy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/mobile-phones\/\">refurbished phones<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/\">refurbished iPhone<\/a> models to save on your next phone upgrade &#8211; it&#8217;s a win-win.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about buying a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2nd hand MacBook<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MacBook Air used<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> MacBook Pro used<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">In this blog<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#What-is-a-refurbished-MacBook-?\">What is a refurbished MacBook?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Retailers-vs-private-sellers\">Retailers vs private sellers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Are-MacBooks-worth-it-?\">Are MacBooks worth it?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/giorgio-trovato-8krX0HkXw8c-unsplash-2-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15111 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/giorgio-trovato-8krX0HkXw8c-unsplash-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Silver MacBook\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/giorgio-trovato-8krX0HkXw8c-unsplash-2-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/giorgio-trovato-8krX0HkXw8c-unsplash-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/giorgio-trovato-8krX0HkXw8c-unsplash-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"What-is-a-refurbished-MacBook-?\" style=\"text-align: center;\">What is a refurbished MacBook?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">second-hand Apple laptop <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a device that has been used before but has been refurbished so it works and looks just like new. The only difference is the price!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refurbished devices are given conditions or grades so you know if the item has a little scuff or light signs of use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple second-hand MacBook<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compared to buying new is also a great way to reduce e-waste and keep devices in use for much longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/kevin-bhagat-zW7gkUqFA8I-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15624 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/kevin-bhagat-zW7gkUqFA8I-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"MacBook open on desk \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/kevin-bhagat-zW7gkUqFA8I-unsplash-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/kevin-bhagat-zW7gkUqFA8I-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/kevin-bhagat-zW7gkUqFA8I-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Retailers-vs-private-sellers\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Retailers vs private sellers<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some cliches and stigmas regarding refurbished tech, but as long as you steer clear from private sellers and opt for an established retailer like musicMagpie, you\u2019ll get your hands on a quality device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main problem with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buying a refurbished MacBook<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, phone, or pretty much any piece of tech from sites such as Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace is uncertainty that the product is what the seller says it is. Yes, sometimes you can grab a great deal, but you are taking a risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereas if you buy an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple second-hand MacBook<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from musicMagpie, we\u2019ve already put it through extensive checks to make sure it\u2019s in working condition. To ease your mind, we grade our tech so you know exactly what you\u2019re getting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll even get a FREE 12-month warranty with all tech orders, so if there are any technical defects or faults caused by improper workmanship or materials, you\u2019re covered.\u00a0 We even have a customer service team if you have any issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/james-mckinven-JLiGFi2a0i4-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15625 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/james-mckinven-JLiGFi2a0i4-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"MacBook screen \" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/james-mckinven-JLiGFi2a0i4-unsplash-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/james-mckinven-JLiGFi2a0i4-unsplash-1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/james-mckinven-JLiGFi2a0i4-unsplash-1-768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Are-MacBooks-worth-it-?\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Are MacBooks worth it?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three models of MacBook to choose from when deciding on the best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MacBook Apple laptops<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The choices are; MacBook Core, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for more than the standard laptop can provide or you already own a couple of Apple devices, then a MacBook is a great upgrade. A MacBook or<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> second-hand iMac <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are perfect options for designing and working.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re also lightweight, have varied storage sizes to choose from and are great for commuting or travelling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re on a stricter budget and only want minimal features then the MacBook Core and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MacBook Air used<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would be better suited for you. You\u2019ll also need to look at slightly older models as the newest versions will always cost the most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MacBook Pro is always going to be more of a luxury MacBook which then comes with a premium price. You\u2019ll have access to more features and incredible performance but it does cost more. If you want the best MacBook offer, take a look at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used MacBook Pros.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When buying <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used Apple MacBooks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll need to take into consideration that the storage and condition will affect the price. If you need large storage space then you will pay more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/macbook-store\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished MacBook<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> devices cost way less than new! Shop <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/computers-and-accessories\/laptops\/macbook-air\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished MacBook Air<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/computers-and-accessories\/laptops\/macbook-pro\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">second-hand MacBook Pro<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the musicMagpie Store today. Plus, you can also<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-tech\/sell-apple-goods\/sell-my-macbook\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> trade in MacBook<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> models for extra cash too. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your Apple computer old? There\u2019s nothing better than the feeling of upgrading, but it can be pricey! However, we have a solution\u2026 buying a second-hand Apple laptop is perfect if you want to cut the cost. 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