'factory graded' products

[klarrix]

I've been looking for a deals on Ipods and came across this site: http://www.electrical-deals.co.uk/ei...en/pid/9591049

Just a bit worried about the 'factory graded' part. Does anyone have any experience with buying factory graded products? Is it worth risking to shave 20 quid off the street price?

[mehmeh]

AFIAK Factory graded items are basically returns or factory seconds. For starters it only has a 90day warranty. That alone would make me inclined to spend the extra £20 on a nice shiney new one with a 12month warranty and all the other benefits and peace of mind you'll get buying on the highstreet or decent etailer. Guess it depends on how much you need to make a saving and whether your a gambling man.

[DeludedGuy]

I concur, I would rather pay a little extra for a 12 month warranty.

[GoNz0]

we send out graded parts, its a lottery regarding the quality you end up with

[cheesemp]

I got a factory reconditioned 30gb video Ipod from amazon (A subsidiary of theirs on Marketplace) a year ago. It was supposed to be perfect except for minor scratches. The thing kept rebooting every time I touched the front of it. Needless to say it went back and I spent an extra £40 getting a new 80Gb classic. I think I'll keep clear of these in the future but hey if your lucky it might just be a bargain for you?

[oldboy47]

You may get a reasonable deal at the Apple refurb section