On Mar 4, 10:28 pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote:
>
> Most of the "refurbished" items for sale are brand new fresh from the
> factory items. They stamp them "refurbished" so they can sell them cheaper
> that their regular distribution channels can. Just like some of the
> "irregulars" in clothing lines sold at outlet stores.

This is what I've always heard, and I don't know how proveable it is.
Even so, I've based a few refurbished purchases on this information.
I set my price limits; say, if a $200 item (at the best price
available) is selling refurbished at $150, I'll probably go for the
new $200. I don't know at what percentage I'd stop. But still, there
are so many other factors about the item that would factor into the
decision.

And, for instance, I would never buy a re-furbished camera -- DH
would. He seems to think they've all been checked out.
Dee