Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones - $90 off!

[Todd Anderson]

I know Bose is the butt of a lot of jokes, but the company's QuietComfort 35 is a frequent recipient of industry praise. If I were in the market for noise cancelling/wireless headphones, I'd definitely give these a look.

Right now, you can buy the QuietComfort 35 on eBay for $260 (regular $350) as a factory refurb.

Great deal!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/152618951349?rmvSB=true

 

[tripplej]

I typically never buy refurbished items. In my mind, I figure they broke once they most likely will break again..

But then I again, I may be 100% off on this.. Just not sure on refurbished stuff. Maybe folks here can give their opinion as to whether refurbished equipment is worth getting?

 

[Todd Anderson]

I purchased referb speakers years ago... never hand an issue. Also, lots of folks buy referb gear from Accessories4Less.

That being said, both of my daughters received refurb phones through AT&T's wireless insurance plan (which, is a story that needs its own thread), and they were basically junk out of the box.

So, I guess it depends on what kind of refurb item you're buying. In the case of headphones...there's a good chance its an open box / return.

 

[tripplej]

I just hate dealing with returns. The hassles, the paperwork, the phone calls, the return shipping, etc. That is my main concern with defective items especially if it is a refurb item.

 

[Tony V.]

My own thoughts are a little different on refurbished products. In my mind they have now been repaired and gone over with a fine tooth comb. Highly unlikely to have an issue again. Ive bought several refurbished items over the years and never had a failure in them yet. Ive even got an old Sansa Fuze mp3 player that is refurbished thats about 8 years old and it still works as good as new. Battery still lasts a week or more and sits in my motorcycle.

 

[tripplej]

Thanks Tony and Todd. Very insightful thread here. I may have to rethink my refurbish thinking..

 

[Todd Anderson]

I think it all depends on the source of the product. If you're buying direct from a manufacturer OR a reputable dealer, then you're likely in good hands.

If you're buying through a shady site... or, in the case of AT&T's sub-contracted "phone insurance," then you might be in for an uncomfortable ride.

 

[tripplej]

That is a good point Todd. I am kind of skeptical of ebay.. but I guess it depends on the seller..

 

[Tony V.]

Thats true, remember the last of the SherwoodNewcastle R972's that were available from another 3rd party seller (not accessories4less) many seemed to be refurbished units and a lot of complaints came in from people who bought them from that other seller site.

 

[Tonto]

The key is "Factory Refurbished." If it doesn't say that, run away, run away very fast!

 

[tesseract]

I have one of those R972's from AC4L, no problems. That place does FACTORY returns, and as Tony and Tonto said, the factory goes over them with a fine toothed comb. Regular production units do not get that level of attention.

If you buy refurb, makes sure it is factory refurb from an authorized dealer.