Prices are back to what I expected on refurb.me. I'm not sure why they reported these numbers, but... Sanity restored. Source: over 1 year ago

I often use refurb.me to track availability of refurbished Macs in the Apple refurb store. I just checked the pricing of the M1 Minis, they're all out of stock, but the pricing is higher than before. Source: over 1 year ago

I'm curious what you mean by that. I think Apple refurbs are fantastic and I buy them when I can (for work, personal, etc.). I think other brand's/third-party refurbs give that category a bad name, but I would definitely recommend Apple's to anyone. However, they have spotty availability so it's not like you can just order one any time you want (hello refurb.me notifications). Source: almost 2 years ago

$165 on refurb.me: https://www.refurb.me/refurbished/macbook/macbook-air/2015-release. Source: almost 2 years ago

Any mac Apple offers becomes available from Apple as a refurb, direct from Apple, for significantly less than the identical new item. Anywhere from $150 to several hundred less, as you climb the price tiers. Https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished Recent models pop in and out of refurbished availability; the great website refurb.me lets you set up alerts for when the one you want becomes available. And will show... Source: almost 2 years ago

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