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[evenmore1]

Hey there

I was looking for new video cards on Newegg and came across these video cards. Some of them (besides the 7800GTX's) seem like really good deals. Has anyone bought recertified? Aren't they just the same thing as refurbished by the first party?

Here's the link

 

[SunnyD]

Topic Title: Lock or not?
Topic Summary: Off Topic posts @ Hot Deals
Created On: 01/24/2007 01:58 PM

Anyway - as an aside, no. Especially with video cards, expect buying a refurb = at the very least someone returned it because it would not overclock. Mid-level = someone returned it because it artifacts or has problems. Worst-level = Someone returned it cause they overclocked and broke it.

NewEgg refurbs are always buy at your own risk with no guarantees.

 

[aka1nas]

They are usually fine as long as you don't expect it to OC and are aware that it may not come with all the accessories.

 

[BIGFOOTPI]

Actually, you guys are referring to what newegg now calls "open box". But cards labelled using the new "Recertified" moniker are manufacturer recertified cards. Thats why they do not have QTY limit 2 on them, have all the original user reviews still readable and new ones postable, Standard warranty policy (instead of 15day) and SHOULD include most if not all accessories.

 

[LukeMan]

Originally posted by: BIGFOOTPI
and SHOULD include most if not all accessories.

yep, if it's manufacturer recertified it should have new accessories (cables/adapters/manual/cd's). May come in a white box rather than the retail box.

 

[clok1966]

I have bought 2 cards from newegg that where listed as "Recertified", one did not work out of the box (XT9800, card only) it showed the standard ATI plaid screen ( to high of an OC that killed the card). I was givin the option of waiting for another one to come in stock, had to be a "Recertified" one again (waited 2 months and no go) or pay the restock ing fee (15% at the time). I evently broke down and payed the restock to get my money back. After that i was very leary, but tried once again on a 6800Ultra that was listed as "Recertified" . the card came in the original box and all do dads where included. Card worked, but had artifacts bad unless you underclocked it.. even on a plain old Windows Desktop, in games it was even worse. Once again I ate a RESTOCK fee.

I must admit both where bought over a year ago and policies may have changed.. but I would nver get another from NEWEGG. One card never worked so it cant have even been tested. the other i could see passing a quick "yep i see a screen" test, but he atrifacts would have been noticble to anybody that did anything but a quick glance.

both cards where listed as "Recertified" and not open box.

Side note, I have also tried 2 "Recertified" Motherboards from them ( yes im a glutton for punishment) one was missing a small part on the CPU interface so it did not boot at all (was an easy fix with another old MB). The other worked correclty and was fine. Both MB's came with nothing but the board.

I cant see how any manufacture would send a "Recertified" item out with accesories, any legit one will not. And I doubt NEWEGG is a able to Recertifie any hardware.

yes there is some bitterness, 3 out of 4 items did not work. Please remebnr this was all at least 1 to 3 years ago. I buy many things from NEWEGG that are new and am 100% satisfied with them on that front.

Clok

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: clok1966
I have bought 2 cards from newegg that where listed as "Recertified", one did not work out of the box (XT9800, card only) it showed the standard ATI plaid screen ( to high of an OC that killed the card). I was givin the option of waiting for another one to come in stock, had to be a "Recertified" one again (waited 2 months and no go) or pay the restock ing fee (15% at the time). I evently broke down and payed the restock to get my money back. After that i was very leary, but tried once again on a 6800Ultra that was listed as "Recertified" . the card came in the original box and all do dads where included. Card worked, but had artifacts bad unless you underclocked it.. even on a plain old Windows Desktop, in games it was even worse. Once again I ate a RESTOCK fee.

I must admit both where bought over a year ago and policies may have changed.. but I would nver get another from NEWEGG. One card never worked so it cant have even been tested. the other i could see passing a quick "yep i see a screen" test, but he atrifacts would have been noticble to anybody that did anything but a quick glance.

both cards where listed as "Recertified" and not open box.

Side note, I have also tried 2 "Recertified" Motherboards from them ( yes im a glutton for punishment) one was missing a small part on the CPU interface so it did not boot at all (was an easy fix with another old MB). The other worked correclty and was fine. Both MB's came with nothing but the board.

I cant see how any manufacture would send a "Recertified" item out with accesories, any legit one will not. And I doubt NEWEGG is a able to Recertifie any hardware.

yes there is some bitterness, 3 out of 4 items did not work. Please remebnr this was all at least 1 to 3 years ago. I buy many things from NEWEGG that are new and am 100% satisfied with them on that front.

Clok

I bought an open box CPU from Newegg and it didn't work. I filled out an RMA form, send it back and got a refund with no restocking fee. There's no way you should have paid a restocking fee on something that didn't work.

 

[KingThot]

Originally posted by: MDE

I bought an open box CPU from Newegg and it didn't work. I filled out an RMA form, send it back and got a refund with no restocking fee. There's no way you should have paid a restocking fee on something that didn't work.[/quote]
That's always been my understanding that if you're returning a defective product it = no restocking fee.

 

[kaxx]

I just bought the 7800GT recertified, works great but I'm sure it's hit or miss.

 

[evenmore1]

Originally posted by: SunnyD
Topic Title: Lock or not?
Topic Summary: Off Topic posts @ Hot Deals
Created On: 01/24/2007 01:58 PM

Anyway - as an aside, no. Especially with video cards, expect buying a refurb = at the very least someone returned it because it would not overclock. Mid-level = someone returned it because it artifacts or has problems. Worst-level = Someone returned it cause they overclocked and broke it.

NewEgg refurbs are always buy at your own risk with no guarantees.

Oh...I didn't know this was off topic. I read the rules before posting and didn't see anything wrong with what I was doing. Am I doing something wrong? Did I overlook something?

Hmm...the deal seems pretty good, although I'm usually not a risk-taker, so I'll probably buy an ATI X1650XT or something with VIVO. I was just curious if this was a good deal or not...

 

[nyker96]

sounds like loads of hassle on this recert business.

 

[Greg04]

Originally posted by: nyker96
sounds like loads of hassle on this recert business.

STAY AWAY.

I am 0-3 with newegg recert cards. All were DOA. Like buying suits online (stupid), that deal comes in and I get suckered back...

 

[Miklebud]

But, there are eVGA cars up for grabs. If you get a card that is not performing up to par, you can get a new free replacement. So, if I were to buy a recertified card, it would likely be from BFG or eVGA.

 

[mingsty]

The last two Vid Cards I bought (its been a while... x700 pro, and ...can't remember..maybe a ti4200) were newegg refurbs. I have had zero problems and have even overclocked them somewhat. I think some people buy them trying to get a certain memory chip or something. I cannot speak for everyone but I have had good luck. I looked into it too before I bought the refurbs and the majority of reviews were good. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong but I still think they are warrantied against DOA. But if you have to pay for shipping back to them, the deal suddenly cools.