You have made the choice for yourself. You want to buy a used second-hand MacBook, but you have no idea where to start? With the step-by-step plan below we try to help you on your way.
You are looking for a reliable and well-functioning second-hand MacBook. One that still looks good and does not have too many signs of wear. You want to pay an affordable price and still be able to enjoy the best that Apple has to offer. You want a guarantee and good customer service and you want to be able to perform all your daily activities on your MacBook, such as studying, working, communicating and entertainment. But you run into challenges and problems, such as uncertainty about the reliability of the seller, doubts about the quality and lifespan of a second-hand MacBook, fear of paying too much and difficulty finding the right specifications and the right model. All this causes negative experiences and emotions, such as disappointment, frustration and uncertainty. But don't worry, in this blog we at leapp will help you find the perfect second-hand MacBook and solve all these problems.Help finding the perfect second-hand MacBook
We at leapp are here to help you find a reliable and well-functioning second-hand MacBook. We are a reliable supplier and provide you with clear information about the specifications and condition of the MacBook. In addition, we offer attractive prices and warranty and help you choose the right model and specifications. In this blog, we provide you with practical solutions to the problems you encounter when looking for a second-hand MacBook.
Step 1: What am I actually looking for?
Your current laptop can no longer be updated and you have actually always regretted buying an 11 inch, because you needed at least a 13 inch. You are still happy with your refurbished iPhone every day and you decide to say goodbye to your current laptop and go for an Apple MacBook. Well, there we have the 3 first requirements for the laptop:
1) The MacBook must be able to be updated with the latest software
2) The MacBook must be at least 13 inches
3) It will be an Apple Macbook
As a rule, MacBooks with a 13-inch format are the most popular.
Then you start looking and you see that there are Macbooks Airs , Macbook Pro Retinas, etc., etc. Here again there are different options between speed, storage, screen quality and they all have a different year of construction.
We recommend that you compare the requirements for your new laptop as much as possible with the specifications of your current laptop: This is often big enough/too small and does or does not have sufficient speed and storage. The advice here is to think carefully about what you want extra in which area. This can of course also be from another brand of laptop or a desktop. What do you expect from your new purchase in terms of performance and looks?
For example, do you only want to use the internet, word processing and email? Or are you going to use the MacBook professionally and do you want to be able to edit photos on it?
Additionally, you will also need to determine a budget range. What is the minimum and maximum amount you want to spend?
With the answers to the above questions you can get going!
Step 2: I know what I need, where do I start looking?
A well-known platform where you can buy used Apple products as a consumer is Marktplaats.nl. Here you will find a wide range of used Apple products, in different states. This applies to both functionality and appearance. Furthermore, you have to deal with individual providers. There is a chance that the sellers once purchased the product new, but it is also possible that the product has already changed owners several times.
When you buy a second-hand car, you can often request a lot of information from the license plate. With Apple products, you have serial numbers and IMEI numbers . With these, you can find out what type the product was once sold as, but as soon as it is sold to a consumer, unfortunately no history can be found.
There are quite a few risks associated with buying a used MacBook, but if you search well and know what to look for, you certainly have a chance of getting a good deal.
Here are some tips:
- How long has the provider been active on Marktplaats?
- Does the seller have a receipt you can review or other proof of ownership?
- Is the original box + accessories present?
- Is it possible to see the device working when picking it up?
- Can you pick up at all or does the seller only want to ship it?
In short, always be vigilant! Don't worry, there are more than enough reliable sellers on Marktplaats.
Step 3: Buying privately? Not for me! What other options are there?
In the context of the budget or the 'green idea' you have a clear idea that you want to buy a used product. Not new, but you are looking for some certainty and you have not found this certainty via the previously known online trading places. There is therefore a need for a purchase from a company. So you are looking for a company where you can order online, where you can assume that what is stated in the advertisement (product information) is correct and where you also get a 2-year warranty? These used Apple products are also known as refurbished .
Leapp is one of the suppliers of used ( refurbished ) Apple products. The iPhones , iPads , MacBooks and iMacs that are refurbished by leapp, mainly come from the business community and trade-in programs. They are extensively checked, tested, cleaned, repaired, replaced and upgraded where necessary. Thanks to a refurbishment by our experts, they are as good as new. At leapp we have a unique worldwide network to receive these products and give them a fairly deserved second life.
At Leapp you get besides this certainty also a 2 year warranty on the product. And ordered today is delivered tomorrow, as you are used to from a webshop.
Finally, leapp is a member of the Keurmerk Refurbished . Here, not only the products but also the companies with the Keurmerk Refurbished are tested. It's nice to have certainty about that too, right?
With this basic knowledge you should be able to get a long way. Do you still have questions ? We are ready to answer them every day.
