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frontpageLovelyPear7864 posted Nov 08, 2023 06:02 PM
frontpageLovelyPear7864 posted Nov 08, 2023 06:02 PM

Micro Center: Cert. Pre-Owned Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" (2021): M1 Pro, 1TB SSD

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Select Micro Center Stores [store locator] have Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" Laptop (2021 Model, MKGQ3LL/A, Space Gray) in Certified Pre-Owned condition for $1349.99. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to community member MasterDealFinder for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability will vary by location.
Device Specifications (link):
  • 14.2" 3024x1964 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR Display
  • Apple M1 Pro Chip 8-Core Processor
  • 14-Core Graphic Processing Unit
  • 16GB Unified RAM
  • 1TB Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • 1080p FaceTime HD Camera
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard w/ Touch ID
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Ports w/ support for Charging
    • 1x SDXC
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack
    • 1x MagSafe 3
  • 70Whr lithium-polymer battery
  • Weight: 3.5 lbs

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Written by LovelyPear7864
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Select Micro Center Stores [store locator] have Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" Laptop (2021 Model, MKGQ3LL/A, Space Gray) in Certified Pre-Owned condition for $1349.99. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to community member MasterDealFinder for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability will vary by location.
Device Specifications (link):
  • 14.2" 3024x1964 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR Display
  • Apple M1 Pro Chip 8-Core Processor
  • 14-Core Graphic Processing Unit
  • 16GB Unified RAM
  • 1TB Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • 1080p FaceTime HD Camera
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard w/ Touch ID
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Ports w/ support for Charging
    • 1x SDXC
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack
    • 1x MagSafe 3
  • 70Whr lithium-polymer battery
  • Weight: 3.5 lbs

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Written by RevOne | Staff

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Written by LovelyPear7864

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privater
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Made a chart for M1-M3 CPU performance reference:
TooMuchWaterMelon
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I think it will be $20 cheaper, in about 7 years.
slickRoger
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If only it was 32gb of ram :/

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Nov 20, 2023 01:09 AM
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anonymous2929239Nov 20, 2023 01:09 AM
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Quote from FabulousApparel2776 :
What's the difference between OpenBox and Certified-PreOwned? Is it shorter than 1 yr apple warranty or not certified tested? Can you buy Apple Warranty for OpenBox?

Basicallly I am kind of asking why OpenBox is even cheaper than Certified-PreOwned...what's the catch/risk if any?
I am on a laptop now, the deal is OPEN BOX FROM the certified pre owned. Someone bought this deal, and returned it, and I rebought it at 10% discount, same 1 year warranty and everything, snagged 2 in a row 2 days. we are extremely happy. apple fixed our warranty on machines, November 18/19 for both machines of 2024 full warrantied too. and my visa platinum extends it another year. as long as refurbished has a manufacturer warranty, it doubles it. (1 year extra)

attached photo, last night it said April 18 2023. (gf's MacBook does too) which makes me think that's the day they refurbished these together or something. idk.

but now it says nov 17 2024 after I sent apple receipt, and did same for her.
Last edited by anonymous2929239 November 19, 2023 at 06:29 PM.
Nov 20, 2023 01:41 AM
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erthianNov 20, 2023 01:41 AM
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Quote from FreedomPenguin :
micro center.
lol your fast. I edited it to microcenter like 10 seconds after posting. It was an open box right?
Nov 20, 2023 01:43 AM
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anonymous2929239Nov 20, 2023 01:43 AM
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Quote from erthian :
lol your fast. I edited it to microcenter like 10 seconds after posting. It was an open box right?
yep. but it wasn't even touched, the wrapping was 100% in tact, the cord wasn't unwound, it didn't have a single finger print. I'm not convinced mine was opened really, I think the guy opened it, took back, an attempt to rebuy at open box price is my theory. 100% honest.

my gf's it was used, the cord was unwound etc. but she has 5 charge cycles total, so they probably had buyers remorse or wanted a different model.

both are 100% new condition not a single mark or scuff. we just got 10% off the 1199 deal due to being open box. id totally snatch it if you see one, I click d"reserve" and don't even make you pay. got 3 days to grab it, and then releases if you don't.
Nov 20, 2023 01:53 AM
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erthianNov 20, 2023 01:53 AM
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Quote from FreedomPenguin :
yep. but it wasn't even touched, the wrapping was 100% in tact, the cord wasn't unwound, it didn't have a single finger print. I'm not convinced mine was opened really, I think the guy opened it, took back, an attempt to rebuy at open box price is my theory. 100% honest.

my gf's it was used, the cord was unwound etc. but she has 5 charge cycles total, so they probably had buyers remorse or wanted a different model.

both are 100% new condition not a single mark or scuff. we just got 10% off the 1199 deal due to being open box. id totally snatch it if you see one, I click d"reserve" and don't even make you pay. got 3 days to grab it, and then releases if you don't.
Damn. Did they show up online before you went in or in store only? I have 3 potential microcenter I can drive to, but all are quite far.
Nov 20, 2023 02:08 AM
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anonymous2929239Nov 20, 2023 02:08 AM
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Quote from erthian :
Damn. Did they show up online before you went in or in store only? I have 3 potential microcenter I can drive to, but all are quite far.
https://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?N=&cat=&Ntt=certified+macbook&searchButton=se... [microcenter.com]

use this link, and look at the MacBooks, it says their price, ie. 1199. If there's an open box it'l say "open box for 1079" or whatever under the price, and say 1 available, click it, and its say whatever, ours said "perfect, open box" 1079. CLICK RESERVE AND CHECKOUT. you got 3 days to go and pick up/pay for it.

no payment is asked or anything on the site, 5 mins later got a confirmation saying "ready for pick up"

I live 40 mins away, so pain in ass, I drove 40 mins there, got mine, came back, and today scored another, so drove 40mins there, 40 back. but its good because I got her 256 M2 air last week for 800, she agreed to pay 350 for the upgrade cost between two.

This is such a damn good deal. there was a 16inch open box, 10core, 1tb model for 1300. but I don't want a 16 inch, so ignored it.



this is the email I got after reserving.


look at the charger in this link, it says new, and then open box under it. that's how the MacBooks will look.
Last edited by anonymous2929239 November 19, 2023 at 07:12 PM.
Nov 20, 2023 02:14 AM
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anonymous2929239Nov 20, 2023 02:14 AM
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Quote from erthian :
Damn. Did they show up online before you went in or in store only? I have 3 potential microcenter I can drive to, but all are quite far.
perfect example

use that link, and click on Indianapolis store on top. look at the MacBook 16 inch gray. shows open box. 1346 or something. here's pic.

so anyone in Indianapolis wants a 16 gray 1tb loaded model, 1349 there available to be reserved.-set store to indianoplis

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...space-gray
Last edited by anonymous2929239 November 19, 2023 at 07:17 PM.
Nov 20, 2023 02:18 AM
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ypegueroNov 20, 2023 02:18 AM
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Quote from FreedomPenguin :
I'm about to find out my charge cycles, i just powered it up, starting it up with Time Machine.

So excited!

Which one did you get? I nabbed the 1199 model on 10% open box,they literally opened box and put it back. (As far as I'm aware) will find out charges in a second

Well I am sad ish, 14 cycle count on power. 100% though.


Warranty says expires April 18 2024
Contacting apple



edit- took 2 minutes, apple is fixing the date now in system. just had to send receipt via email form upload.


1079 before tax- 1164 after
Got the 16Gb/1TB model. No open box at my location but still a good deal, they were hovering at 20 in stock for about a week but down to 16 in the last couple days

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Nov 20, 2023 02:19 AM
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anonymous2929239Nov 20, 2023 02:19 AM
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Quote from ypeguero :
Got the 16Gb/1TB model. No open box at my location but still a good deal, they were hovering at 20 in stock for about a week but down to 16 in the last couple days
be watching to see if they drop price, because you get adjustment if does. I think like 30 days.


I'm selling my m1 air 256 for 600, and I'm also selling my Lenovo legion 5 3050ti ryzen 5600h I bought for 400, (for 600, 16gb ram, 1tb ssd) got people messaging already.

that'll pay for this MBP in full!.

I don't use the legion at all, it's honestly an eyesore. terrible screen and such, I'm a casual gamer, and mostly emulator. I will probably snag parallels and run some games on this, if it works.
Nov 20, 2023 02:31 AM
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erthianNov 20, 2023 02:31 AM
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Quote from FreedomPenguin :
perfect example

use that link, and click on Indianapolis store on top. look at the MacBook 16 inch gray. shows open box. 1346 or something. here's pic.

so anyone in Indianapolis wants a 16 gray 1tb loaded model, 1349 there available to be reserved.-set store to indianoplis

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...space-gray [microcenter.com]
Oh ya I see it now. Didnt notice that before.
Nov 20, 2023 02:41 AM
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anonymous2929239Nov 20, 2023 02:41 AM
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Quote from erthian :
Oh ya I see it now. Didnt notice that before.
yep, I just snagged 2 silvers 1199 versions for 1079. which I'm ecstatic about. ive had nothing but MacBook airs 256gb's for like 10 years now. so 500 dollar upgrade, I feel its worth it.
Nov 28, 2023 09:53 PM
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someones1Nov 28, 2023 09:53 PM
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I upgraded to this exact M1 Pro from a 2019 i9 and was blown away at how much faster it is.

One gripe though: I doin't think I ever had an intel Mac pop up and tell me it's out of application memory... it happens all the time on the M1 Pro w/ 16GB memory though... thought they were supposed to be more efficient at memory use.
Nov 28, 2023 09:55 PM
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akaruNov 28, 2023 09:55 PM
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guess this deal is coming up again

debating this still, between a $2199 (apple edu pricing) for an M3 Pro with same tier specs (M3 Pro 12C 18GB/1TB), but it is $800 more
Nov 28, 2023 10:02 PM
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James_bond003Nov 28, 2023 10:02 PM
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M1 Chip with this price hard pass.
Nov 28, 2023 10:04 PM
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anonymous2929239Nov 28, 2023 10:04 PM
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Quote from someones1 :
I upgraded to this exact M1 Pro from a 2019 i9 and was blown away at how much faster it is.

One gripe though: I doin't think I ever had an intel Mac pop up and tell me it's out of application memory... it happens all the time on the M1 Pro w/ 16GB memory though... thought they were supposed to be more efficient at memory use.
its using memory as cache. it doesn't want free up memory, it uses all it can to the max pretty much.

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Nov 28, 2023 10:07 PM
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someones1Nov 28, 2023 10:07 PM
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Quote from FreedomPenguin :
its using memory as cache. it doesn't want free up memory, it uses all it can to the max pretty much.
Right and that's fine, but it pops up a warning about it all the time instead of just managing it in the background.

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