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expiredtkkar posted Oct 06, 2025 07:02 PM
expiredtkkar posted Oct 06, 2025 07:02 PM

Certified Refurbished 512GB Meta Quest 3 VR Headset

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Official Meta Store via eBay has Certified Refurbished 512GB Meta Quest 3 VR Headset on sale for $449.99 - $90 when you apply coupon code HOLIDAYREADY at checkout = $359.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member tkkar for sharing this deal.

Condition Info:
  • Certified - Refurbished: The item is in pristine, like-new condition. It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications. The item will be in new packaging with original or new accessories.
Features:
  • Dive into extraordinary experiences with a mixed reality headset that transforms your home into an exciting new playground, where virtual elements blend into your actual surroundings.
  • It's the most powerful Quest yet*, featuring next-level performance with more than double the graphic processing power of Quest 2. (*Based on the graphic performance of the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 vs Meta Quest 2.)
  • Experience more immersion with dazzling visuals with the 4K+ Infinite Display (a nearly 30% leap in resolution from Quest 2) and rich 3D audio with enhanced sound clarity, bass performance and a 40% louder volume range than Quest 2.
  • Reach out and touch virtual worlds with Touch Plus controllers that give you fine-tuned precision, realistic sensations and more intuitive interactions. You can even navigate without controllers with Direct Touch that follows your gestures, so you can use just your hands to find your way.
  • Explore the world's best library of 500+ immersive apps and find your favorite content across gaming, fitness, wellness, entertainment, social experiences and more.
  • Get up to 2.2 hours of usage on average with the option to extend your battery life further with Battery Saver mode. Use the included 18W power adapter to fully charge your headset.* (*Battery life is dependent on various factors such as device settings, usage, age of battery, Bluetooth usage, and wireless conditions.)
  • Play what you love longer with maximum comfort. Personalize your fit with added customization and a redesigned slimmer profile compared to Quest 2.
  • Everyone in the family is safe to explore with privacy features and supervision tools. See child safety guidance online; Accounts for 10+.

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 3800 Amazon customer reviews.
    • Includes 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by tkkar
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Official Meta Store via eBay has Certified Refurbished 512GB Meta Quest 3 VR Headset on sale for $449.99 - $90 when you apply coupon code HOLIDAYREADY at checkout = $359.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member tkkar for sharing this deal.

Condition Info:
  • Certified - Refurbished: The item is in pristine, like-new condition. It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications. The item will be in new packaging with original or new accessories.
Features:
  • Dive into extraordinary experiences with a mixed reality headset that transforms your home into an exciting new playground, where virtual elements blend into your actual surroundings.
  • It's the most powerful Quest yet*, featuring next-level performance with more than double the graphic processing power of Quest 2. (*Based on the graphic performance of the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 vs Meta Quest 2.)
  • Experience more immersion with dazzling visuals with the 4K+ Infinite Display (a nearly 30% leap in resolution from Quest 2) and rich 3D audio with enhanced sound clarity, bass performance and a 40% louder volume range than Quest 2.
  • Reach out and touch virtual worlds with Touch Plus controllers that give you fine-tuned precision, realistic sensations and more intuitive interactions. You can even navigate without controllers with Direct Touch that follows your gestures, so you can use just your hands to find your way.
  • Explore the world's best library of 500+ immersive apps and find your favorite content across gaming, fitness, wellness, entertainment, social experiences and more.
  • Get up to 2.2 hours of usage on average with the option to extend your battery life further with Battery Saver mode. Use the included 18W power adapter to fully charge your headset.* (*Battery life is dependent on various factors such as device settings, usage, age of battery, Bluetooth usage, and wireless conditions.)
  • Play what you love longer with maximum comfort. Personalize your fit with added customization and a redesigned slimmer profile compared to Quest 2.
  • Everyone in the family is safe to explore with privacy features and supervision tools. See child safety guidance online; Accounts for 10+.

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 3800 Amazon customer reviews.
    • Includes 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by tkkar

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tkkar
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I think it's a great deal, used on marketplace are selling for around this price. This is like new manufacturer certified.
bigbadbeetleborg
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The original Quest3 has amazing lenses. 3s is a huge downgrade in that regard.

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Oct 07, 2025 03:39 PM
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SysopOct 07, 2025 03:39 PM
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Quote from MrShawn :
Quote from lostmyoldsdaccount :
Quote from samuraiX20 :
Same, I'm waiting for the Meta Quest 4 in hopes that they might finally move on to oled....That and also when their software gets fixed as I've been having annoying buggy issues with my meta quest 2 ever since they started move to their new OS
OLED would be a mistake. I own an Apple Vision Pro. While OLED is great for movies, you can't move your head or body without OLED screens blurring. games aren't as playable on OLED, if at all. MicroLED or mini LED would be better
Are you saying I shouldn't be getting anl good oled tv for gaming (even tho it's the only TV to look like a real life image therefor the only TV worth getting)? Or are you saying Zuck uses a 99 cent oled screen that sucks? Cause I was gonna get an oled tv for sure but seems wasteful if all I'll ever really use it for is gaming
I'm not sure what this person's experience is, but they're only talking about VR headsets, not TVs. OLED is great for gaming. I like my Samsung Odyssey + VR headset with OLED. I can't see how OLED would blur if you move your head. The goggles are attached to your head, so they'll move with your eyes and you'll be staring at the exact same pixels whenever you move your head. OLED is great because the blacks are truely black, which is helpful when the screen is just a few inches from your eyeballs.
Oct 07, 2025 03:39 PM
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SysopOct 07, 2025 03:39 PM
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Quote from lostmyoldsdaccount :
Quote from samuraiX20 :
Same, I'm waiting for the Meta Quest 4 in hopes that they might finally move on to oled....That and also when their software gets fixed as I've been having annoying buggy issues with my meta quest 2 ever since they started move to their new OS
OLED would be a mistake. I own an Apple Vision Pro. While OLED is great for movies, you can't move your head or body without OLED screens blurring. games aren't as playable on OLED, if at all. MicroLED or mini LED would be better
I like my OLED headset.
Oct 07, 2025 04:01 PM
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VictorB6150Oct 07, 2025 04:01 PM
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Dead for me
Oct 07, 2025 04:16 PM
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kadsuraOct 07, 2025 04:16 PM
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Also, any accessories that people will recommend as a "must buy" or "should buy"?
Oct 08, 2025 12:20 AM
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denshigomiOct 08, 2025 12:20 AM
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Quote from VictorB6150 :
Dead for me
Worked for me just now. Did you forgot to apply the coupon?
Oct 08, 2025 01:13 AM
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ThriftySofa9333Oct 08, 2025 01:13 AM
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Quote from kadsura :
Also, any accessories that people will recommend as a "must buy" or "should buy"?
The base headstrap is pretty bad and most people will want to upgrade it first. The BOBOVR M3 headstrap with battery attached is a popular choice.
Oct 08, 2025 02:20 AM
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ArtieVOct 08, 2025 02:20 AM
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Add sweat and saliva and a little bit of dead skin
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Oct 08, 2025 02:24 AM
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ThriftySofa9333Oct 08, 2025 02:24 AM
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Quote from kadsura :
Never owned a VR device before. So between 3 and 3S (for example the Costco bundle)
  • Is the extra storage important in day to day use? Is 128/256gb sufficient?
  • Is it worth getting the bundle for the 12 month meta subscription? How important it is to have that subscription?
The extra storage isn't that big of a deal. The big difference between the 3 and 3S is the 3 has much better/clearer lens.
The meta subscription is like a game pass with a rotating library (40+) of games, its well worth the price ($60 a year) if you plan to play various different games often. By default you get one month free if you create a meta account with a used headset (3 if its a new headset).
Both deals are good and worth it. I'm a big VR fan so I got the 3 for the best experience.
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Oct 08, 2025 02:27 AM
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ArtieVOct 08, 2025 02:27 AM
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Quote from Sysop :
I like my OLED headset.
I expect it will be a minimum of a year before they release a Quest 4.
Oct 08, 2025 02:30 AM
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Santa_ClausOct 08, 2025 02:30 AM
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Quote from ThriftySofa9333 :
The base headstrap is pretty bad and most people will want to upgrade it first. The BOBOVR M3 headstrap with battery attached is a popular choice.
Thanks. Do we need to purchase a cable? I saw that pop up at ebay.
Oct 08, 2025 02:53 AM
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ThriftySofa9333Oct 08, 2025 02:53 AM
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Quote from Santa_Claus :
Thanks. Do we need to purchase a cable? I saw that pop up at ebay.
It comes with a cable for charging but it is not very long so you cant use it and play at the same time. If you plan to play for 2 hours+ you need to get a headstrap with a battery and/or a 16~ foot long cable to stay plugged in.
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MrShawnOct 08, 2025 03:14 AM
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Quote from Sysop :
Quote from MrShawn :
Quote from lostmyoldsdaccount :
Quote from samuraiX20 :
Same, I'm waiting for the Meta Quest 4 in hopes that they might finally move on to oled....That and also when their software gets fixed as I've been having annoying buggy issues with my meta quest 2 ever since they started move to their new OS
OLED would be a mistake. I own an Apple Vision Pro. While OLED is great for movies, you can't move your head or body without OLED screens blurring. games aren't as playable on OLED, if at all. MicroLED or mini LED would be better
Are you saying I shouldn't be getting anl good oled tv for gaming (even tho it's the only TV to look like a real life image therefor the only TV worth getting)? Or are you saying Zuck uses a 99 cent oled screen that sucks? Cause I was gonna get an oled tv for sure but seems wasteful if all I'll ever really use it for is gaming
I'm not sure what this person's experience is, but they're only talking about VR headsets, not TVs. OLED is great for gaming. I like my Samsung Odyssey + VR headset with OLED. I can't see how OLED would blur if you move your head. The goggles are attached to your head, so they'll move with your eyes and you'll be staring at the exact same pixels whenever you move your head. OLED is great because the blacks are truely black, which is helpful when the screen is just a few inches from your eyeballs.
++I re did my research after this comment and oled are known for having the least blur an fastest response time. Like 1-2 miliseconds vs 40-120. It doesn't even say "some oleds suck and don't do this". That's the reason I've been waiting 15 years for them. My engineering CRTs had 0 sec response times an pure blacks (like all CRT) and I always considered flat panels inferior.
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denshigomiOct 08, 2025 04:45 AM
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Quote from MrShawn :
++I re did my research after this comment and oled are known for having the least blur an fastest response time. Like 1-2 miliseconds vs 40-120. It doesn't even say "some oleds suck and don't do this". That's the reason I've been waiting 15 years for them. My engineering CRTs had 0 sec response times an pure blacks (like all CRT) and I always considered flat panels inferior.
I know this is an unpopular opinion, but OLED costs more, suffers from burn in, and the pixels fade, color shift, and die much faster than LCD/LED. A typical gaming LCD/LED display (not OLED) has a pixel response rate between 1-5ms. Even at the slowest end, that gives a 200Hz refresh rate. The only meaningful downside is that blacks are very dark grey instead of black. But to me that's a very small trade off.

In regard to CRT vs LCD, I prefer the crispness of LCD over everything CRT offers. Aperture Grill CRTs had beautiful colors, but turned fuzzy over time (plus the two thin stabilizer bars were annoying). Shadow Mask CRTs maintained a semblance off crispness, but the Shadow Mask was noticeable and washed out the colors.
Plus, CRT edge distortion, susceptibility to magnetic interference, weighing a ton, taking up a huge amount of space, and being limited to smaller screens (19 inch screens were so deep). I don't miss CRTs in the slightest. I feel like people are romanticizing them.
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LalalallaOct 08, 2025 11:13 AM
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I never tried Quest, but bought this one yesterday, after research, the big differance of the 3s its the memory, right?

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SexbarrilOct 08, 2025 12:54 PM
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Quote from duckeggs :
comes with ear poop, eye poop, dandruff, sweat and much more!!!!
You don't know how refurb works... Sad.

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