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Open Box Fair-Excellent: Apple AirPods Max ANC Wireless Headphones w/ Smart Case

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Update: This popular deal is still available with some new lower prices.

Best Buy has Open Box Fair-Excellent: Apple AirPods Max ANC Wireless Over Ear Headphones w/ Smart Case (various colors) on sale from $287.99. Select Free Store Pickup where stock permits.

Thanks Community Member N3RD_01 for sharing this deal

Note, availability for store pickup on Open Box Good and Open Box Fair is very limited and varies by location.

Open Box Condition Notes (for all 4 colors):
  • Fair
    • Works like new. Restored to factory settings.
    • May have larger dents or scratches.
    • May be missing parts, accessories, or packaging.
  • Good
    • Works like new. Restored to factory settings.
    • May have minor scratches or dents.
    • May be missing non-essential parts, accessories, or packaging.
  • Excellent
    • Works and looks like new. Restored to factory settings.
    • Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.
Available Color Options:
  • Orange (MWW73AM/A)
    • Fair $309.99 > Now: $287.99
    • Good $330.99 > Now: $307.99
    • Excellent $360.99 > Now: $335.99
  • Purple (MWW83AM/A)
    • Excellent $372.99 > Now: $346.99
    • Good $351.99 > Now: $327.99
    • Fair $339.99 > Now: $315.99
  • Blue (MWW63AM/A)
    • Excellent $373.99 > Now: $347.99
    • Good $356.99 > Now: $331.99
    • Fair $330.99 Now: $307.99
  • Starlight (MWW53AM/A)
    • Excellent $373.99 > Now: $347.99
    • Good $360.99 > Now: $335.99
    • Fair $352.99 > Now: $327.99
  • Midnight (MWW43AM/A)
    • Excellent $377.99 > Now: $359.99
    • Good $369.99 > Now: $351.99
    • Fair $347.99 > Now: $331.99

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • In Open Box Excellent Condition, these are $69 less than this current FrontPage Deal in New Condition.
  • Reviews:
    • Highly rated receiving 4.8 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 2,800 Customer Reviews

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Written by N3RD_01
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Community Notes
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Update: This popular deal is still available with some new lower prices.

Best Buy has Open Box Fair-Excellent: Apple AirPods Max ANC Wireless Over Ear Headphones w/ Smart Case (various colors) on sale from $287.99. Select Free Store Pickup where stock permits.

Thanks Community Member N3RD_01 for sharing this deal

Note, availability for store pickup on Open Box Good and Open Box Fair is very limited and varies by location.

Open Box Condition Notes (for all 4 colors):
  • Fair
    • Works like new. Restored to factory settings.
    • May have larger dents or scratches.
    • May be missing parts, accessories, or packaging.
  • Good
    • Works like new. Restored to factory settings.
    • May have minor scratches or dents.
    • May be missing non-essential parts, accessories, or packaging.
  • Excellent
    • Works and looks like new. Restored to factory settings.
    • Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.
Available Color Options:
  • Orange (MWW73AM/A)
    • Fair $309.99 > Now: $287.99
    • Good $330.99 > Now: $307.99
    • Excellent $360.99 > Now: $335.99
  • Purple (MWW83AM/A)
    • Excellent $372.99 > Now: $346.99
    • Good $351.99 > Now: $327.99
    • Fair $339.99 > Now: $315.99
  • Blue (MWW63AM/A)
    • Excellent $373.99 > Now: $347.99
    • Good $356.99 > Now: $331.99
    • Fair $330.99 Now: $307.99
  • Starlight (MWW53AM/A)
    • Excellent $373.99 > Now: $347.99
    • Good $360.99 > Now: $335.99
    • Fair $352.99 > Now: $327.99
  • Midnight (MWW43AM/A)
    • Excellent $377.99 > Now: $359.99
    • Good $369.99 > Now: $351.99
    • Fair $347.99 > Now: $331.99

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • In Open Box Excellent Condition, these are $69 less than this current FrontPage Deal in New Condition.
  • Reviews:
    • Highly rated receiving 4.8 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 2,800 Customer Reviews

Original Post

Written by N3RD_01

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melvco
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I tried a pair of used AirPods Max last year and won't ever do it again. The previous owner did not remove the headphones from their iCloud account and BB was not able to reset them (obviously) or contact them. I had a constant popup on my iPhone saying the previous owner could see my location and no way to disable it. A lesser issue, but still a turn off, they also had the person's…musk.
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Kheiri23
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After buying open box stuff from sometime one thing I would say is never trust best buy, I would always roll dice on Amazon open box/used like new but never on best buy they are crooks and dont check nothing before reselling.
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a0lsux
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any chance some of these are fake returns
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Community Reviews

Open box AirPods Max can be a strong way to save on Apple's over ear ANC headphones, especially when the unit is truly in excellent shape and includes the case and accessories. Some purchases have looked nearly brand new, and Best Buy has allowed inspection, trying them on, and even refunds or replacements when pairing issues showed up. The main risk is inconsistent grading and setup, including missing boxes, worn accessories, or headphones still tied to another iCloud account. For AirPods in particular, they should be paired and checked on an iPhone before leaving the store, making this a good value only if the unit is verified first.

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Nov 22, 2025 1:49 AM
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You can find generic replacement pads on amazon for around $15 or even less.
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Nov 22, 2025 2:38 AM
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corollatercelNov 22, 2025 2:38 AM
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360 worth it if only excellent is available near me? I know Best Buy has that pesky restocking fee if it's bad...
Nov 22, 2025 2:47 AM
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a0lsuxNov 22, 2025 2:47 AM
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any chance some of these are fake returns
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Quote from corollatercel View quoted comment :
360 worth it if only excellent is available near me? I know Best Buy has that pesky restocking fee if it's bad...
No restocking fee if it didn't come as expected.
Nov 22, 2025 3:07 AM
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melvcoNov 22, 2025 3:07 AM
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I tried a pair of used AirPods Max last year and won't ever do it again. The previous owner did not remove the headphones from their iCloud account and BB was not able to reset them (obviously) or contact them. I had a constant popup on my iPhone saying the previous owner could see my location and no way to disable it. A lesser issue, but still a turn off, they also had the person's…musk.
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SamestizoNov 22, 2025 4:07 AM
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if anyone does get these do NOT get starlight. the skin oils become very visible...and i'm a guy and I don't wear make up. you can wash them but if not dried properly they grow mold
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Kheiri23Nov 22, 2025 9:09 AM
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After buying open box stuff from sometime one thing I would say is never trust best buy, I would always roll dice on Amazon open box/used like new but never on best buy they are crooks and dont check nothing before reselling.
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bigballsjewNov 22, 2025 2:36 PM
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I spend THOUSANDS a year at Best Buy. A recent open box excellent item I purchased was severely scratched and didn't even operate (Samsung projector). I am extremely skeptical of any open box items from Best Buy. Also, customer service has gotten horrendous. I miss the prior CEO.
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slick4rmeNov 22, 2025 2:36 PM
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I definitely fell this Openbox or refurbished with Geelsquad certified really a joke. If you are lucky you get good item else no way. Now a days Geek squad people are so irresponsible and they not even touch if there is an issue after you bought it until unless you have Geeksquad premium protection plan on it. Be cautious on Geeksquad certified specially.
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anerdnamedjoshuaNov 22, 2025 2:40 PM
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Best Buy open box and refurbished are nothing more than a crap shoot of returns and store display units, so you truly NEVER know what you're going to get…
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Hat-TrickNov 22, 2025 2:49 PM
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Quote from Kheiri23 View quoted comment :
After buying open box stuff from sometime one thing I would say is never trust best buy, I would always roll dice on Amazon open box/used like new but never on best buy they are crooks and dont check nothing before reselling.
I buy A LOT of BestBuy open box devices and it has definitely gotten worse lately. They must use the after-hours cleaning crew in each store to pack and grade the open box items as no one who has been trained to do it could do such a bad job and still KEEP their job!

They recently changed the terms of "Excellent" to include units without original boxes so they can sell their year-old display models as "Excellent" to get the most money. Yeah...something that has been touched by 100's of people and left on for thousands of hours is "Excellent/Like new"...right?
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mick16Nov 22, 2025 3:10 PM
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Generally I've had pretty good luck with "Open Box - Excellent" with the condition of the items themselves but the cables, accessories, etc. they come with have been a mixed bag. I've had much worse luck with Amazon- Like New when it comes to electronics.
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PowerfulPartner7660Nov 22, 2025 3:44 PM
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Better off waiting to see what deals Amazon will have on these brand new tbh
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
I buy A LOT of BestBuy open box devices and it has definitely gotten worse lately. They must use the after-hours cleaning crew in each store to pack and grade the open box items as no one who has been trained to do it could do such a bad job and still KEEP their job!They recently changed the terms of "Excellent" to include units without original boxes so they can sell their year-old display models as "Excellent" to get the most money. Yeah...something that has been touched by 100's of people and left on for thousands of hours is "Excellent/Like new"...right?
I was surprised to find that out recently with the $90 airpods pro2. No packaging, came in a plastic bag.
I thought it was a mistake but now I know. At least everything looks unused so for the price I am keeping it.

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WeekendVampireNov 22, 2025 4:24 PM
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Quote from slick4rme View quoted comment :
I definitely fell this Openbox or refurbished with Geelsquad certified really a joke. If you are lucky you get good item else no way. Now a days Geek squad people are so irresponsible and they not even touch if there is an issue after you bought it until unless you have Geeksquad premium protection plan on it. Be cautious on Geeksquad certified specially.
Geeksquad too busy sending spam emails that "your credit card has been charged for support contract"

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