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Would you rather pay $1000 or $200 for a MacBook Air? [1]

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Date: 2025-12-09  

TL;DR: Get 79% off a like-new laptop with this refurbished Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13″ for just $199.97 (Reg. $999).

Laptops are almost essential in the digital age. So why are they so expensive? They don't have to be. By choosing refurbished, you can buy a like-new MacBook Air for just $199.97 instead of spending over a thousand dollars. So now the question begs: why are so many people still paying full price?

Why buy refurbished?

If you want a MacBook Air, you're not alone. Millions of MacBooks are sold every year for a reason. There's also a reason why Apple has been on the cutting edge for decades. But their reputation is also what lets Apple charge such exorbitant prices. Build it and they will come. Sell a MacBook for a thousand dollars and they will buy it

But there's an alternative: buying refurbished.

Refurbished computers are better for the environment, your conscience, and your budget. They offer the same quality item without the hefty price tag.

In the case of your MacBook Air, you don't have to sacrifice the sleek design, fast processing, HD graphics, and status symbol that comes with the Apple logo. You can have your Apple and eat it, too.

The refurbished guarantee

With a Grade A Refurbished product, you can guarantee that you get:

Little to no wear on the body of your device. That means that if you look at it from over a foot away, it looks pristine, as if it were fresh out of the box.

Unhindered watching, gaming, or working on your screen thanks to no scratches or screen burn.

A seamless typing experience with a clean and operational keyboard and trackpad.

Optimal battery health with a minimum of 80%.

With high-quality products and even higher discounts, there's no reason not to buy refurbished.

Get a refurbished Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13″ for just $199.97 (Reg. $999).

Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13″ i5 1.8GHz 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Silver (Refurbished)

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