is it safe to buy one used? i am looking for mp3/ipod for a birthday present. Because its for a teenager and it seams to be slightly breakable i don't want to buy one brand new if it might get smashed after only a month. is it safe to buy one used or should i just go for new? i'm worried that the ones being sold used have a problem and thats why they are being sold. is it safe to buy one used? i am looking for mp3/ipod for a birthday present. Because its for a teenager and it seams to be slightly breakable i don't want to buy one brand new if it might get... » Read More is it safe to buy one used? i am looking for mp3/ipod for a birthday present. Because its for a teenager and it seams to be slightly breakable i don't want to buy one brand new if it might get smashed after only a month. is it safe to buy one used or should i just go for new? i'm worried that the ones being sold used have a problem and thats why they are being sold. « Show Less
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I think it is ok to buy electronics used on Amazon. Make sure a seller has a positive reputation. I have sold my products on Amazon, not because anything was wrong, but because I had upgraded.
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I would guess (not fact) there are so many refurbished ones is because, the glass breaks so easy. I know of two people having had their iPads slide out of their hands, within 24 hours of receiving them, and having the glass break. If they have bought insurance, like at Best Buy, they will just replace the iPad with a new one before fixing it for that customer. Apple should put a HUGE warning: iPad is light and slippery hold tight.
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Get ANYTHING except a ipod and you'll have no problems syncing or transferring mp3s. I recommend getting a cheap $20 player, so when it breaks(and it will) you're not out a crapload of money. Also, you don't have the problem of itunes deleting your music like it has been known to do.
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I would not recommend the warranty at all. I had to use it just once and if the item is dropped or has any kind of water damage, it is not covered that is if you can even get past all the run around to get to that point. My question was, how else can an iPod be damaged. What?
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I just bought it as well, it came yesterday, I also got the old version, however it is charging my 120GB iPod Classic and I got the 4 plugs in teh back, I got lucky and have the best of both worlds. You can also tell my the serial numbers, take a look at the Harmon Kardon site: http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?cat=MME&sType;=∏=HKGOPLAYBLKOld Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148776 and belowNew Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148777 and aboveIt is just as nice as everyone says that it is and the sound is beautiful, crisp, clean, and loud if you want loud. I just bought it as well, it came yesterday, I also got the old version, however it is charging my 120GB iPod Classic and I got the 4 plugs in teh back, I got lucky and have the best of both worlds. You can also tell my the serial numbers, take a look at the Harmon Kardon site: http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?cat=MME&sType;=∏=HKGOPLAYBLKOld Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148776 and belowNew Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148777 and aboveIt is just as nice as everyone says that it is and the sound is beautiful, crisp, clean, and loud... » Read More I just bought it as well, it came yesterday, I also got the old version, however it is charging my 120GB iPod Classic and I got the 4 plugs in teh back, I got lucky and have the best of both worlds. You can also tell my the serial numbers, take a look at the Harmon Kardon site: http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?cat=MME&sType;=∏=HKGOPLAYBLKOld Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148776 and belowNew Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148777 and aboveIt is just as nice as everyone says that it is and the sound is beautiful, crisp, clean, and loud if you want loud. « Show Less
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I got a refurb. It did not. The sansa clip (not zip) 4gig is a good buy at about the same price and it is new. The sansas I purchased new are about 2-3 years old and with one exception, all still work well. (I have 5). The refurbs (2) I bought have sound problems.
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When I called Mattel's customer service, they indicated that the item was probably used because the registration code was used. I was horrified because the mp3 player was completely untouched. Anyway, Mattel generated a new registration code and emailed it to me, but that one didn't work either (it came up with an error stating it had been used too). I think it's a glitch of some sort, but I'm leaning towards filing a complaint through the Better Business Bureau because they still haven't resolved the problem.
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Here's another viewpoint for your consideration. You might want a nice big classic with tons of storage for *all* your music and other files (I have a 60 GB with tons o' songs, podcasts, and photos). I am currently considering a cute little shuffle or nano to hold a small subset of my total collection, for taking out on walks or whatnot when I want some of my music accessible and don't want to lug around my heavy 60 GB 'pod. So there's a possible reason why someone might want 2 iPods. :-)
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I was gonna leave a reply to this but then I saw the date...... But hey some people would like to know as well so I'm going to reply anyway. Every skullcandy product has a limited lifetime warranty. You do not need a receipt and it doesn't matter where you bought them or if you found them in the garbage whatever it does not matter. Now with that being said, if the problem is a factory defect you will get a FULL refund of the price at which skullcandy originality priced the product. If it is YOUR fault then you will get HALF. So how do you redeem the warranty? Go to skullcandy.com then look at the bottom of the page and click the contact button. The page should have some red type about getting a RMA number and the word here should be brownish looking click here then just do as it says. After you fill out all the info you will need to go check your email and print out a form to mail with the product. You will need to pay for shipping. After being mailed you wait. Keep checking your email and in around 3 weeks or so you will have a email saying that you were given an certain amount of credit and you need to login to use it. There should be a password needed. Just so to skullcandy.com and login with that then go to my account and how much money they credited you should be at the bottom. This money can be used at any time and never expires. You can use all of it at once or bits and pieces here and there. How do you use it? This money can ONLY be used on skullcandy.com towards ANY of their products. When you check out you will have a pay with points option. (this was my experience with shoe blue skullcandy buds your experience may vary but they credited me $38 so i had more than enough for a new pair) I LOVE skullcandy so im sticking with the brand :)
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I believe JSparks is correct and that the product will come to you new and unopened. I love my jambox and I think you will too!
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First off....I'm 'New' item buyer....I shy away from 'Used' products...That's just me. Secondly, I would evaluate the cost of the insurance (protection plan)....add that to your price....that basically is the cost of your item. If you are comfortable with that...go for it. Insurance (Protection Plan) is something that is good to have.....better if you never need to use it, because of the inconvenince. Good Luck.
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For the most time, When AMAZON advertise the Item to be BRAND NEW, it normally is. I can not say anything for the SUB-SELLERS on Amazon, cuz that is an individual matter from case to case. As one of our fellow Amazonian's mentioned earlier, he/she had received a Used item direct from Amazon. thou rare, the restocking is done by human interaction, and that always leaves the margin for error to happen. but I believe, and from personal experience, Know that amazon.com will stand behind their product and will adjust any such errors promptly. I can say that based on my experience with Amazon.com, some 18 yrs or so, since the Mid 1990's For the most time, When AMAZON advertise the Item to be BRAND NEW, it normally is. I can not say anything for the SUB-SELLERS on Amazon, cuz that is an individual matter from case to case. As one of our fellow Amazonian's mentioned earlier, he/she had received a Used item direct from Amazon. thou rare, the restocking is done by human interaction, and that always leaves the margin for error to happen. but I believe, and from personal experience, Know that amazon.com will stand behind their product and will adjust any such errors promptly. I can say that based on my experience with... » Read More For the most time, When AMAZON advertise the Item to be BRAND NEW, it normally is. I can not say anything for the SUB-SELLERS on Amazon, cuz that is an individual matter from case to case. As one of our fellow Amazonian's mentioned earlier, he/she had received a Used item direct from Amazon. thou rare, the restocking is done by human interaction, and that always leaves the margin for error to happen. but I believe, and from personal experience, Know that amazon.com will stand behind their product and will adjust any such errors promptly. I can say that based on my experience with Amazon.com, some 18 yrs or so, since the Mid 1990's « Show Less
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Forgive me but I don't have kids but yes I think it's worthwhile. But IPODs are the best MP3 players out there due to not just the player but the itunes application. And I don't currently own an ipod. Mine died awhile back. I went the cheap route and tried other players like sansa, which is one of the best in the industry for windows. Yet, IPOD (apple products) blows it out of the water. It's worth it. Refurbs are a risk but with a 12 year old I'd do it. And down the road after she's become a pro at using it maybe she get inspired to save up for her own. That's my own delusion thinking :-) As for warranties. It's 50/50 but still more cost effective. Best of luck. Forgive me but I don't have kids but yes I think it's worthwhile. But IPODs are the best MP3 players out there due to not just the player but the itunes application. And I don't currently own an ipod. Mine died awhile back. I went the cheap route and tried other players like sansa, which is one of the best in the industry for windows. Yet, IPOD (apple products) blows it out of the water. It's worth it. Refurbs are a risk but with a 12 year old I'd do it. And down the road after she's become a pro at using it maybe she get inspired to save up for her own. That's my own delusion thinking :-)... » Read More Forgive me but I don't have kids but yes I think it's worthwhile. But IPODs are the best MP3 players out there due to not just the player but the itunes application. And I don't currently own an ipod. Mine died awhile back. I went the cheap route and tried other players like sansa, which is one of the best in the industry for windows. Yet, IPOD (apple products) blows it out of the water. It's worth it. Refurbs are a risk but with a 12 year old I'd do it. And down the road after she's become a pro at using it maybe she get inspired to save up for her own. That's my own delusion thinking :-) As for warranties. It's 50/50 but still more cost effective. Best of luck. « Show Less
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I dunno, assuming you buy from the right dealer and therefore get the right product and not one of the knockoff flimsy ones, it should survive impact from a high drop. These people obviously don't grasp that they aren't all receiving the same thing because I suspect they are ordering from different sellers for the cheapest rate. I'm clumsy as can be and the rubber outer lining keeps it from slipping out of my hands like the slick and slippery ipod without the case. I've still dropped it a few times and it didn't so much as nick it. Also I suggest getting them screen protectors if you haven't already. I got this case and screen protectors immediately after getting my ipod and it's still in mint condition because of that fact. Don't let other people's ignorance deter you. Buy from the right seller, the Amazon promoted one, and you should get the right thing. If you get it and it doesn't look like the right product or it seems flimsy AFTER putting it on the RIGHT WAY. (Reading through other customers experiences with THAT is embarrassing.) Then if it isn't satisfying-- send it back. Good luck! I love this case and I've had it for 5 months.
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If it's new, u have no problem... U certainly enjoy it... But used u wil regret as I used a used one, which looked like new just for a week
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I had the same experience. My daughter opened her Barbie MP3 player on x-mas, I tried to register it and found that the registration code had apparently been used already. I spent several hours calling Mattel today only to find that they will have to issue a new code which may take up to a week. However, before issuing a new code, they made a point to tell me that buying from amazon.com is considered a "second hand" purchase. WHAT? The package looked as if it'd never been opened. I hope you get your code without the attitude I had to face from Mattel's tech support.
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Hey dude.. I could advise you on this as it happened with me. Yes.. it is safe as long as you pay for it through amazon (ie.. no wire transfers/online transfer or other means). The worst that can happen is that you wont get the item delivered by delivery date and then your money will be refunded back which will take about 10 days. This is exactly what happened with me when I ordered an iPhone 4 32GB unlocked at $460 from mattress n more discount furniture source.