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Will my replacement under two weeks return period be refurbished or new?

So I’m getting my 2020 13” MacBook replaced under the 2 weeks return period and they told me to send back EVERYTHING including the retail box once I receive my shipping label. Will they be sending me a refurbished one even though it’s less than a week old?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 12, 2020 6:39 AM

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Posted on Jul 12, 2020 9:12 AM

If the one you purchased was NEW, the exchange unit will be NEW.


Interestingly, if you purchased from the Apple Refurbished Store, you can NOT return to a bricks and mortar store for a new one. That program requires you to return your refurbished unit to the refurbished store, and they will ship you a different refurbished unit, when available.

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Jul 12, 2020 9:12 AM in response to Community User

If the one you purchased was NEW, the exchange unit will be NEW.


Interestingly, if you purchased from the Apple Refurbished Store, you can NOT return to a bricks and mortar store for a new one. That program requires you to return your refurbished unit to the refurbished store, and they will ship you a different refurbished unit, when available.

Will my replacement under two weeks return period be refurbished or new?

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