Harmon Kardon refurbs on Ebay

krabby5
krabby5 Posts: 923
edited February 2006 in Electronics
What's the deal with so many HK refurbs on Ebay? I can get an AVR 635 for around $500 (I think the msrp is $1299?) from one of those auctions...there are at least three or four 635 auctions a DAY...this isn't even counting the other model numbers and items harmonaudio is selling daily...

Do you get the same warranty as buying new?

If so...it seems like a no-brainer
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2006
    If they're from harmanaudio (they have a website too, www.harmanaudio.com) , then you do get a factory warranty. They just sell all the refurbs. People have had a few issues with the QC on the refurbs, but from what I've heard, Customer Service on those few issues has been decent. Definitley seems like the way to go for the budget-minded.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited February 2006
    It's a great way to clear out inventory. I've had no issues and wouldn't hesitate if I wanted the bigger receiver.

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    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited February 2006
    I bought a refurb stereo receiver that worked great, but decided to return to go separates; it was a no hassle return. I've heard others had good experiences with them also.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2006
    My previous HK receiver was a refurb. Looked brand new when I opened the box. Go for it.
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited February 2006
    Bought a refurbed H/K DVD player a couple weeks ago for an install. Looks good and sounds good so far.
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