Any drawbacks I should consider before buying a refurbished Mac?

Any drawbacks I should consider before buying a refurbished Mac?
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do it. this is a great way to save money on a computer. factory refurbished machines are held to a demanding spec, and you can assume no meaningful difference form a new one.
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