Why are the used ones more expensive than the new ones?
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Because the person selling the used ones wants to make as much money as possible and is hoping consumers don't notice the fact the new ones are less expensive. Some consumers just assume used must be cheaper, and some of the people selling used items count on that.
1223314
The price seems to be the lowest when there are only a few(1-4)models left. I bought mine last week when Amazon only had three left and the price was about $80 dollars less than today. I have noticed this before that when they get a new shipment the price is $2000 and when only a few left it goes down to $1800.
1444907
I brought referbished and its just like new but an older model. Honestly, I could find no difference from a newer model and saved a lot of money.
1690216
I can only assume that it is due to supply and demand. The new ones are $135+
1938609
Amazon is selling the old models separate from the new models (at lower prices), and you posted your question to the forum of one of the 2007 models. The new versions are here:
58668
Amazin can probably answer better than me. My understanding is that it has previously been opened, not necessarily used. Perhaps has to be adjusted or tweaked. Price is much lower and warranty is shorter but the product is brand new and in a new box. Hope this helps.
1425756
A couple of years ago alot of people had them and were selling. Low supply of remaining left over new ones has increased prices and costs for vendors to get them.
224477
I believe you should be able to detect new from used. Scrutinize the item carefully and trust your gut feeling. I don't believe they will pass off used as new. Reputation matters and I doubt if they will risk that.
919769
The quantity sometimes varies due to them being sold by weight and not numbers. this may be also to make us think we are getting the same for the price, but the price really did increase, we are just being deceived into thinking we are still pay the old price, just getting less now.
51637
original cartridges are ( new ) never been used before --- remanufactured are older cartridges that some one filles with ink, for the couple of dollars differents go for the new ones
142118
Used Like new most times means open box unit and seller cannot place marketing price on it anymore. Simple! I only buy Used like new because it is way cheaper and has 0.0001% difference from brand new.. i bought a 54" plasma used like new and it was in original everything..prolly some customer opened it and put it back in the box..lol..thanks warehouse!!I know this is a very old post..but for people still wondering in 2011 here you go..
1407357
If you compare prices you'll find you can buy this upgraded unit for around the same price as the older unit if you're including shipping. In my case I didn't need $35 worth of stuff at this time... and this unit actually wound up costing me $2 less than the older one by the time shipping was paid. Pro-shopping... it's almost an artform. :D
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To Wastedyrs: I suggest the older model is more-expensive simply because it IS older....each new generation of chips, digital TVs, etc, are significantly cheaper than prior ones. No exceptions I know of, unless you account for higher functionality or features.
1425369
The price differences also occur when you try to buy used or refurbished cameras. Different sellers have different colors available and don't charge the same price. That is annoying because often I find a camera that is Prime but not "like new" or vice versa in the color I want. I wish this camera was available in the pretty purple you can get for the 340 because that would be perfect.
85380
I am guessing that you are looking at two different suppliers. There are different prices for the same thing depending on who you buy it from.
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If you check the description on the "used" item, it is actually new in open packaging. Amazon is very strict on what can be considered new, and anything opened or damaged isn't new and has to be sold under another condition. As for the pricing, either that is the cheapest they want to sell it for, or other sellers listed theirs after the "used" piece was listed. Sellers have to manually adjust pricing unless they pay for certain software, and if you have a large inventory it can be time consuming.
727447
I was surprised by that too. I don't really know why that is the case. If I were to guess they may have stopped production of those models (the 250gb Last of Us and the 500gb slim). Since there are less of those models in the wild now Amazon may be pricing them higher. That was my reasoning but I don't have any definitive information.