Is it worth it to buy an open box laptop from newegg?

[Mendozer03]

I'm strapped for cash so on the top it seems like a good idea

 

[Zerk2012]

The only bad thing is it might not come with everything like the charger, manuals, or OS disc.
Their open box policy.
Open Box Product

Open Box merchandise are products that have been purchased and delivered to other customers, and then returned to Newegg. Open Box products are sold considerably under cost. Newegg tests Open Box products for basic functionality only. Due to the varying quality of products returned to Newegg, Newegg makes every attempt to supply the original accessories for Open Box products. However, regardless of what the product description says, Newegg only guarantees that you will receive the product itself, accessories may or may not be included. Bear in mind that your open box product may not contain cables, adaptors, manuals, CDs, drivers, fans, etc. Additionally, the product may exhibit cosmetic imperfections as a result of its having been previously opened. Newegg will not send you any missing accessory, even if the accessory is required in order to properly make use of all the product’s advertised functions. While Newegg does not like to discourage sales, please purchase open box products only if you know how to deal with potential missing accessories.

 

[ocmooreiv]

They shouldn't be any worse than a new laptop for all intents and purposes. What laptop are you looking at specifically? I can take a look at it if you would like.

 

[dextermat]

Hi,

Most likely should be fine but you have to consider 3 things:

1- most of the time the price cut is minimal
2- sometime you don't get full warranty
3- some parts or defectiveness might occur.

I bought an open box router and the reason for open box was that not stable and only 30 days warranty.
I also bought a laptop case and it was damaged but still usable. (a bit of fabric was ripped off)