Is buying Factory Second Monitor worth it?

bananhana on 01/12/2021 - 18:46
Last edited 01/12/2021 - 20:29

I recently missed out on a deal for the LG27GP850 both officeworks and JB were selling for around $577 but just found a Factory Second for $499 .

Anyone know if Factory seconds are worth buying or is it a risky purchase?

Edit: Will wait for next sale

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  • CMH on 01/12/2021 - 18:57
    +5

    Not for such a small saving.

    I've bought factory second 30" Dell 3011 when it was first released. Died a year ago, I suspect an easy fix (switch contact issue) but not worth the hassle.

    Saved I think 40%, paid about $900.

    • bananhana on 01/12/2021 - 19:20

      I might just wait it out for another sale then, I almost impulse bought this.

  • spackbace on 01/12/2021 - 18:57
    -1

    Or 144Hz model brand new for the same price?

    144Hz vs 165Hz, otherwise aren't they both the same?

    27GL850 vs 27GP850

    • bananhana on 01/12/2021 - 19:01

      the models are a bit confusing but I think GL is 2019, GN is 2020 and the current model is GP 2021

      27GP83B is a more comparable model, I think it doesn't have USB ports and its 165hz (compared to GP850 180hz)

      • pharkurnell on 01/12/2021 - 20:08

        Does it matter what year it is if its new with warranty?

        • brendanm on 01/12/2021 - 20:17

          Kogan? Warranty? What's that.

          • pharkurnell on 01/12/2021 - 20:25

            @brendanm: na nobody would buy there… I meant elsewhere … honest…

        • bananhana on 01/12/2021 - 20:26

          I'm looking to get the latest model not the one released 2 years ago.

          • pharkurnell on 01/12/2021 - 20:27
            +1

            @bananhana: If its new and the same spec, it wouldn't matter - thats what I was getting at.

          • spackbace on 01/12/2021 - 21:14
            -1

            @bananhana: New model refurbished vs 2yo model brand new…

            • bananhana on 01/12/2021 - 22:46
              -1

              @spackbace: Like I said if I had to choose another model then I would take the GP83B which is the budget version of the GP850 and only $50 more then the 2 year old model from Kogan…

              I know what model I want people, the question was is factory second worth buying (answer was no).

  • SF3 on 01/12/2021 - 19:55
    +2

    For a 13.5% saving… I would get new for $577

  • Axelstrife on 01/12/2021 - 20:54
    +1

    Factory Seconds products may be recondition and may have imperfections, for example physical damage, missing pixels, corrosion, etc that do not affect the operation or performance of the unit. All products are sold on an 'as is' basis and the customer is responsible for inspecting the product before purchase and the warranty does not cover any such imperfection.

    If it was carton damaged then i'd go for it but for a monitor i wouldn't risk it with a factory second, plus it's not a large enough discount for a factory second.

  • Dmore on 26/01/2022 - 12:04

    Just walked into JB HI-Fi and ordered 27GP850-B for $550 (stock coming in Feb).
    Current price is still showing $699.

    Can share the receipt if it will help you?

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