Top notch!
Shipping was stupid fast. The standard shipping was 2nd Day Air. Shipped on Tuesday and arrived by noon on Thursday. Packaging was/is always a concern of mine, we all know how little couriers care about the packages they're delivering. It was in a box about 1.5x the size of the computer in height and width, and about 5 inches tall, inside the item was in this awesome inflated envelope type packaging that would keep it safe and secure from anything short of being sat on. It was even packaged with tamper evident tape to ensure that you could see that the package had not been opened prior to delivery.
The condition of the product is of course above reproach. Listed as "Good" and as usual, is absolutely SPOTLESS! Not a scratch, dent or scuff in sight!
My only concern, will only be addressed in time. With refurbished Macs my main concern is battery condition. Especially in a 2015-2017 Retina MacBook (The 12-inch one) because they don't have the usual multi-cell battery in one single casing. Instead they have 6 individual cells that are individually wrapped in thin plastic and fragilely connected to one another, and aggressively glued to the bottom of the case. I will update my review when I know more about the battery performance.
This is my second purchase from Backmarket. And let me tell ya, it will be far from the last. I have always had such a great experience I have referred at least half a dozen friends and family and most of them have ordered from Backmarket at least 2-3 times. Granted some people have poor experiences, though I would expect most of them to be just bad luck or overly high expectations. I can't speak for all refurbishers/retailers/sellers who are on the platform. But I have always checked the individual sellers reviews and how long they've been on the platform. I am proud to report that 'Global Resale' is among the best of them. Pricing is always among the best I can find, often within $10 of eBay, Newegg, etc. and we all know how things can go when buying Apple products on eBay. The small difference in price is well worth the standard warranties and the peace of mind that comes with Backmarket purchases.
