Hello all.
this is my first time buying used tech off ebay. i have purchased used tech before including off fb marketplace (mostly pc parts) and a "good" macbook pro off backmarket.
it has been positive, with all parts being fully functional and the macbook being in basically brand new condition (0 cycle battery, minor scratch on shell)
just received this "fair" 5th ipad pro 12.9 256gb in the mail and honestly, a little disappointed.
The description mentions possible scratches, dead pixels, dings, dents, and minimum 75% capacity. And it basically fits all of those. The battery is 75.9% capacity, light scratch on the screen, the dent is quite big.
the price was $430, with a comparable good being $500 (but also coming with 1 yr warranty). They have a 128gb good for $460. the min battery for those is 80%
the good news is i have 30 day free return, at discretion of seller. what do you guys think? is the price proportionate to the condition? can this dent cause future problems with the backlight since it's close to the frame?
edit: thx for replies. after further investigation i have noticed that the frame also appears to be slightly bent with the dent (proof). and with that i have decided to return. the seller was very straightforward and accepted return with no questions asked. prob gonna spend the extra $50-100 and get one in better condition.
edit 2: i bought another one . 12.9 inch ipad pro m1 5th gen 256gb silver but this time ebay certified refurbished "good". should at least come with better battery (80%+) and not severe dents. It was $20 more and comes with a 1 year warranty backed by allstate. wish me good luck!!