Best buy Razer 16 4090, how was my purchase choice?

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That’s a good deal imo.

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I love me a good open box steal from Best Buy or Microcenter! Solid choice IMO!

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Vann said:
I love me a good open box steal from Best Buy or Microcenter! Solid choice IMO!

Steal or a deal?

I saw a guy got the white one with a 4080 for 1k less, I would totally have done that over 1k more for a 4090

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@Zadie
Compared to what I spent on my Galaxy Book3 Ultra, deal, what it is vs retail, steal. And the 4090/4080 were similar but had different storage and GPU along with condition (you got an excellent the other post was good but you do not know what good really is (could be scratched and scuffed))

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@Zadie
Bro in 2020 I spent $3500k aud on an infinity (Australian version of XMG) with a 10th gen and 2070S 1080p 240hz… Then 3 months later they announced the 30series versions with ryzen CPUs and 1440p displays for the exact same price :sob:

That was the one time Australia got the most current gen mobile GPU’s at the same time the rest of the world did. I thought it wasn’t going to be for another 12 months.

Now I see you US guys grabbing 4090’s for less than that’s equivalent makes me cry so much.

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@Zadie
4080 razer blade for 1200 usd? Wtf?

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Oaklan said:
@Zadie
4080 razer blade for 1200 usd? Wtf?

Yeah idk man, these prices are EVERYWHERE. I literally don’t know anymore

https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/1govqla/flash_steal_best_buy_razer_16_mini_led_open_box/

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@Zadie
super hesitant to buy a display model 100s of people touching and poking at it + been on 24/7 for a while

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Vere said:
@Zadie
super hesitant to buy a display model 100s of people touching and poking at it + been on 24/7 for a while

Oo didn’t know that was a display model. Unless mine is as well, I guess that makes sense

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@Zadie
I just got this deal myself open box. 50 miles away though so picking it up tomorrow

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@Zadie
That’s me :smiley:

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How on earth does everyone find these deals all the time but when I look there is hardly anything taken off?

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Cedar said:
How on earth does everyone find these deals all the time but when I look there is hardly anything taken off?

“Open-box” AKA “Returned” items, you roll the dice on these hoping the previous owner returned it for no serious reason…

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@Reese
Yeah, I’ve seen the open box and things but never at a discount that others find. Maybe I just have bad timing.

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Cedar said:
How on earth does everyone find these deals all the time but when I look there is hardly anything taken off?

Ikr

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That’s a pretty good deal for a 4090 tbh

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Based on the details provided in the image, here’s an analysis of your purchase choice:

Specifications:

  • Model: Razer Blade 16
  • Display: 16" Dual Mini LED 4K UHD+FHD
  • Processor: Intel i9 HX
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
  • Memory: 32GB RAM
  • Storage: 2TB SSD
  • Condition: Excellent

Price:

  • Sale Price: $2,253.99
  • Regular Price: $4,299.99
  • Savings: $2,046.00 (about 48% off)

Pros:

  1. High-End Performance: The Intel i9 HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 are top-tier components, making this laptop extremely powerful for gaming and professional applications.
  2. Excellent Display: The 16" 4K UHD+FHD display with Mini LED technology offers high resolution and better contrast, which is ideal for gaming, video editing, and other visually intensive tasks.
  3. Ample Memory and Storage: 32GB RAM and 2TB SSD ensure that you won’t face issues with multitasking or storage space for a long time.
  4. Brand Reputation: Razer is known for its gaming laptops, and this model is likely to be well-optimized for gaming.
  5. Significant Discount: You managed to purchase the laptop at nearly half its original price, which is a substantial saving.

Cons:

  1. Portability: Given the high-end components and large display, this laptop might be heavier and less portable than more compact models.
  2. Battery Life: High-performance laptops like this often have shorter battery life, especially under load.
  3. Price: Even with the discount, $2,253.99 is a significant investment, though justified by the specs.
  4. Heat Management: High-performance laptops can run hot under load, which might affect comfort during extended use.

Conclusion:

Your purchase choice seems excellent for someone needing a high-performance gaming or professional workstation. The specifications are top-notch, and you managed to get it at a significant discount. If portability and battery life are not major concerns for you, and you prioritize performance, this Razer Blade 16 should serve you very well.

Happy to help,
MALIBAL Support | Hardware Specialist
www.malibal.com

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So… the crazy price tag on the original item versus the huge reduction for it being an open-box got me thinking. What if someone buys this laptop new, returned it and got a full refund, then bought it again for its open-box price? Or maybe just have someone else do the purchase instead. Is this a loophole or are there ways to countermeasure customers taking advantage of situations like this?

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@Ainsley
Yes, it’s certainly possible. However, open-box prices generally decrease gradually, often every couple of weeks, until the item sells, so it takes time for the price to drop significantly. For instance, if someone buys a Razer Blade on its release date and returns it the next day, the open-box price might only be about 5% less than the new price, not anywhere close to a 50% discount. You only see those deeper open-box discounts when a product has reached end-of-life (EOL) and is no longer available as new.