How long do refurb sansa clips generally last?

MP3 players Sansa Clip | Clip+
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I got a sansa clip refurb from this seller

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014V63WNK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

When I got it i was extremely dissapointed to notice the words “REFURB” engraved in large font on the bottom of the case. But anyway

Im more concerned with the refurb lasting quality. Do they generally hold up pretty well?

Are they refurbed by sansa themselves? I read that some have an “R” engraved" on the back, but mine has “REFURB” engraved. Im guessing this means 2 differnet places refurb them? 

Thanks.

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Why were you surprised and/or diappointed? The decription clearly states REFURBISHED.

How long do they last? Depends on what the original problem with them was and the care/use you give it. They are a risk to be sure, but many people have had good luck with refurbs. And given this player has been discontinued for some time now, refurbs are about all you’re going to find available now.

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It doesnt say that its engraved though. 

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@miikerman wrote:

 

From what I’ve seen here, use and keep an eye on the player right away, to make sure it’s fine --where I’ve read here of refurb issues, the issues often seem to be there right away (and if that were to be your case, you could return the player in the first 30 days).  

Good advice! :wink:

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I have the feeling that many refurbs are units that were simply returned because people didn’t understand Sansa quirks like MTP vs MSC, or thought the units woiuld play Apple’s m4a format.

It’s not profitable to fix them but someone who understands how they work can check that they are working.

There’s probably a regulation somewhere that anything that has been returned has to be physically marked. 

I have 2 or 3 refurbs and they have all worked fine. Just check every function–including mic recording if you’ll be using that, and audiobooks with a sample or library book.  And use it through some charging cycles to see how long the battery is lasting. If you have a problem get back to the seller with it.

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@black_rectangle wrote:

I have the feeling that many refurbs are units that were simply returned because people didn’t understand Sansa quirks like MTP vs MSC, or thought the units woiuld play Apple’s m4a format.

 

It’s not profitable to fix them but someone who understands how they work can check that they are working.

 

There’s probably a regulation somewhere that anything that has been returned has to be physically marked. 

 

I have 2 or 3 refurbs and they have all worked fine. Just check every function–including mic recording if you’ll be using that, and audiobooks with a sample or library book.  And use it through some charging cycles to see how long the battery is lasting. If you have a problem get back to the seller with it.

I’ve actually bought a couple “broken” clip/fuze players from ebay, and aside from one with a broken wheel, all of them actually worked fine.