buying a refurbished from accessories4less.com

If you want to save some money and still get a 1 year warranty, yup.

http://usa.denon.com/us/wheretobuy/pages/OnlineETailers.aspx

thanks for the tip. Looks like they are an authorized refurb seller too.

1913 349 and 2113 399

Buying a refurb is rolling the dice. It all depends on the particular unit they send you. Some had a lot more and/or more serious problems than others. Even if you have a warranty that will cover any issues for a year, it's still a PITA to send a damaged receiver in for repairs and not worth a few hundred dollars to me.

thanks for the heads up. I never bought a refurb receiver, but the thought does kinda put me off. I might just wait to find a good deal on a new model.

They appear to have the same mentality for new merchandise. I received a (new) defective receiver and they want me to work with the manufacturer (not Denon) which so far is next to impossible... as you either get "The mailbox has no space... or they hang up on you when you tell them you'll wait.

Fry's just had the Denon AVR-1913 for $288 so lower prices can be found on new stock.

I purchased the same unit from A4Less and it's going strong with no issues. I also purchased the extended warranty for peace of mind in the future.

It seems that the warranty on refurbs is the same as new products???? Which is 2 years

http://usa.denon.com/us/wheretobuy/pages/dealersearch.aspx Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
http://usa.denon.com/DocumentMaster/US/WebWarrHOME-NEW-July10.pdf

Having purchased from AC4L many times, the only occasion requiring me to contact them about any issues was when I bought a reconditioned Onkyo PR-SC885 processor from them some years ago, back when they were on closeout. I had passed on the ShopOnkyo website sale and after changing my mind some time later, ended up paying a little more from AC4L...but it was still worth it. Being reconditioned, the unit did come with some minor internal issues however, but I sorted them out myself after contacting AC4L.

Back then, they offered free shipping back to them and another unit shipped out to me in exchange. I passed on the exchange when they said it was all right for me to open the unit and try and sort out the issues, which I did successfully (pinched wiring for the front display panel (easily relieved) which was causing display loss when pressure was applied to the front top left corner and some larger replacement screws needed for the AC connector, which had actually pushed into the unit when I tried to connect the power cord). Perhaps most would have returned the unit but I was concerned that the supply might run out or that I might get one in worse condition. Either way AC4L stood behind what they sold to me and handled the situation to my complete satisfaction. The unit still remains one of the best investments I've ever made in audio.

So I guess the lesson learned when buying anything refurbed/reconditioned is to always expect an issue or two and consider yourself fortunate if there are none. If the company has a solid reputation they will usually make things right.
Edited by ClarkeBar - 11/27/12 at 7:15am

Is the Fry's deal of $288 for the 1913 still going on?

Guess you didn't catch that you simply posted the same linked twice.

Here's the 1 year Refurb Warranty link ..... http://usa.denon.com/DocumentMaster/US/WebWarrHOME-B-STOCK-US-Dec11_04.pdf