15in Retina MBP June 2012 or February 2013

I have decided to get a MacBook Pro with retina display and was wondering if I should get the June 2012 version ($1599) or the February 2013 version ($1659), I can't decide which one to pick, is the 2013 version worth the $60 upgrade?

All --
I ordered a 13 inch rMBP refurbished for $1,269 and just received it today.  I ran the image retention test and there is clear image retention   Even when I have Safari open and decide to minmize it after 5 or so minutes, the outline of the browser shows as image retention.  I tried running the command to determine manufacturer's display model, but all I get is "@.`0 6 Color LCD" as the value that's returned. I've tried it multiple times with no success. Having no luck determining the manufacturer, but based on the IR test, I'm assuming it's an LG.  Very frustrating now I have to go to the store and return it.  Wondering if I just order a brand new one for $1,399 (education discount) and hope the issue has been corrected in that version.  Man, this *****.

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