Can you tell a refurbish from brand new macbook by the Serial Number?

Just wondering if there is any way to tell a refurbished macbook from a brand new macbooking using the serial number?
Thanks

So what I'm wondering is if I purchase a macbook online from them there's no guarantee that it's new??? It could be a refurb?
No, if you buy a new MacBook it will be new. If you go to the page and choose a refurbished computer, then you'll get a refurbished computer. There is no way to check the serial number until it arrives. If you went to an Apple retail store, the serial number is on the outside of the box. You could ask to see the box before you pay for it.
-Doug

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