How do I know if my MacBook Pro is refurbished?

I got a MacBook Pro for Christmas (which I would be late 2011) but I have the specs of an early 2011 model. How do I know if I got scammed, or if the person who gave it to me bought it refurbished?

My MacBook Pro already came with Lion, and according to the serial number, it is the early 2011 model. So I guess I can confirm that it is refurbished.
That doesn't necessarily mean it was refurbished.  There is often remaining stock at retail stores of previous models (often at reduced prices when new models are released).  As has been mentioned, if it came in a box like the kind you would see in a store (picture of the MacBook on the box, etc), it is a new build.  If it came in a plain white box, then it would be refurbished.  Apple sells refurbished machines at good savings with full warranties.  Most people who get refurbished products from Apple are very happy with them.  About the only way you'll be able to tell, however, is with the packaging.

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