Refurbished Mac Pros (2007 models)?

On average, about how old are the refurbished Mac Pro's on Apple's web site? Also, for those folks that have purchased refurbished systems, are you happy with your purchase? Cosmetically, was it obvious that what you purchased was refurbished or did it look like a new Mac?

On average, about how old are the refurbished Mac Pro's on Apple's web site?
Most often, you see the previous generation models in the refurb listings, but it depends on which model. iMacs, for example, usually have listings for both the white and aluminum versions. And what's listed solely depends on what Apple has processed through on customer returns, warranty replacements, etc. It's a safe bet that you won't see systems that are more than a year old, though.
Also, for those folks that have purchased refurbished systems, are you happy with your purchase? Cosmetically, was it obvious that what you purchased was refurbished or did it look like a new Mac?
I'm pleased with mine. Apart from the packaging, it looked like a new machine. There may have been a few smudges on the aluminum, but I'll overlook that as part of the deal.
-Douggo

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    Type
    Electrical power connector
    Production history
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    AMP
    Produced
    1963
    General specifications
    Width
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    Height
    6 mm (female), 8 mm (male)
    Pins
    4
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    Max. voltage
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    Black
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    Black
    Ground
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    3
    Black
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    Red
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