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apple refurb watcher · june 1 proof

The 64GB Mac Studio alert that started RefurbSitter.

I was waiting on one specific Apple refurbished Mac Studio. RefurbSitter spotted it at 7:01:44 PM ET and sent the alert 32 seconds later.

64GB Mac Studio M4 Maxalerted in 32 secofficial apple.com linktimestamped receipt

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detected

7:01:44

Apple refurbished store, exact 64GB Studio config.

alert sent

7:02:16

Priority alert dispatched 32 seconds after detection.

email monitor

8:03:44

Recorded competing email arrived about an hour later.

what happened

One recorded proof point. Exact timestamps.

The June 1 receipt has the useful chain: local detection, outbound alert, Apple order confirmation, and the later third-party email.

RefurbSitter does not auto-buy, does not touch Apple credentials, and only points you at official Apple refurbished listings. Inventory can still sell out before checkout.

June 1, 2026 · ETrecordedAbout an hour before a recorded competitor email.
7:01:44 PMLocal watcher detected G1CD5LL/A, Refurbished Mac Studio M4 Max, 16-core CPU / 40-core GPU, 64GB, 1TB.
7:02:16 PMPriority alert sent. Buy window opened.
7:03:03 PMApple order confirmed. Replacement Mac Studio processing ($2,459).
8:01:03 PMEarlier (May 21) Mac Studio return request received (14-core/32-core unit).
8:03:44 PMCompeting monitor email arrived, same $2,459 listing.

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