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Is it rare? There are so many startups that come and go and they buy laptops (new) for employees...

Sure, and their options include literally everything else on the market, including older macbooks. You're missing the point by a mile.

What's your point? That it doesn't hurt Apple's bottom line so why not?

Cost of materials should not dictate the final price. There's always a lot more to it.