Apple is now selling refurbished iPads in their online Apple Store starting at $449 for the 16GB Wi-Fi model.
We test and certify all Apple refurbished products and include a 1-year warranty. All refurbished iPad models also include a brand new battery and outer shell. Supply is limited and availability is guaranteed once we receive your full payment.
Where does the supply for refurbished iPads come from, especially so soon (relatively) after its introduction? Scares me to think there's something inherently wrong with these or all iPads.
There's nothing wrong with them. Working as a technician (can't state the company) myself I can confirm that these iPads will either be returns to the online store OR iPad's seen through Apple's Genius Bars around the world.