Do refurbished laptop prices drop over time, and when is the best time to buy?

Refurbished laptop prices do drift down over time, but more gradually and less predictably than new-laptop prices, because refurbished pricing tracks the supply of specific models rather than a fixed release calendar. When a particular business model comes off corporate fleets in large volumes, supply rises and prices for that model soften; when stock of a popular configuration runs low, prices firm up. So the best time to buy is less about waiting for a sale season and more about buying when the exact configuration you want is in good supply at a fair price. Festive periods and end-of-quarter windows can bring discounts, but a well-priced certified unit available today is usually better than gambling on a future drop, especially if you need the laptop now. Focus on getting a fair price (40 to 60% below new) with a warranty and a GST invoice rather than trying to time the market.