In this sale you can get deals on a selection of refurbished and open-box phones, from brands like Samsung and Motorola. These items in the Amazon Resale section are returns that have been put through a quality check process and graded anywhere from "Used, As Is" to "Like New" condition. Shop Now at Amazon
Get deals on select new, open-box, and refurbished Apple computers, including Mac minis and iMacs. Each refurb includes a 90-day Woot limited warranty.
If you're shopping via the Woot app on August 16, you may be able to save an extra 10% on the price of these computers. Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
These deals include savings on refurbished tools and electronics like laptops and phones. Shipping adds $7, or get free shipping on $35+. These restored products come with a 90-day free return warranty. Shop Now at Walmart
In this section you'll get deals on a large selection of refurbished tools and home improvement items, with brands including Bosch, Makita, eufy, and DeWalt. Shop Now at Amazon
Shop 16 products in the Bose Certified Refurbished Sale and get up to 40% off. Plus, coupon code "SUMMER25" takes an extra 25% off. You will find deals on headphones, speakers, and more. Everything ships for free. Shop Now at Bose
There's a lot in here - save on chargers & wall outlets, dash cams, toys, camera accessories, headphones, refurb iPhones, and more. We've picked out this Grade-A Refurb Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max from $680.
This deal was good enough to make our roundup of the top five best deals of the day. Follow that link to see our latest selection. Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
You'll find savings on everything from electronics to tools, handbags, sporting goods, and more. We've pictured the EGO Select Cut Cordless 21" Self Propelled Lawn Mower Kit for $599 ($150 off). Like New, Good, and Fair products come with a 90-day free return. Premium products come with a minimum 1-year warranty (except select vacuum cleaners where noted on product page). Shop Now at Walmart
The refurb iPhone SE starts at $137, refurb iPhone 11 at $178, refurb iPhone 12 at $153, refurb iPhone 13 at $283, and the refurb iPhone 14 at $321. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
These are the best starting prices we've seen on these series. Save on the series 4 from $50, series 7 from $110, and the 8 from $160. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Shop via the Woot app to bag the extra 10% off this selection automatically in-cart (app discount has a max savings of $20 per order.) Save on the iPad 6 from $81, iPad 7 from $108, iPad 8 from $126, or iPad 10 from $250, after app discount. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Save on iPhone XS, XR, and various version of iPhone 11 & iPhone 12. We've pictured this Unlocked Refurb Apple iPhone 11 Pro from $261.99. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
The refurbished Apple watch series 5 collection starts at $70, the Ultra starts at $380. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Save on the XS from $110, 11 from $150, 12 from $140, & 13 from $220. We've pictured the Refurb Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max from $419.99. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Refurbished Products: The Basics
So you’ve discovered a product that you need or that you’d like to have, but you can’t quite work it into the budget — what now? Perhaps it’s time to take a look at the refurbished market to find a deal at a more reasonable price. But just what does “refurbished” mean? Are these products safe to buy?
The experts here at DealNews have not only sussed out the best refurbished deals the internet has to offer, but also compiled a list of terminology and resources to help you navigate the murky waters of refurbished versus new products.
What is a Refurbished Product?
Many people often have misgivings about refurbished items, but “refurbished” is merely a blanket term that refers to an item that has been returned, checked for quality and repaired to some degree, and then offered up for sale once more. Individual retailers and manufacturers may have slightly different takes on what qualifies an item as refurbished or reconditioned,though.
Many refurbished items are as good as new, as we note in this Blog article . However, for some reason, these items can't be sold as “new” — they could've been floor models, been returned during their return window, had their packaging damaged, or they could be defective in some way.
Refurbished vs. Used or Pre-Owned
As mentioned above, some refurbished items may have been returned due to some issue with the product, while others may have been traded in or resold. So why aren’t they simply noted as being pre-owned? The two terms actually have quite different meanings.
A refurbished product may have had a previous owner, but the item has been cleaned, inspected, and given thorough testing before returning to the market.
On the other hand, used or pre-owned products fall under no such quality guarantee. Therefore, as Refurb.me notes , “This means used products can be unreliable and are not guaranteed to work as they have not been rigorously tested.”
Types of Refurbished Products
Now that we’ve explored the basics, it’s time to take a deep dive into what the different terms for or classifications of refurbished items mean.
- Factory-Refurbished or Manufacturer-Refurbished: These items have been returned to the original manufacturer of the device and thus have been cleaned, repaired, and inspected by them (rather than a third-party seller). These products are also sometimes called “certified refurbished”.
- Seller-Refurbished: This includes any product that has been refurbished by someone other than the original manufacturer, including any third-party sellers, individuals, or other refurbishment companies.
- Reconditioned or Remanufactured: As Amazon notes, these terms are "largely interchangeable" with refurbished. The use of the different terms depends largely on vendor preference.
What About Warranties?
The warranty included with a refurbished product will generally vary depending on the seller. For example, Apple offers a full 1-year limited warranty with their Apple Certified Refurbished Products, while Dell offers a 100-day limited warranty. Asus offers a 90-day limited warranty, which is most commonplace for a refurbished or remanufactured item. Overall, a year tends to be the best warranty term you’ll find for these products, while the shortest will typically net you around 30 days.
What are the Benefits of Refurbished Products?
The biggest advantage to buying refurbished is price. Refurbished products can be as much as 50% cheaper than the original price for the new product, so they are a good option for the budget-conscious.
Not only can buying refurbished save your wallet, they may also save you time avoiding the hassles of returns or exchanges. Amazon mentions that, in their experience, “reconditioned items typically have very low return rates compared to retail goods because they've been so carefully inspected. (Quite often, manufacturers will inspect only one or two items out of every ‘lot’ of brand-new merchandise.)”
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Everything You Need to Know About Buying Refurbished Electronics
By: Brittany Buchanan, Staffwriter
Brittany has been working at DealNews since 2013. As a member of the Content team, she spends most of her time sussing out whether stores are offering a good sale, as well as being a stickler for all things grammar and formatting. She spends most of her free time at home entertaining her small shih tzu puppy, testing new recipes, and traveling other worlds via video games and novels.