Verizon has an eBay storefront where you can pick up big discounts on refurbished unlocked Apple iPhones from the 12 to the 17 Pro Max. It includes a 1-year Allstate warranty and has a 30-day free return period. Check back regularly for price drops and new device availability. Buy Now at eBay
This selection includes several models of "Grade A" refurbished Apple iPhones and Smart Watches. You can get an Apple Watch Series 4 for as low as $69.99, while the iPhone XR starts at $130 and iPhone 11 at $180. These all come with at least a 1-year Woot limited warranty. Sale ends April 2 at 1am ET. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
This sale rounds up robot vacs, cordless sticks, handhelds, spray mops, and refurbished Sharks and Dysons. We've pictured this Dyson V15 Detect Pro Cordless Vacuum Cleaner for $479.99 (40% off.) Highlights include up to 73% off select floor-care gear, with plenty of robot vacuum and wet/dry options. Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Most new Herman Miller chairs cost over $1,000. Find refurbished models at eBay and save hundreds. Shop Now at eBay
This is the lowest price we've ever seen for a pair of the Apple AirPods 4 (including refurbished models; these are new but won't ship in their original packaging). It's $39 cheaper than what you'd pay for a factory-sealed pair at Amazon. Buy Now at Walmart
- USB-C charging
- smallest charging case yet for AirPods
- 30 hours of battery life
- three months of Apple Music for free
- free engraving
- Model: MXP63LL/A
Use promo code "WATCHES25" to get an extra 25% off on this large selection of refurb Citizen and Bulova men's watches. We've pictured the Citizen Men's Air Chronograph Calendar Eco-Drive Watch for $212.24 after coupon (low by $137). Each watch includes a 1-year Allstate warranty. Shop Now at eBay
In this section you'll find deals on a large selection of refurbished and preowned phones and phone accessories, including brands like Apple and Samsung. Shop Now at Amazon
It's the best deal we've seen for this model. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
That's $499 under the price of a new one elsewhere. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
- propane or gasoline
- Model: WH03242F
Use promo code "DEVICES20" to take an extra 20% off a selection of already-discounted refurbished Amazon devices in this sale at Woot. Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Use promo code "FAVEFINDS20" to drop this model to the best-ever price we've seen. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
- 3 USB-C charging ports
- 2 USB-A ports
- 2 car outlets
- HyperFlash technology
- Model: A1780
Use promo code "FAVEFINDS20" to bag the extras on this selection of new and refurbished vacuum cleaners, fans, hair care items, and more - several of which fall to all time lows after the code. 2-year Allstate warranties apply to the refurbs. Shop Now at eBay
Use promo code "NEWFAVE15" to take an extra 15% off a large selection of new and refurbished home and garden essentials in this sale at eBay. We've pictured the Neotec Commercial Backpack Leaf/Snow Blower for $169.99 after coupon (low by $10). Shop Now at eBay
There's over 100 clearance, open-box, and refurbished pairs to save on; including from top brands like Apple, Bose, Shoks and more. Shop Now at Best Buy
Get deals on Dell, HP, Asus, and more laptops and one desktop. We've pictured this Refurb Asus Vivobook Go Ryzen 3 15.6" FHD Laptop for $245 (over $300 elsewhere.) Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
In this sale you can get deals on a selection of refurbished and open-box automotive essentials and accessories. 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
You'd pay $100 for them new elsewhere.
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- up to 40 hours of playback with active noise cancellation
- Bluetooth 5.0
- frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz
- Model: 660NC
In this section you can get deals on refurbished and preowned tools and home improvement essentials. Stock on select items may be limited. Shop Now at Amazon
In this sale you can get deals on a selection of refurbished and open-box small appliances and kitchen essentials and accessories. 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
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.