Apply coupon code "TIDYUP20" on a selection of certified refurbished Roborock robot vacuums at eBay and get an extra 20% off. Prices start at $207.99 after the promo code. Plus, they all include an Allstate warranty. Shop Now at eBay
Apply coupon code "JULYFINDS" and you'll get this Roomba for under $100. It's great if you want a robot vacuum without shelling out big bucks. It's a certified refurb, but comes with a 2-year Allstate warranty for added security. Buy Now at eBay
Apply coupon code "JULYFINDS" and you'll knock another 20% off this already-discounted refurb from iRobot. You'd pay over $1,000 for a new model at Amazon. Buy Now at eBay
- Clean Base automatically empties debris and refills water or solution for up to 30 days of cleaning
- fully retractable mop function
- 4-stage cleaning
- Model: C975020
Apply coupon code "THINGSYOULOVE" and you'll get this robot vac and mop at the best price we've ever seen. You'd pay $35 more for the same refurb at Amazon. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
Use coupon code "THINGSYOULOVE" to drop it to the best price we've seen. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
As Meh's Daily Deal, get nearly 60% off this refurbished robot vacuum and mop. You'd pay $240 for it new at Walmart. Plus, use coupon code "DEALNEWS" to get free shipping, an additional $8.99 savings. Buy Now at Meh
- Matrix Clean Navigation
- self-cleaning brushroll
Drop this model to the second-best price we've seen when you use coupon code "STARTSAVING" at checkout. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
- WiFi
- voice control
- smart mapping
- Model: m611020
Apply coupon code "MEMORIALDEALS" to get the best price we've seen for this vacuum in any condition. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
- smart mapping
- self cleaning
- cartridge filter
- Model: j755920
Coupon code "FINDYOURFAVES" knocks another 15% off the already-discounted price of this refurb robot vac kit at eBay. It's the best we've ever seen; Amazon currently charges more for a used model. You'll get a 2-year Allstate warranty with your purchase. Buy Now at eBay
That's $40 less than you'd pay for this speaker in factory sealed condition. This is a certified refurb item, and an Allstate 2-Year warranty is provided. Buy Now at eBay
- Alexa-enabled
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and USB connectivity
- With a tap in the Sonos app, Trueplay tuning technology analyzes the unique acoustics of your space and optimizes the speaker’s EQ.
- Model: E10G1US1
Used coupon code "FINDYOURFAVES" at checkout to drop this model to the best price we've seen in any condition. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
Apply coupon code "FINDYOURFAVES" at checkout to get this price. A new model costs at least $280 elsewhere. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
It's the best price we've seen for this model in any condition, including refurbs. Buy Now at Amazon
- auto mop cleaning and drying
- self-cleaning
- AI navigation
- compatible with Alexa
- multi-surface
- Model: RLS6LADC
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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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.