You'd pay at least $199 for another refurb of this model elsewhere today. This one at Woot comes with a 90-day iRobot warranty. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
- app and voice control
Use coupon code "TIDYUP20" 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
This is the lowest price we've ever seen for the Dyson V10 model. You'd pay around $500 for a new one elsewhere. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
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
It's another drop since last month's mention and the best price we've ever seen for this Roomba. You'd pay $30 more for a refurb at Amazon. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
- smart mapping
- self cleaning
- cartridge filter
- Model: j755920
It's another drop since our last mention and the lowest price we've ever seen for this Dyson V10 model. You'd pay around $500 for a new one elsewhere. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
This $80 price tag is by far the best price we've seen, even less than refurbs we've listed in the last month (this one is new). You'd pay over $100 more for one today at Woot. This price is for the White model; you can pay an additional $10 for the Black version. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
- WiFi
- voice control
- smart mapping
- Model: m611020
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 an extra 20% off over 20 certified refurbished iRobot vacuum cleaners. Pictured is the refurb iRobot Roomba j9+ Robot Vacuum & Mop, which is $331 after the code (it's over $1,000 for a brand-new one at Amazon). Shop Now at eBay
Get deals on select new and refurbished robot vacuum cleaners in this sale, with prices starting from $59.99. Each refurb includes a 90-day Woot warranty. Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
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 "JULYFINDS" and you'll get this deal. It's $315 cheaper than what you'd pay for a new model elsewhere. It comes with a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
Coupon code "JULYFINDS" cuts an extra 20% off all of the Dyson refurbs in this eBay Outlet. It includes the pictured certified refurb Dyson SV25 V8 Extra Cordless Vacuum, which is $200 (you'd pay around $350 for a new one elsewhere). A 2-year Allstate warranty applies to all models. Shop Now at eBay
Get the best price we've seen via code "JULYFINDS", and $202 less than you'd pay for a factory sealed version from Dyson direct. This is a certifed refurb item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- crevice tool
- combination tool
- docking station
- mini soft dusting brush
- wand clip
- 60 minute run time
- Model: 40048102
Coupon code "JULYFINDS" drops this vacuum to the best price we've ever seen for a refurb, and $157 less than you'd pay for this model in new condition today. This is a certified refurb item backed by a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
- up to 40 minutes of run time
- 4 Dyson-engineered accessories
- hair screw tool for removing pet hair
- Model: 400473-01
That's $10 under the last time we listed it, and the best price we've seen. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
Use coupon code "THINGSYOULOVE" at checkout to get this price. A new one costs $220 more at another store. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
Use coupon code "THINGSYOULOVE" to get this deal. You'd pay $900 for this new at Amazon. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
- 5-in-1 multifunction cleaner
- Smart SwitchPro motor
- Continuous self-cleaning
- ZeroTangle brush for hair
- FlashDry self-cleaning system
- 65 min battery runtime
- Model: Tineco Floor ONE Switch S7
It's $282 off and the lowest price we've seen in any condition. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
- dual tanks
- multi-surface cleaning
- 36V lithium ion battery
- automatic self cleaning
- WiFi connectivity to app
- Model: 2554A
Use code "THINGSYOULOVE" to get this deal. It's $281 under our mention from a year ago and the lowest price we've ever seen for it in any condition. It's a certified refurbished item with a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- 6000Pa suction
- 350ml dustbin
- Model: S8PU01-01
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.)”
Check Out These Posts From Our Blog Team
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.