Score deals on many refurbed iPhone models, such as the pictured Refurbished Unlocked Apple iPhone 12 Mini 64GB Smartphone, which starts from $188.
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Save on new, open box, and refurbished storage from Seagate, Western Digital, Samsung, PNY, and more. My Best Buy members get it shipped for free. (It's free to sign up.) Shop Now at Best Buy
Get deals on refurbished Apple iPhone 15 and 16 series models, with prices starting from $459.99. Each model includes a 2-year Woot warranty. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Get up to 30% off over 20 certified refurbished smart glasses. Prices start at $239. Shop Now at Meta
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
Shop new and refurbished air conditioners and fans from GE, Midea, and more. Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
eBay has a large selection of refurbished Apple iPhones, Watches, and AirPods discounted up to 70% off. We've already found some of the best prices we've seen on refurbished previous model iPhones. Plus, these sellers all include a 1 or 2-year Allstate warranty. Shop Now at eBay
In this sale you can get deals on a selection of refurbished and open-box digital cameras, security cameras, 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 $89 more for a refurb of this model today at Amazon. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
Get deals on select new and refurb tablets, laptops, components, and PC accessories. Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
If you can't afford to splurge on one of Apple or Samsung's latest gadgets, you can save some significant cash by buying a certified refurb in this sale at eBay. Nearly 200 devices are on sale, with discounts of up to 65% off available. They all come with AllState warranties. Shop Now at eBay
Save on refurbished upright, robot, and handheld vacuums. We've pictured the Refurb Shark Navigator R-NV250 Swivel Pro Plus Upright Vacuum for $110. Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Shop over 500 new and refurbished laptops with prices starting as low as $120. You will find deals from Dell, Acer, HP, Samsung, and more. We've pictured the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i Celeron N4500 15.6" Laptop for $279 ($120 off). Shop Now at Target
It's the best deal we've seen for this model. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
This is offered as Meh's daily deal for today. That's $100 less than you'd pay for a new one. Plus, coupon code "DEALNEWS" gives free shipping. This is a certified refurbished item, and no warranty information is provided. Buy Now at Meh
- Apple Airplay 2
- adjustable bass and treble controls
- Model: ONESLUS1BLK
This is $61 cheaper than the best price we've previosuly seen for this certified refurb model. You'd pay $550 for a new model elsewhere today. It comes with a 2-year Allstate warranty. 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
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.