Save on this selection on new and refurbished laptops from two top brands. We've picked out this ASUS Vivobook 15 X Elite X1E-78-100 15.6" 3K Laptop for $829.99 ($470 off.) Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Dell offers 25 refurbished Dell Precision 3561 laptops are half off. Most feature 11th-generation i7 CPUs, with 16GB to 32GB RAM, and up to 1TB SSDs. Buy Now at Dell Refurbished Store
If you're looking for a good deal on a cheap laptop for back-to-school-bound kids or teens, there are some low prices in this Best Buy Outlet. Prices on refurbs start at just $60, while new builds are as low as $117. They all ship for free, too. Buy Now at Best Buy
Need a laptop but don't want to pay full price for a new one? eBay has thousands of certified refurbished laptops discounted up to 70% off. They include a 1 or 2-year Allstate warranty and in most cases have fast free shipping. Shop Now at eBay
Save on a huge selection of refurbished and new laptops from Lenovo, Dell, and Apple. We've pictured the Refurb Apple MacBook Pro Coffee Lake i7 16" Laptop w/ 512GB SSD (2019), model no. MVVJ2LL/A, for $670 ($44 under our May mention of this refurb and the lowest price we've seen). Most or all of the refurbs have the 1-year or 2-year warranties from Allstate. Check the details on the product page for specific warranty info on any given offer. Shop Now at eBay
In this sale you can get deals on a selection of refurbished and open-box phones, from brands like Samsung, Apple, 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
If you don't have enough cash to buy a brand-new phone, you can shop refurbished devices at Amazon. Samsung Galaxy phones are as low as $39, while iPhones start at $113. You can also save on Google, Motorola, TCL, and other brands of smartphones. You'll find the warranty information on each of the product pages. Buy Now at Amazon
Use the promo code "TECH4THEM" to bag the extras on these already-discounted items. Save on Apple, Samsung, Motorola, and more. We've pictured this Refurb Apple iPhone 16e 128GB Smartphone for $409.99 after code ($190 off in total.) Shop Now at eBay
Save on refurb coffee makers, toasters, microwaves, portable refrigerators, cordless kettles, robot vacs, air fryers, juicers, and more. We've pictured the Certified Refurb Cuisinart CPT-435FR Metal 4-Slice Toaster for $60 ($90 off). Most or all of these refurbs come with a 1-year or 2-year warranty from Allstate. Check the individual product page of an offer to see specific warranty info. Shop Now at eBay
Save on refurbished coffee makers, mini fridges, robotic vacuums, blenders, and more. We've pictured the Certified Refurbished Cuisinart Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker for $29.95 ($30 off). Certified refurbished items are backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Shop Now at eBay
You'd pay $45 more for it new at Amazon. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
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- broil rack
- temp range from 105° to 450°
- Model: AF161
Use promo code "TECH4THEM" to drop the price. That's by far the best we've ever seen and a total of $696 off. Buy Now at eBay
You'd pay $75 more for a refurb today at Amazon. Plus, you'll get a 1-year Allstate warranty with your purchase at eBay. Buy Now at eBay
Get some of Dell Refurbished's best prices in this Hot Deals section, with Latitude laptops marked down as low as $199. All orders get free shipping, and all refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Coupon codes won't apply to these builds. Buy Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Back-to-school shoppers can shop lots of cheap monitors in this Acer Recertified outlet at eBay. Prices start at just $60. Pictured is the refurb Acer CB272E 27" 1080p Monitor, which is $96 (you'd pay over $170 for a new one at Amazon). A 2-year Allstate warranty comes with these refurbs. Buy Now at eBay
Need a printer for the new school year but don't want to pay full price? eBay has a great selection of new and refurbished printers marked down up to 60% off. The refurbished ones include an Allstate warranty. Shop Now at eBay
Stack promo code "DEAL10" to take an extra 10% off a selection of Certified Refurbished Belkin cellphone chargers and USB hubs. (This works with the automatic discounts of 40% to 50% off.) We've pictured the Certified Refurb Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSave 15W for $54.49 after code. Shipping adds $7.95, but orders of $75 or more ship free. Shop Now at Belkin
Save on everything from laptops to headphones and gaming consoles from brands like Apple, Playstation, Nintendo, JBL, Acer, and more. We've pictured the Certified Refurb Acer Aspire 3 6th-Gen. Ryzen 5 15.6" Touchscreen Laptop for $310 ($190 off). Shop Now at Target
Make homework and studying a little easier. We've pictured the Certified Refurb Sony Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones for $180 (you'd pay double for a new unit elsewhere). These are certified refurbished items and backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Shop Now at eBay
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.