At eBay, get a refurb Apple Watch Ultra 2 GPS + Cellular 49mm Titanium Smart Watch for $396.99. It's the best deal we've seen for this model in any condition. It includes a 1-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
- up to 36 hours of battery life
- fall and crash detection
- Model: MX4P3LW/A
The same one in refurbished condition is $140 or more on Amazon today. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
Save on all kinds of Apple items. Plus, promo code "CYBERWEEK20" will apply to some, so look out for those extra savings. Shop Now at eBay
Save on new and refurbished Apple Watches in these Early Black Friday deals. These November 2025 price drops are ongoing deals. These Series 10 watch drops as low as $299 bought new. Shop Now at Walmart
Get the refurbished Apple Watch Series 6 40mm GPS + Cellular Smartwatch at eBay for $106.99, a $30 drop since our last mention. It includes a 1-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
- Blood Oxygen app
- Always-On Retina display
- up to 18 hours battery life
- Model: M02R3LL/A
You'd pay $800 for it new elsewhere. It's backed by a one-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
- up to 36 hours of battery life
- fall & crash detection
Bag savings of as much as 66% off across thousands of items including new, open-box, and refurbished Apple watches and lots of accessories too. Opt for store pickup (where available) to dodge the $6.99 shipping fee or orders of $35 or more ship for free. Buy Now at Walmart
Save big on various series and new or refurbished condition Apple watches. If you're shopping for new, check to see if there's an open-box offer, this can save quite a bit. Plus, extra savings of as much as $150 off can be had trading in your old device. Shop Now at Best Buy
That's the second-best price we've seen. A 1-year Allstate warranty is provided. Buy Now at eBay
- up to 36 hours of battery life
- fall & crash detection
- Model: A2986
That's the best price we've seen for it in any condition, at $28 under our April refurb mention. Plus, you'd pay $38 more for a refurb at other stores. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- blood oxygen sensor
- always-on Retina display
- workout tracking
- swimproof design
- Model: M00J3LL/A
That's by far the best we've seen on this model in any condition; and a $66 refurb low today. Buy Now at eBay
- crack-resistant front crystal
- IP6X dust resistance and swim proof
- always-on Retina display
- measures blood oxygen level
- takes ECG
- sleep tracker
That's the best we've ever seen on this model and a refurb low by at least $25 today. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy 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.)”
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.