At eBay, get the Certified Refurb EGO Power+ 56V Select Cut 21" Lawn Mower for $120 less than you'd pay in new condition at Lowe's. A two-year Allstate warranty is provided with purchase. Buy Now at eBay
- 56V 7.5h ARC Lithium battery with up to 60 minutes run time on a full charge
- interchangeable lower blades
- self-propel function
- LED headlights
- Model: LM2135SP-FC
It's the best deal we've seen for the EGO Power+ SSA1200 Multi-Head Snow Shovel Attachment in any condition. A 2-year Allstate warranty is included. Buy Now at eBay
- 25-foot directional throwing distance
- 12" clearing surface
- Model: SSA1200
That's $150 under the best price we could find for a new one. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
That's $50 less than you'd pay for a new one. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- compatible with all EGO Power+ Arc Lithium batteries (sold separately)
- 70dB operating noise
- Model: EGO-LB5300-FC
That's $24 less than we could find for a refurb elsewhere. It's covered by a 1-year warranty. Buy Now at Acme Tools
- compatible with all EGO Power+ Arc Lithium batteries (sold separately)
- 70dB operating noise
- Model: EGO-LB5300-FC
It's $61 under the price of a refurb elsewhere. Buy Now at Lowe's
- variable-speed selection and scan angles
- Model: GRL1000-20HVK
You'd pay $94 for a refurbished unit elsewhere. Buy Now at Lowe's
- delivers up to 3,500 no-load strokes per minute
- large die-cast aluminum footplate
- variable-speed control and trigger
- four orbital-action settings
- Model: GST18V-50N
That's the best price we could find for a refurb by $33. It's backed by a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
That's a savings of 51%. Buy Now at eBay
- This is a Certified Refurbished item with a 2-year warranty from Allstate.
- 18V Brute Tough Connected-Ready BL Li-Ion 1.2 in. Hammer Drill Driver
- 18V Freak Connected-Ready BL Li-Ion 2-In-1 Impact Driver
- (2) CORE18V 4 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Batteries
- 18V Lithium-Ion Battery Charger
At eBay, get this refurb Makita 7" Sander for $132.99. It's the best price we could find by $147. A 2-year Allstate warranty is included. Buy Now at eBay
At eBay, get the certified refurb Makita 18V Cordless LXT Li-Ion Reciprocating Saw for $75.99. It's the best deal we've seen for this model. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
- up to 3,000 strokes per minute
- tool-less blade exchange
- LED work light
- Model: XRJ01Z
At eBay you can get this certified refurb Makita 18V LXT Compact Recipro Saw for $75.99. It's the best deal we've seen for this model. Home Depot charges $73 more for a new one. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
Each refurb carries a 2-year Allstate warranty. We've pictured the refurbished Makita CXT 12 Max Cordless 2-Pc Combo Kit for $108.99 (low by $39). Shop Now at eBay
You'd pay $74 more in factory sealed condition. It's backed by an Allstate 2-year warranty. Buy Now at eBay
- 30,000 RPM
- shaft lock button
- tool-less depth adjustment
- on-board bit change capabilities
- Model: XOC01Z-R
That's $109 under Amazon's offer for a new kit and the lowest price we could find. It's a certfied refurbished item and has a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
That's $43 under the price Lowe's charges for a new model. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
- up to 450 CFM of air volume and up to 125mph with concentrator
- variable trigger and speed lock
- includes concentrator nozzle
- low-noise operation
- Model: DCBL722B
You'll save $25 over the price of a new one at Home Depot. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
That's $21 under the best price we found for a new one. A 2-year Allstate warranty is included. Buy Now at eBay
- Dual LED Lights
- Depth Adjustment Ring
- Variable Speed Dial
- Soft Start Motor
- Electronic Brake
- Model: DCW600B
You'd pay this same price for a refurbished model at eBay (this one at Amazon is new). This deal is for the tool only and doesn't include a battery. Buy Now at Amazon
- dual-grip trigger handle
- quick-change accessory system
- Model: DCS354B
You can shop over 150 deals on new and refurbished DeWalt power tools in this outlet section at eBay. Pictured is the DeWalt DCM200E1 20V XR 18" Brushless Cordless Bandfile Kit, which is $289 ($10 cheaper than Amazon's price). Shop Now at eBay
Get this price via coupon code "BESTOFBRANDS". You'd pay $129 for it new elsewhere. It's backed by a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
Coupon code "WORXLOVEFALL10" drops it to $63 under the best price we found for a new one. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- brushless motor
- 3-speed control
- up 95 MPH air speed
- Model: WG584.9
Apply coupon code "TOOLSTIME2025" to get this deal. It's $51 off list and the best price we could find. It's also $26 under the best price we could find for a new one. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
- brushless motor
- variable air speed
- Model: WX747L.9
Use coupon code "WORXSPRINGSALE" at checkout to take an extra $10 off these already-discounted new and refurbished Worx tools. We've pictured the refurb Worx 20V Powershare Cordless 22" Hedge Trimmer for $61.99 after coupon (low by $8). Shop Now at eBay
A new one of these is $77 at Amazon today. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- 3-speed
- LED light
- carrying bag
- belt clip
- Model: WX261L
- UPC: 845534021943
This is a great option for getting stocked up with garden power equipment without breaking the bank. Some of the offers here are significantly lower than you'd pay for brand new ones elsewhere - like the pictured Refurb Greenworks 80V 16" String Trimmer w/ 2.0Ah Battery & Charger for $149.99 ($100 more for a new one on Amazon today.) Orders above $100 dodge the shipping fees, which vary. Shop Now at greenworks
It's $20 under the best price we could find for a refurb elsewhere. (This model is new.) Buy Now at Amazon
Over 160 new and refurbished Greenworks tools are discounted in this clearance sale. Each refurb includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Shop Now at eBay
It's $48 under the price of a new one. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
It's $80 under the best price we could find for a brand new one. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
You'd pay $129 at most stores for new one. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
The discount applies in cart. That's $34 under the best price we could find for a new one. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- LED lighting
- All metal gear case
- Uses M18 battery (battery and charger not included)
It's the best deal we've seen for this model in any condition. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
- 13-amp motor
- moves up to 550-lbs. of snow per minute
- 180° adjustable discharge chute
- easy-glide all-terrain wheels
- cuts 18" x 8" with each pass
- Model: SJ618E
It's $73 less than what Amazon charges for a new one. It includes a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
That's $75 less than you'd pay for this in new condition, and is a great economical option for smaller lawns. This is a certified refurb item, and a two-year Allstate warranty is provided. Buy Now at eBay
- 3-position manual height control
- 10.6-gallon hard-top rear bag
- collapsible handle
- Model: MJ401E
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PC Zone offers the IBM ThinkPad 560 233/32/4.0/12.1 TFT with a free carrying case for $1,349, tied for the lowest price we've seen.
A reader notes that PC Mall offers the refurbished Hewlett Packard LaserJet 6MP laser printer for $499.99. It's the lowest price we've seen and comes with a one-year warranty.
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Use promo code "NEWPROJECTS10" to get an extra 10% off when you spend $100 or more on this selection of new and refurbished tools at eBay. We've pictured the certified refurb DeWalt 20V MAX XR Jig Saw (No Battery) for $139 after coupon (low by $9). Each refurb includes a 1- or 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
In this section you can get deals on refurbished and preowned tools and home improvement essentials. Stock on select items may be limited. Shop Now at Amazon
Use coupon code "WORXAUTUMN10" to take an extra $10 off a range of Certified Refurb Worx power tools and accessories, all backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. We've pictured the Certified Refurb Worx WX572L BladeRunner X2 Portable Tabletop Saw for $124.99. (A $25 low) Shop Now at eBay
We've pictured this Certified Refurb Milwaukee M18 Oscillating Multi-Tool for $64.20 in-cart ($100+ elsewhere new.) Shop Now at eBay
It's $150 or more new. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
Save on over 1,000 new and refurb tools via the promo code "HOSTWITHMOST". We've pictured the Certified Refurb Makita 18V LXT Cordless Blower Kit for $149 after the code (low by $110). Shipping varies, with many items shipping for free. 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.