Save on iPhones, Galaxy phones, Apple Watches, and more, each with a 1-year Allstate warranty. We've pictured the Refurb Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S22 5G 128GB Phone for $225 (low by $23). Shop Now at eBay
Get an extra 40% off these configurations with code "FESTIVE40". Plus, the code also bags free shipping. (You may need to enter your location info in cart before applying the coupon code.) All refurbished systems come with a 100-Day Dell warranty. Hot Deals are excluded. Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Save big on various series and new or refurbished condition Galaxy 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 $120 off can be had trading in your old device. Shop Now at Best Buy
You'd pay well over $100 for a new one of these Ember Mugs (including the cheapest one in this sale, which is just $47). Each model includes a 30-day Ember warranty. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Save on a selection of previous generations (GPS and GPS + Cellular models). Pictured is the Refurb Apple Watch Series 8 45mm GPS + Cellular for $190 (low by $100). Shop Now at eBay
Refurbished Latitude 5520 laptops start from just $249 in this sale. Plus, coupon code "FESTIVE40" gets free shipping. (You may need to enter your address in cart before applying the coupon code.) All refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Use coupon code "FESTIVE40" to take 40% off any laptop — deals start from just $155.40 after it's applied. Plus, the code also bags free shipping. (You may need to enter your location info in cart before applying the coupon code.) All refurbished systems come with a 100-Day Dell warranty. Hot Deals are excluded. Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
That's $26 under the best price we could find for a new one, and tied with our mention from last week as the lowest price we've seen for it in any condition. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
Save an extra 10% on select items (marked on the page) with coupon code "GREENTOOLS10". Pictured is the Certified Refurb Bosch 1 HP Corded Electronic Palm Router Kit for $72 after code ($90 at Amazon).
These are certified refurb items backed by a 2-year Allstate warranty. Shop Now at eBay
Get these touchscreen laptops, each packing a 10th-generation i7 CPU, at half price. Plus, coupon code "FESTIVE40" applies to get free shipping. (You may need to enter your address in cart before applying the coupon code.) All refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Buy Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Find deep discounts on nearly 50 items including monitors, laptops, and more. All Hot Deals ship for free. All refurbished systems are backed by a 100-day Dell warranty. Buy Now at Dell Refurbished Store
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
These laptops are all 51% off, and equipped with 10th-generation i5 and i7 CPUs. Coupon code "CLEARSHIP1" gets free shipping. (It should automatically apply, but if not, you may need to enter your address in cart before applying the coupon code.) All refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Buy Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Save big on various series and new or refurbished condition Galaxy 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 $120 off can be had trading in your old device. Shop Now at Best Buy
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
Best Buy has discounted a selection of new and refurbished iPads, with prices starting from $129.99. We've pictured the Apple iPad 10.2" 256GB WiFi Tablet (2021) for $349.99 (best price we've seen). Buy Now at Best Buy
These are half off and priced as marked. Coupon code "CLEARSHIP1" gets free shipping. (It should automatically apply, but if not, you may need to enter your address in cart before applying the coupon code.) All refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Shop deals on a range of new and refurbished Milwaukee tools from authorized sellers, with safety gear from $7, hand tools from $9, power tool accessories from $11, and more. Plus, these items score free shipping. Shop Now at eBay
Take at least $50 off new and refurbished models. We've pictured the Apple Watch Series 9 GPS 45mm Smartwatch w/ Sport Band (2023) for $343.99 ($85 off). Shop Now at Best Buy
Save on seven builds, with prices starting from $339. Coupon code "CLEARSHIP1" should automatically apply to get free shipping. (If not, you may need to enter your address in cart before applying the coupon code.) All refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
These servers are half off, with prices starting from $2,249. Coupon code "CLEARSHIP1" should automatically apply to get free shipping. (If not, you may need to enter your address in cart before applying the coupon code.) All refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Shop refurbs, Certified Refurbished and new tools from DeWalt, EcoFlow, Sun Joe, Milwaukee, and more. We've pictured the Certified Refurb Milwaukee M18 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw (No Battery) for $85 ($20 off). Certified Refurbished items are back by a 2-year All-State warranty. Shop Now at eBay
Find savings on new and refurb items in this section. Deals include $50 off the Apple Watch Series 10 42mm GPS Smartwatch (2024) savings on refurb Apple iPhones, gift card deals on iPhone and Samsung phones, and much more. Shipping is free for most orders over $35. Shop Now at Walmart
Prices for these laptops start from $329 (although if you want an OS with your order, they start from $337). Coupon code "CLEARSHIP1" gets free shipping, too. (It should automatically apply; if not, you may need to enter your address in cart before applying the coupon code.) All refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Buy Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Save on over 50 models, including laptops from $299 and all-in-one desktops from $309. The site advertises free shipping, but at time of writing, it starts at $9.99 — your mileage may (hopefully) vary. Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Save on brands like Lenovo, HP, Acer, ASUS, and even Apple and refurb items. You'll also find savings on tablets and accessories in this section. We've pictured the Apple MacBook Air M1 13" Laptop (2020) for $599 ($100 off). Shipping is free on most orders over $35. Buy Now at Walmart
The Bose Black Friday sale is on and prices on new and refurbished items are marked down up to 58% off. Shop Now at Bose
Save on an array of items, from a video game to boxers, an ice cream maker, and the Refurb SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset for $70 ($200 new elsewhere, pictured). Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Target Circle members get an extra 25% off select refurbished Apple Watch and iPad models. That puts most of these at or near lowest-we've-seen prices. Target Circle is free to join. Shop Now at Target
Find savings on new and refurb items in this section. Deals include Straight Talk phones starting at $40, $100 off the 2nd Gen. Apple Watch SE, up to 35% off refurb Apple iPhones, gift card deals on iPhone and Samsung phones, and much more. Shipping is free for most orders over $35. Shop Now at Walmart
Coupon code "BLACKFRIDAY" cuts these prices in half — after it's applied, prices range from $259.50 to $284.50. In order to get free shipping with the coupon, you may need to enter your address in cart before applying the coupon code. All refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Buy Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Use coupon code "BLACKFRIDAY" to get this discount — the prices range from $394.50 to $434.50 once it's applied. In order to get free shipping with the coupon, you may need to enter your location info in cart before applying the coupon code. All refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Buy Now at Dell Refurbished Store
You'd have to pay $43 more to grab a new unit of this GPS from Garmin direct or Amazon today. Plus, a two-year warranty from Allstate applies. Buy Now at eBay
- Garmin voice assist
- includes History database of notable sites, Tripadvisor traveler ratings, and a U.S. national parks directory
- driver alerts for sharp curves, speed changes, school zones, and more
- built-in Bluetooth wireless calling
- live traffic, weather, and fuel prices
That's the best deal we've seen and beats a refurb mention from last year by $10. Buy Now at Amazon
- 180° field of view
- built-in GPS
- Live View monitoring
- Model: 010-02505-05
Save on iPhones, MacBooks, Apple Watch, AirPods, and more, all with a 1- or 2-year warranty from Allstate. Shop Now at eBay
You'd pay around $75 to snag a new unit of this handheld spot treatment and cleaner elsewhere today. A 2-year warranty from Allstate is included. Buy Now at eBay
- cordless
- loosens, lifts, and removes pet stains
- 7.2V rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- includes removable scrub brush & 2 bottles Bissell Pro Oxy Spot & Stain formula
- Model: 3181
Save on refurb, open-box, and new model sets, starting at $140. Pictured is the Open-Box Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals for $160 ($200 for it elsewhere). Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
That's up to half off these laptops. Plus, you'll get free shipping when you apply coupon code "CLEARSHIP1", for an extra savings of $10. (You may need to enter your location info in-cart before applying the coupon.) All refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Buy Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Apply coupon code "SHOPCYBER20" to knock an additional $36 off this refurb blower kit, making it $22 less than our mention from two months ago and the best price we could find in any condition today by $56. Plus, a two-year warranty from Allstate 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.)”
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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.