Save on refurbished models of iPhones, Samsung, Google, and more. We've pictured the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Smartphone for $290.12 (71% off.) 1-year warranties apply to most. Shop Now at eBay
Save on tools, outdoor power equipment, coffee machines, ceiling fans and more. 2-year warranties apply. Shop Now at eBay
Refurbished lawn and garden tools of all sorts are on sale here at eBay, from brands like EGO, Milwaukee, Bosch, and Makita. Pictured is the refurbished Milwaukee M18 Fuel Dual Battery Blower, which is $210 (you'd pay as much as $299 for a new one). A 2-year Allstate warranty applies to most items. Shop Now at eBay
You can get deals on big-brand new and refurbished power tools from brands like DeWalt, Bosch, and Makita in this CPO Outlets clearance sale. Pictured is the refurbished DeWalt 15A Compact Circular Saw Kit, which is $109 ($38 less than a new one). The refurbs come with either a 1- or 2-year Allstate warranty. Shop Now at eBay
This is the lowest price we've ever seen for the Dyson V10 model. You'd pay around $500 for a new one elsewhere. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
That's by far the best we've seen in any condition. Buy Now at eBay
- active noise cancelling
- memory foam earcups
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Model: AK-A3025011
- UPC: 786513097071
Thousands of refurbished laptops are discounted by as much as 70% in this eBay sale, including builds from big brands like Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Acer. Warranty information is available on the product pages; most come with a 1-year Allstate warranty. Shop Now at eBay
That's a $25 drop form our most recent mention and the best price we've seen for a refurb. Buy Now at eBay
That's a $37 drop from earlier this year and the best deal we've seen for a refurb. Buy Now at eBay
That's the best deal we've seen on a refurbished model and an $11 drop from our most recent mention. It includes a 1-year warranty. Buy Now at eBay
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
A home improvement sale just went live at eBay, with discounts of up to 65% on refurbished tools, fans, generators, and more (the banner says up to 50% off, but we've found better discounts within). Shop Now at eBay
It's another drop since last month's mention and the best price we've ever seen for this Roomba. You'd pay $30 more for a refurb at Amazon. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
- smart mapping
- self cleaning
- cartridge filter
- Model: j755920
You'd pay as much as $65 for a new one elsewhere. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
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
Shop new and refurb mice, keyboards, tablet accessories, headphones, and a lot more. We've pictured the Refurb Logitech G PRO X Wireless Lightspeed Gaming Headset for $90 (half off). The refurb items are backed by a 1- or 2-year Allstate warranty. Shop Now at eBay
Save on cell phone accessories, computer accessories, 3D printers, and more. We've pictured the Certified Refurb Anker MagGo Magnetic Power Bank for $24 ($66 off). These are refurb items backed by a 1- or 2-year warranty from Allstate. Shop Now at eBay
Get low prices on refurbished laptops, monitors, iPads, consoles, routers, and more at eBay. Plus, most of these products include an Allstate warranty. Shop Now at eBay
eBay has some of the best prices you'll find on refurbished iPhones, Galaxy phones, Apple Watches, and other popular smart phones and devices. Plus, refurbished items at eBay usually include an Allstate warranty. 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.