You'd pay $100 for them new elsewhere. Buy Now at eBay
- up to 32 hours playtime
- voice control
- Model: 050036386043
That's a 60% discount. Buy Now at eBay
- 3000 lumens
- HDR10 support
- built-in web browser
- Model: 100L10E-RB
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
That's the best price we've seen in any condition, and $200 less than a new model costs at Target. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- 25-foot cord
- self-adjusting cleaning head
- several attachments
- Model: 216041-01
Shop over 200 new, used, and refurbished units. We've pictured the used EcoFlow River Portable Power Station for $109 ($99 under new). A 2-year EcoFlow warranty applies. Shop Now at eBay
You'd pay around $6 more for a new set elsewhere. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- active noise cancellation
- water resistant
- Model: S2TAW-Q740
Save on refurbished smartphones from Samsung starting at $59, Motorola from $70, LG from $72, and Apple from $143. We've pictured the Refurb Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G 128GB Android Smartphone for $309.30. ($16 low) Warranty information varies, but most items are covered under Amazon's return policy. Buy Now at Amazon
That's the best price we could find by $140. Buy Now at eBay
- 3840 x 2160 resolution
- HDR Pro
- Model: TK850
Save on over 20 new and refurbished models – these are certified refurbs, each backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. We've pictured the SGIN Gemini Lake Celeron 15.6" Laptop with 256GB SSD for $189 (the lowest price we've seen for a laptop with this CPU and a 256GB SSD). Shop Now at eBay
That's $20 under the best price we could find for a brand new one. Buy Now at eBay
- Built-in speakers
- 75Hz
- HDMI and VGA inputs
- Model: VA3209M-S
Shop 21 deals, Bluetooth speakers from $84, soundbars from $109, and headphones from $149. Everything is covered by at least a 1-year Bose warranty; plus these items come with a 90-day risk-free trial. Even better all of these deals qualify for free 2-day shipping. We've pictured the Refurbished Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth Speaker for $84. ($36 under new.) Shop Now at Bose
It's $177 under the best price we could find for this kit new. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- includes 2 batteries, dual-port charger and bag
- 0°- 53° bevel capacity with positive stops at 22.5°, 45° and 53°
- electric brake
- retractable, extra-wide tool hook
- Model: XSR01PT
That's $180 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
- dries and straightens simultaneously
- for multiple hair types
- no hot plates
That's the best price we could find by $130. Buy Now at eBay
- self-adjusting cleaner head
- telescopic handle
- height adjustment
- HEPA filtration
- Model: 227635-02
You'd pay $390 for it new at Amazon. Buy Now at eBay
- Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus
- Model: CINEMA600B
That's a low by $19 and the best price we've seen. Buy Now at eBay
- Intel Celeron N4020 Gemini Lake Refresh 1.10 GHz dual-core CPU
- 15.6" 1366x768 (720p) LCD
- 4GB RAM & 64GB flash memory
- Chrome OS
- Model: CB315-3H-C19A
- UPC: 195133114158
That's $501 less than a new model at Best Buy. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- 13th-Gen. Intel Core i7-1360P 5GHz 12-core CPU
- 14" 2560x1600 (1600p) display
- 16GB RAM; 1TB SSD
- Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
- Model: i5430-7381SLV-PUS
Score deals on pre-owned, used, open-box, and refurbished items shipped directly from Amazon's warehouses. Of course, all of these items fall under Amazon's standard return policy, and are shipped free for Prime members. Shop Now at Amazon
You'd pay $100 more if you wanted them new elsewhere. Buy Now at eBay
- built-in microphone
- IPX4 splash-proof and sweat-proof
- integrated V1 processor
- Model: WFL900/H
That's $49 less than what you'd pay for it new elsewhere. Buy Now at eBay
- 5.1 channels
- Model: 017817845762
You'd pay $100 more for it new elsewhere. Buy Now at eBay
- 4K resolution
- Quantum HDR
- Q-Symphony 3.0
- Model: QN32Q60CAFXZA
That's $320 less than what you'd pay for it new elsewhere. Buy Now at eBay
- 60-minute runtime
- HEPA filtration
- laser reveals microscopic dust
- dusting & crevice tool built in
- Model: 447261-01
Save on refurbished and used items to help keep products out of landfills. Discounted items include everything from solar panels and cell phones to automotive parts and apparel. Certified Refurbished items come with a 1- or 2-year warranty from Allstate. Shop Now at eBay
You'd pay $50 for them new direct from Skullcandy. Buy Now at eBay
- ANC Noise Cancelling
- 27-Hour Battery
- Microphone
- Works with iPhone Android and Bluetooth Devices
- Model: S2IPW-P740
That's $141 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
- 1 subwoofer and 2 upfiring channels
- tap-and-play technology
- adaptive sound
- Model: HW-Q600A
Save $59 off the original price. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- USB 3.0 & 2.0 interface
- Model: RWDBU6Y0030BBK-WESN
You'd pay $40 more at other stores for the factory sealed version. A two-year Allstate warranty is included with this purchase. Buy Now at eBay
- IPX4 water resistant
- compatible with EGO Power+ Power Head (PH1400)
- Model: EA0800
You'd pay $429 for it new elsewhere and the best price we've seen. Buy Now at eBay
- 21" cutting width
- 56 volts
- Model: LM2101-FC
Amazon charges $249 for a new one. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- Micro-filter dust canister
- Hook-and-loop disc attachment
- Solid die-cast aluminum gear
- Vacuum-hose connection
- Integral pad-dampening system
- Model: GEX34-6N-RT
For National Bike Day, we're rounding up all manner of cycling deals, such as this. It's $26 less than what you'd pay elsewhere for a refurb. Buy Now at eBay
That's by far the best we've seen and a refurb low by $45 today. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
That's $33 less than what you'd pay for a refurb at Amazon. In several colors (Blue pictured). Buy Now at eBay
- sleep monitor
- blood pressure monitor
- activity tracker
- daily workout memory
- elevation tracker
- sapphire crystal
- enhanced GPS with voice navigation
- Model: SM-R910NZAAXAA
- UPC: 887276664361
You'd pay over $300 for them new elsewhere. Buy Now at eBay
- noise cancelling
- aware mode
- adjustable EQ
- noise-rejecting mic system
- up to 24-hour battery life per full charge
- Model: QC45
That's $71 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
- (3)120V connectors
- 3.0 kW max power
- Model: PST3040
That's a very low price for noise-cancelling headphones. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- active noise cancellation
- water resistant
- Bluetooth
- Model: SAEE-3X
Clip the on-page coupon to get this at the lowest price we've ever seen and a refurb low by $26 today. Buy Now at Amazon
- 16,000 to 35,000 rpm speeds
- fixed aluminum base
- macro and micro depth adjustments
- Model: PR20EVSK
Shop savings on headphones, soundbars, portable speakers, and more. These are certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. We've pictured the Certified Refurb Bose Solo Soundbar II for $129, it's $199 for a new unit elsewhere. Shop Now at eBay
It's the best price we found for a refurb by at least $6. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- 1/4" chuck
- brushless motor
- Model: XSF03Z
That's $50 less than you'd pay in factory sealed condition elsewhere. It comes with a 2-Year warranty, which is provided by Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- brushless motor
- turbo button
- 3 - speeds
- Model: LB5300
That's a $41 low and the best price we've seen. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
- 2.1 Channel
- 120 Watts Output Power
- Alexa built in for voice control
- Built-in subwoofers for deep bass
- Model: ATS-1090
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.