Pictured is the Refurb Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G 256GB Phone for $219.99 (low by $12) Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Blowers start at $89, trimmers at $99, chainsaws at $189, and lawn mowers at $449. Pictured is the Refurb Ego 56V 24" Hedge Trimmer for $99 (low by $50). All items are backed by a 2-year Allstate warranty. Shop Now at eBay
That's the best price we could find for a refurb by $30. In several colors (Blue pictured). Buy Now at eBay
You'd pay over $200 for it new elsewhere. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
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
Pictured is the Refurb 1st-Gen. Echo Show 8 (2019) for $39.99 (over $80 elsewhere for it used) Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
We picked out the Certified Refurb Skullcandy HESH ANC Wireless Over-Ear Headset for $41.24 - which are $135 in new condition elsewhere. Shop Now at eBay
We've pictured the Refurb Unlocked Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB Smartphone in Midnight Green for $312.99 (mostly $360+ elsewhere in refurb condition elsewhere.) Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Save on refurbished MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and more. Each comes with a 1-year Apple warranty. Shop Now at Apple
We've pictured this Refurb Garmin G010-N2566 Vivomove Sport 40mm Smartwatch for $104.99 ($120 for a refurb at Amazon.) You'll get a 90-day Garmin warranty with each item on sale here. Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Grab this refurb at a $151 savings right now. The same model in new condition is typically at least $400 elsewhere. Buy Now at Canon
- 24MP CMOS (APS-C) sensor
- WiFi w/ NFC
- 3" LCD display
- Model: 2727C016
That's a 60% discount. Buy Now at eBay
- 3000 lumens
- HDR10 support
- built-in web browser
- Model: 100L10E-RB
You'd pay $67 for them new elsewhere. Buy Now at eBay
- 10x magnification
- 21mm-diameter objective lenses
- 262ft field of view at 1000 yards
- Model: 16735
It's the best price we've seen for this 128GB model and a low for a refurb now by $35. This product is eligible for a replacement or refund within 90 days of receipt if you are not satisfied. Buy Now at Amazon
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
That's the best price we could find for a refurb by $38 and the best price we've seen. Buy Now at eBay
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 Apple, Samsung, Motorola, and Google phones, backed by 1-year Allstate warranties. We've pictured the refurb Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21+ 128GB Android Phone for $209.99 (at least $20 less than you'd pay for a refurb elsewhere). Shop Now at eBay
It's $144 under the lowest price we could find for a retail boxed one, and $5 under the best price we found for a refurb. (This one at StackSocial is new, but it's just in a box that has been opened.) Buy Now at StackSocial
- foldable
- integrated stand
- Model: MQDP3LL/A
Save up to 70% off fine jewelry, up to 30% off designer handbags, up to 74% off small appliances, up to 70% off refurb Apple watches, and more. Shop Now at eBay
That's the best price we could find by $140. Buy Now at eBay
- 3840 x 2160 resolution
- HDR Pro
- Model: TK850
That's a $20 refurb low. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- compatible with Android only
- dual mode functionality
- pest detection capability
- visual imaging
Pictured is the Refurb Shark HP200 Air Purifier MAX for $64.99 ($200 more for it new elsewhere) Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
It's largely unavailable (except as a refurb) elsewhere, 53% off, and the lowest price we've seen for it new. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
- IP6X dust resistant
- swimproof
- measures blood oxygen level, ECG, and sleep tracking apps
- Model: MKJ73LL/A
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
You'd pay $1200 for it new elsewhere. Buy Now at eBay
- 3 speed modes
- up to 18.5mph speeds
- up to 20-miles max range
- Model: BGCS55180BK
Pictured is the Refurb Dyson Ball Animal Pro UP13 Upright Vacuum for $189.99 (low by $80) Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
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
Apply coupon code "IROBOTDEAL" to save. That's $18 under our mention from three weeks ago and the best price we could find for this refurb by $18. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- smart mapping
- self cleaning
- cartridge filter
- Model: j755920
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
Most of these savings are on certified refurbs, each backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Use coupon code "IROBOTDEAL" to get the extra discount – it drops the pictured certified refurbished iRobot Roomba i4 EVO WiFi Connected Robot Vacuum to $139.99 ($256 less than a new one). The coupon yields a maximum discount of $100, and can be used twice per account. Shop Now at eBay
Use code "APRIL24DEAL1" to get $150 off refurbished Dell OptiPlex Desktops priced $299 or more. 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. Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
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
You'd pay $390 for it new at Amazon. Buy Now at eBay
- Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus
- Model: CINEMA600B
That's the best price we could find for a refurb by $9. In Black or Teal. Buy Now at eBay
- 30ft cord
- Model: QS3000BK
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
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.