The trend of refurbished old technical products is huge on a global scale. The largest retailer in the world, Amazon, has a "tab" in which you will find millions of refurbished products at extremely favorable prices. What do you need to pay attention to and what does it mean in the world of refurbished technical products?
By buying a refurbished one technical product you will save money compared to by buying a new one. Obviously! But you will also give the product a chance for a new life, which is an excellent move from the perspective of sustainable development. Due to the sometimes disrupted supply routes and the ever-increasing global crisis, it will be precisely the refurbished products that can shape a new global trend.
These are all great things, of course, but "renovated" is still a very burdensome word for many people. "New" of course means new, a product that has not been used by anyone else. Additionally, buying a refurbished one can be a gamble, even though the product is likely to be more affordable. However, "used" products are becoming a global trend.
If you are buying a refurbished product, you must have the basic criteria!
If he was restored, this probably means that the product was damaged or worn enough to warrant repair. But it could just mean that whoever bought it simply decided they didn't want it and returned it to the store. The definition of what constitutes a refurbished product varies by vendor. They exist, of course different laws, which prevent used products from being sold as new. This is also why products that have only been opened and returned to the dealer are often among the "refurbished" ones.
Nevertheless buying "refurbished" raises many questions. Did the original manufacturer refurbish the product, or was it done by a third party or an authorized service? Has the product been refurbished to brand new condition or will it look visibly used? Was professionally cleaned and sanitized and whether they are attached new additions, such as chargers, headphones? Does it have a warranty and who will be responsible if it breaks?
Buying a new product is somehow a safer way. However, when buying used products can save a lot of money. In the following, we present tips that you should consider when buying used technology products. But we also introduce you to some trustworthy dealers.
Who do you buy the used product from and what questions do you ask?
If you buy used refurbished product from the original manufacturer, the chance of a bad purchase is much smaller than if you buy a product from independent seller. The manufacturer will set extremely high standards for the restoration of the product. However, there are a lot of specialized companies, even those that are only engaged in the renovation of certain products, only certain ones brands and they can do their job perfectly! When buying a product, you need to know how to ask the right questions or find the right answers.
In other words, buying a refurbished product helps you have basic criteria. If you put it on yourself, then the view of the renewed technology will also change.
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So to get started, ask yourself some basic questions!
What condition is it in? Is it brand new or slightly used?
Does it come with all the original accessories and documentation? What kind of warranty does it have and who provides it?
The answers to these questions are no necessarily obvious. Sometimes the product may be visibly damaged, in a different box, or only have a six-month warranty. This is all completely normal, if you know all this before the actual purchase. In fact, you can often use this information to your advantage to save some money, as sellers can sometimes lower the cost if the item is not in perfect condition. You will just have to decide what compromises you are willing to make.
What is an "Open-Box" product?
Sometimes products have a label "Open-Box", which most often means that the customer opened the product and returned it to the seller with all accessories and in the original box. In other words - these products are not refurbished, but have been returned to the dealer for various reasons. In general, it's safe to assume that a product with an open box will be in good condition, although it never hurts to ask for clarification or look up information somewhere on the website. Merchants make it possible quick questions within the descriptions of such products.
Are there any products that cannot be purchased refurbished?
Among technological products, there are also products that are often products for personal use, such as earphones. Many people would not buy such products used. It all kind of depends on your personal standards and preferences. All companies involved in the renovation of technical products, or at least most of them, thoroughly clean and disinfect the products before selling them.
In our opinion, the most important thing when buying a refurbished product is to make sure that the warranty is good enough that you can return the product if the device fails. And that the seller has a good rating or the shopping experience with him was excellent on websites such as Amazon and Ebay.
Where to buy used technology products?
You can save a lot of money by buying a refurbished rather than a brand new device. However, these products are not typically the focus of wholesalers such as Best Buy, Amazon, or B&H Photo (all of which have remanufactured product programs). You also won't find them on the home page of manufacturers like Apple, Google, Nintendo, Sonos, or Olympus, all of whom have excellent used product programs. Yes, you read that right. You can buy a used computer or smartphone from Apple. But since we are in Slovenia, where trends often come with a greater delay, Slovenian customers will only be able to use some of the options listed above, or none directly from the manufacturer, but we only have this option to buy on Amazon.
Amazon Warehouse
Most likely you know the corner in physical stores, where it awaits you sale of exhibition exhibits or sale of products with damaged packaging. Also Amazon has such a virtual warehouse, which is called Amazon Warehouse. Products that have been returned by customers, have damaged packaging or are found here have already been used respectively renovated. These products are typical low prices with high discounts. Listed by quality - very good, acceptable or like new - Amazon but it provides good return and testing conditions for them, so the purchase is safe. Buyers know what they are buying and have the right to exchange it. In addition, you Amazon for these products it also offers a guarantee and the possibility of returning the product. Therefore, the purchase here is completely safe.
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Amazon Warehouse is a section of a retailer's website dedicated to used, refurbished, or “refurbished” products as Amazon calls them. If you're a regular tech shopper on Amazon, you'll save a lot of money here. Amazon's refurbished products are professionally inspected and tested and work and look like new. The inspection and testing process typically includes a full diagnostic test, replacement of defective parts, and a thorough cleaning process performed by the supplier or Amazon. The products have no visible cosmetic defects, if any, the latter are accurately described. Products may be packed in a generic box and come with the accessories expected of a new product, with the exception, if any, all listed on the product details page.
Offers for Amazon Warehouse you can also find it by looking at the "used" options on the product page devices, which interests you. If Amazon offers a refurbished or used option, it will be listed at the top. The "condition" section listed next to the price will include all the disclaimers, gradations you need to know about the product's condition before purchasing.
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Each of us has already bought some used product and then used it successfully. After all, the vast majority of us buy used cars. This is also why buying used products from dealers as is Amazon it shouldn't be any kind of challenge. They bring more security, as purchases on "domestic" online markets, since they mostly stand for this type of sale professionalized companies, whose goal is maximum customer satisfaction. Of course, shopping at such retailers, if you are buying the product as a company, also enables the possibility of purchase without value added tax. In this case, the savings will be really good!
