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You’re deciding between two products that look pretty much the same: one is labeled refurbished and the other is renewed. But…what does that mean exactly? And is one better than the other? If trying to figure out the difference between renewed and refurbished products has you scratching your head, we’ve got you covered! We’ll tell you all about what renewed, refurbished, pre-owned, and used products mean. Then, to help you make a well-informed decision, we’ll also tell you what you should look out for when buying a second-hand product and which type might be the best to buy.
Things You Should Know
- Generally, both renewed and refurbished refers to a used product that is repaired and restored to like-new condition.
- Pre-owned and used products are not restored before being resold. Open-box products were opened by the buyer but returned before the product was used.
- When buying a second-hand product, make sure it has a warranty, a return policy, and is sold by a well-reviewed seller.
- Certified renewed or refurbished products are typically the best products to buy because they usually have a greater like-new guarantee.
Steps
References
- ↑ https://www.tab-tv.com/refurbished-vs-renewed-device-what-is-the-difference/
- ↑ https://www.techadvisor.com/article/740148/refurbished-vs-used-tech-which-is-better-why.html
- ↑ https://clark.com/shopping-retail/amazon-renewed/
- ↑ https://www.techadvisor.com/article/740148/refurbished-vs-used-tech-which-is-better-why.html
- ↑ https://www.marketplace.org/2019/04/17/why-some-businesses-love-term-pre-owned/
- ↑ https://www.techadvisor.com/article/740148/refurbished-vs-used-tech-which-is-better-why.html
- ↑ https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/10-things-to-know-before-you-buy-refurbished-electronics
- ↑ https://www.consumerreports.org/smartphones/should-you-buy-a-refurbished-phone-a1521807626/
- ↑ https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/10-things-to-know-before-you-buy-refurbished-electronics
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- ↑ https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/10-things-to-know-before-you-buy-refurbished-electronics
- ↑ https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/buy-refurbished-tech-guide-apple-amazon-walmart-ncna1196971
- ↑ https://www.techadvisor.com/article/740148/refurbished-vs-used-tech-which-is-better-why.html
- ↑ https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/10-things-to-know-before-you-buy-refurbished-electronics
- ↑ https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/10-things-to-know-before-you-buy-refurbished-electronics