Use code "MAYDEAL4U" to get $150 off any item priced $350 or more or $350 off any item priced $700 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. This coupon is not valid on Hot Deals. All refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Get $325 off Dell Latitude Laptops priced $699 or more with code "MAY24DEAL3". In order to get free shipping with the coupon, you may need to enter your address in cart before applying the coupon code. This coupon is not valid on Hot Deals. All refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
That's the lowest price we could find for this refurb by $21. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- 1440x1440 (Ultrawide 1440p) native resolution
- AMD FreeSync
- DisplayPort and HDMI ports
- Model: UM.CE3AA.V01
Apply coupon code "MAY24DEAL1" to get $125 off Dell refurbished laptops priced at $299 and up. We've pictured the refurb Dell Latitude 5511 Core i5-10400H, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD 14" Laptop for $224 after the coupon (a price low for this refurb by $176). In order to get free shipping with the coupon, you may need to enter your address in cart before applying the coupon code. This coupon is not valid on Hot Deals. All refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
You'd pay $80 more for it new elsewhere. We've pictured it in Matte Black but there are sevearl colors available. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- 500W motor
- 11 distinct speeds for power and control
- Model: KSM55
Use code "MAY24DEAL2" to get $225 off Dell Latitude Laptops priced $499 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. This coupon is not valid on Hot Deals. All refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Refurbished Chromebooks start from $49.99, and Windows laptops from $79.99. We've pictured the refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Skylake i7 14" Laptop for $146.99 (you'd pay at least $200 for most refurbs elsewhere). 90-day Woot warranties all around. Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Black box items are refurbished in pristine like-new condition, with no visible scratches, dents, or dings. They have at least 95% battery life and come in a custom black box. We've pictured the Unlocked 3rd-Gen. Apple iPhone SE 5G 64GB Smartphone (2022) for $229.99 ($429 direct from Apple). A 1-year warranty applies, but it's unclear who backs it. Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
We've pictured the Refurb Beats Powerbeats Pro Totally Wireless Earphones for $99.99 (half off.) Shop Now at Best Buy
That's $35 for it new elsewhere. Buy Now at eBay
- detachable shaft tool-less coupler
- semi-automatic line feed
- can also be used with other square shaft consumer attachments
- Model: 966066602
You'd pay $299 for it new elsewhere. Buy Now at eBay
- 6 hours playtime
- works w/ PartyBox app
- Model: 050036392693
Apple coupon code "THIRTYECOFLOW" to drop it to the best price we've seen in any condition. It's $360 under the best price we could find for a new model. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- 1,612Wh capacity
- 6 AC outlets, 2 fast charge USB ports, 2 USB-A ports, 2 USB-C ports, 2 DC outlets, and a car power outlet
- Model: EFD311
It's at the best price we've seen and a low for a refurb now by $39. This is a refurbished item backed by a 1-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
Save on these refurbished 2022 models, from 43" to 85". We've pictured the refurb Samsung The Frame LS03B Series QN65LS03BAFXZA 65" 4K HDR QLED UHD Smart TV for $1,099.99 ($900 less than a new model). A 90-day Woot warranty apples to each. Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Save on hundreds of new and refurbished tools and accessories here. We've highlighted this Refurb Milwaukee 2626-20 M18 Oscillating Multi-Tool for $65.03 (in-cart price, $100+ new.) Shop Now at eBay
This is the best price we've seen in any condition. It's available in Black at this price. You'd pay $150 for a new pair at Apple Buy Now at Best Buy
- up to 8 hours of listening time (up to 24 hours combined with charging case)
- active noise cancelling and transparency modes
- Apple and Android compatible
- sweat and water resistant
- built-in microphones
- on-device controls
- Model: MJ4X3LL/A
Pictured is the Refurb Dyson Ball Total Clean Upright Vacuum for $149.99 (50% off). Shop Now at eBay
Get savings on major brands like Dyson, KitchenAid, Anker, JBL, Bose, Cuisinart, Eufy, iRobot, and more. It covers everything from small appliances, haircare, headphones, chargers, robot vacuums, home security, and more. These are certified refurbished items backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Shop Now at eBay
Enjoy some of Best Buy's strongest discounts across all categories, all from one handy hub. That includes up to 50% off refurb electronics, up to 40% off open-box TVs, up to 60% off open-box appliances, and more. My Best Buy members get free shipping. (It's free to join. Shipping is free for everyone over $35.) Shop Now at Best Buy
Apply coupon code "THIRTYECOFLOW" to get this price. You'd pay $700 for a new model at other stores. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- EcoFlow Wave 2 AC
- Exhaust Duct Adapters
- DC Charging Cable
That's the best price we've seen – $20 under our refurb mention from three weeks ago, and $24 less than you'd pay for a refurb at Amazon right now. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
This configuration has a 10th-gen Intel Core i7 CPU, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 14" 1080p display, and windows 10 Pro. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
Get this price via coupon code "THIRTYECOFLOW". You'd pay $800 more for it elsewhere. Buy Now at eBay
- brushless motor
- corrosion resistant
- 3,600W to 7,200W output
- 5 AC outlets, 2 USB-A ports, 2 USB-C ports, 2 DC5521 ports, AC charging input, car charging input
- WiFi, Bluetooth, & wired connections
- Model: DELTAPRO-1600W-US
These are certified refurbished items backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. We've pictured the refurbished Ego Nexus Portable Generator for $499 (low by $62). Shop Now at eBay
That's $27 less than what you'd pay elsewhere. Buy Now at eBay
- under 8-lbs.
- swivel steering
- converts into a hand vac
- includes Dust-Away hard floor attachment & 1 washable microfiber pad
- Model: HV301
That's $7 less than what Amazon charges for a refurb. This bundle includes the Logitech MK470 wireless keyboard & Logitech M340 wireless mouse. Buy Now at eBay
That matches our mention from a few weeks ago as the best we've seen. For comparison, Amazon charges $90 for a new pair. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
- noise canceling
- up to 50-hours of play time on a single charge
- up to 33-ft. wireless range
That's $61 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
- includes cleaning solution and a pet tool
- Model: 2877
Apply coupon code "THIRTYECOFLOW" to save an extra 30% off over 90 items, including the pictured Certified Refurb EcoFlow 220W Bifacial Solar Panel Kit for $258.30 after coupon (over $500 elsewhere).These are certified refurbished items backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Shop Now at eBay
That's by far the best we've seen on this model in any condition; and a $66 refurb low today. Buy Now at eBay
- crack-resistant front crystal
- IP6X dust resistance and swim proof
- always-on Retina display
- measures blood oxygen level
- takes ECG
- sleep tracker
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
Save on refurb smartwatches starting from $140, new models of Watch4 40mm smartwatches from $150, Watch3 45mm models from $200, and more. Also good to remember, My Best Buy members get free shipping, and it's free to join. Otherwise, shipping is free for everyone over $35. Pictured is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 40mm Smartwatch for $149.99 ($50 low). Shop Now at Best Buy
That's the best price we've seen for this model in any condition, and $190 less than you'd pay for a new one at Amazon. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- 12th-Generation Intel Core i5-1235U 3.3GHz Alder Lake 10-core CPU
- 13" 2880x1920 touchscreen
- 8GB RAM & 256GB storage
- 10MP rear camera
- Windows 11 Home
- Model: QF8-00009
Pictured is the Refurb JBL Bar 5.0 5-Channel Virtual Dolby Atmos Soundbar for $159.99 ($288 for it new elsewhere) Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
You'd pay $174 for a new pair elsewhere. It's available at this price in Black. The Sage Gray, Purple, and White options are $5 more. Buy Now at Best Buy
- Apple H1 headphone chip
- up to 6 hours battery life (18 hours w/ charging case)
- Model: MK2F3LL/A
Pictured is the Refurb Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G 256GB Phone for $219.99 (low by $12) Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
That's $148 under Amazon's price for a new pair and the lowest price we could find. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- ambient sound mode
- Model: WF-1000XM5
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
That's $40 under the best price we could find for a new one. It's a Geek Squad certified refurb. A 90-day Samsung warranty applies. Buy Now at Best Buy
- 450x450 AMOLED display
- 1.5GB RAM & 16GB storage
- ECG monitoring & oxygen-level monitoring
- stainless steel case & fluoroelastomer band
- Model: SM-R895UZKAXAA
That's $70 less than you'd pay for this model in factory sealed condition. It comes with an Allstate 2-year limited warranty. Buy Now at eBay
- ActiveTrack 3.0
- 1/1.7” CMOS sensor
- 64MP photos and 4K video
- Model: CP.OS.00000121.01.E
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.