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3 top stores for refurbished products

 // PUBLISHED February 6, 2009

To the uninitiated, buying a refurbished product may seem like a compromise, as if you’re settling for a product likely to have dents, scratches, or unknown problems. In fact, buying refurbished allows you to knock a sizeable chunk off the purchase price of a PC, digital camera, or MP3 player, and still have a product that’s essentially new, often with a warranty from the manufacturer.

And now it’s a lot easier to locate refurbished merchandise.

Until the late 1990s, finding refurbished products was a hit-or-miss affair, requiring you to scan mail-order catalogues and ads. Now, with scores of retailers offering refurbs online, anyone with patience and a talent for online sleuthing can scour the web to find just the right deal.

In fact, the name “refurbished” is something of a misnomer. Typically, they’re products returned by customers, for any number of reasons, and then tested at the factory to make sure they’re in tip-top shape. Defective or damaged parts will be replaced. But you should exercise a certain vigilance in buying a refurb.

For instance, you might want to buy only “factory-certified” refurbished products. These products have been returned to the manufacturer and tested by them. They also typically carry a manufacturer’s warranty.

And be wary of products labeled “reconditioned.” These may be used products, such as a group of computers previously under lease, then repaired and resold by a retailer.

  • 1The Refurb Depot
    The Refurb Depot bills itself as the number one source for everything refurbished, and it’s easy to see why. From plasma TVs to MP3 players to digital cameras to computers, they’ve got just about everything you’re able to buy with the “refurbished” label, including fax machines, videogame consoles, GPS units, and more.
  • 2Overstock.com
    Overstock sells discounted merchandise of every type imaginable, including refurbished computers and electronics.
  • 3Tech for Less
    Cameras, computers, printers, and other tech products—Tech for Less stocks it all, and specializes in open-box, refurbished and factory-sealed products.

Comments

Jackie - February 18th, 2009 at 9:03 am GMT

I've also had great luck with ElectronicsNation.com. They offer refurbished products as well as debranded items.

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Michael - April 13th, 2009 at 8:55 pm GMT

I'll second the vote for ElectronicsNation. They had the lowest price for a refurb Philips Home Theater System I could find.

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Alex - July 4th, 2009 at 11:18 am GMT

I am looking either used or refurbish cell phone I mean to resale - Does any ones knows about the source or a company?

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I guess now it’s a lot easier to locate refurbished merchandise.

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I think its helpful for the computer buyers!

Johanna - July 28th, 2009 at 9:04 am GMT

I don't know why people go into debt to buy new appliances when the refurbished ones are just as good and even cheaper.
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Refurbished stuff is crap - I know a DUI Lawyer Los Angeles that used to fill his office with old stuff, until one day it all pretty much just turned to dust! Needless to say, his office is full of new furniture now.

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Refurbished products ususally don't include warranty. We can't offer "refurbished" service: http://www.remotesupport.com. Can you imagine, how we can make a service without warranty? And the price of that "service" can be much more.

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Overstock is pretty good. I've had good luck with refurbs from them. I got a great Nikon D60 camera from them and it worked flawlessly on my trip in Canada. I am a photographer who uses a ghillie suit to get close to my targets.

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