Beware Of "Refurbished"

Mersha · ‎03-10-2010

When shopping online for electronic devices, be very careful to read the description of the item carefully.

I have seen so many listed as "refurbished" for a drastic cut in price.

I ordered something for my grandson and failed to notice "refurbished" in the listing. Long story short, it went back after it died out a few days later.

It seems this year I am seeing it way more often than in years past.

"Refurbished" is definitely buyer beware.

"My desire to be well informed is currently at odds with my desire to remain sane."

Biftu · ‎02-05-2011

I was gifted a refurbished iPhone seven years ago and it's still going strong so you never know. Guess it can be a risk so best to read descriptions carefully as you say.

Mersha · ‎03-10-2010

As long as you know what you are getting. Those that want to chance it for a little less money, more power to you.

My experience was not good so wanted others to be careful.

"My desire to be well informed is currently at odds with my desire to remain sane."

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@Mersha Not all refurbished items are the same. Depends on the manufacturer.

Apple has a "refurbish" website. Those items are just as good as their non-refurbish items even though they are so much cheaper. All of their "refurbish" items comes w/the exact same warranty as their non-refurbish items. Also, you can still purchase AppleCare if you want.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

I thought when it said Refurbished that meant they went through it & it's good as new. Some could be selling items where they don't do that?

Mersha · ‎03-10-2010

@Nightowlz The dud I returned was from Amazon and it was not an inexpensive item.

We were looking through Amazon for Apple Watch Series 9 and there were several marked "refurbished."

I think I will pass on those and opt for new.

"My desire to be well informed is currently at odds with my desire to remain sane."

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

@Mersha wrote:
@Nightowlz The dud I returned was from Amazon and it was not an inexpensive item.

We were looking through Amazon for Apple Watch Series 9 and there were several marked "refurbished."

I think I will pass on those and opt for new.

@Mersha

Was it sold & shipped by Amazon? I try not to buy it unless it is. The few times we bought from another seller we had issues?

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

I have bought reconditioned Vitamix products and been very happy with them, and also Delta faucets--as long as you buy those directly from the company you should be fine.

It saved me a lot of money. Hope itworks for you!