Should You Buy Amazon Renewed Products? My Experience…

It totally depends on you, and if you went renewed with excellent or premium condition, that micro scratch would bother me. It would in fact bother me so much that I would have sent it back, but like I said it can depend on the condition under which it was purchased.

What Apple "does," not what Apple "do."

I got a 2017 iPad Pro from Amazon renewed and got very lucky because it was in the og box and still works perfectly after a year

2 years later I Bought 11 inch m1 iPad Pro, initially I thought I’ll get the base model and WiFi but I got 256 gig and cellular+wifi . I guess I was lucky. It came with micro scratch and it was charged 67 times with battery health of 100 percent. All for $450 . Best day of my life 😅

Thanks for this needed to see this even tho it has not happen to me as yet this sure is an eye opener

I have had a great experience so far with Amazon renewed, there are going to be rare cases every now and then where you're unlucky and get something with major scratches or doesn't work well which comes with the territory, but for the most part you should be okay. If you're on a budget, don't steer clear of renewed products. When I was on a budget, most of the highly priced electronic stuff I bought was renewed on Amazon. Then when you have money get new stuff, obviously. I would recommend with computer parts to get that stuff new, you really don't want to use anything inside of your computer that's been used already.

I just a renewed ipad for my daughter from Amazon and it looked mint. But the battery should have been replaced because the screen time is only 5 hours until its dead. I sent it back and plan to try one more before buying brand new.

Could I get a full refund after returning an already refurbished/renewed laptop, tablet, or phone purchased from Amazon Resale/Renewed store?

I’m buying renewed . Ppl like me do not have $1200k just lying around. I got bills.

$300 off is absolutely not worth it you might as well buy it brand new in my case I think it's worth it I am paying $300 for a phone with the MSRP of 1300 that's worth it

Is there a Warenty?

I paid 140 for renewed Magic Keyboard on Amazon arrives tomorrow

Sony ZV-1 Camera (Renewed) Refurbished – Excellent.

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What does refurbished mean? What to buy refurbished, how to buy, and where By Simon Hill March 17, 2021

These days, it seems like there’s a never-ending conveyor belt of electronics circling our lives, but few of us can actually afford every device that catches our eye. Price tags on new gadgets are rarely reasonable. But if you take a dip into the refurbished market,

you can get some of those gadgets at decent discounts, and if you’re careful, they’ll be indistinguishable from the new ones. But what does refurbished mean? We’ll get to that in a moment.

The point is, if you stick to certain categories and only buy from reputable sources, you can get all sorts of great gadgets for less.

Glancing at the refurbished section of the Apple Store right now, you can get a refurbished iPhone 11 (with 256GB) for $640, which amounts to a $110 discount. You could also save $80 on an iPhone XR (128GB), or $80 on a 13.3-inch MacBook Air. The lower price point isn’t the only advantage. Refurbished goods have often undergone stricter testing than devices fresh off the production line, and so you’re less likely to encounter a lemon.

What does refurbished mean?

Many people are put off by the “refurbished” tag, but it’s a blanket term that covers a lot of potential scenarios.

As with the “renewed” term favored by Amazon, all it tends to mean is the product has been returned.

The manufacturer may have repaired a minor or a major fault, it may have been returned because there is cosmetic damage to the product,

or it could have been returned because the packaging was damaged. There’s also a chance that the buyer just changed their mind.

In many cases, you’ll get a device that is as good as new.

The manufacturer will fully test the product and make any repairs that are deemed necessary.

It will then clean the product up, reset the software to factory conditions where appropriate, and repackage it.

In many cases, you’ll get a device that is as good as new. You can also expect it to work every bit as well, and last as long, as a brand new product.

Where to buy

This is the most important thing when you buy refurbished: only shop at reputable places. Generally speaking, the bigger the brand is,

the better your chances are of getting a properly tested device with a decent warranty.

Here are a few official outlets that we recommend:

Apple Store — Devices are tested and certified with a one-year warranty.

Samsung — Devices are tested and updated to a like-new condition, complete with a one-year warranty.

Amazon Kindle Outlet Store — Devices are tested and certified with one-year warranty.

Dell Outlet — Type of refurb labeled, tested, and certified with “as new” warranty.

Nikon Outlet — Devices are tested and certified, but only carry a 90-day warranty.

Lenovo Outlet — Type of refurb labeled, tested, and certified, usually has a one-year warranty.

HP Outlet — Devices are fully tested and offered with “as new” warranty.

That’s by no means an exhaustive list. There are also some big online retailers offering huge discounts for returned and refurbished goods.

The difference is that they don’t usually come with warranties. The goods will have been tested and repaired,

by either the retailer or the manufacturer, but you’ll probably have to rely on the returns policy if something goes wrong.

Retailers offering refurbished goods:

Amazon Warehouse Deals — Returned products that are fully tested.

NewEgg Outlet — Refurbs inspected and repaired. Has open box and clearance discounts.

Best Buy Outlet — Devices are fully tested and certified with a 90-day warranty.

You should avoid buying from anywhere that doesn’t accept returns. You will find some apparently amazing deals on eBay and through various online sellers, but before you think about buying, read through the seller’s terms and conditions carefully, check its ratings, and look for reviews. If it looks too good to be true then it probably is.

Tip: Sometimes the official eBay stores for large manufacturers offer bigger discounts than their outlets do, so it’s worth checking.

Refurbished vs. renewed

You may notice a similar term to “refurbished” being used on Amazon: renewed. To all intents and purposes,

Amazon Renewed products are the same as refurbished products elsewhere. They may not have received official certification from their respective manufacturers, but they have undergone professional inspection, testing, and cleaning by “Amazon-qualified” suppliers.

As such, you can rest assured that “renewed” products should look and work as new,

with Amazon stating that all renewed products have “have no visible cosmetic imperfections when held 12 inches away.”

In fact, Amazon provides an Amazon Renewed Guarantee which grants you the right to have a replacement or refund within 90 days of receiving a product that doesn’t meet your expectations.

What to check

Regardless of whether we’re talking about a refurbished or renewed product, you should do some research about any device you may buy.

Don’t assume it will come with the usual extras; verify what you’ll get with the seller before you buy.

Search for common problems by reading reviews and forum discussions.

It can be a good idea to compile a list of issues that owners have run into with your chosen product.

This research will help you choose carefully and also arm you with some potential flaws to check.

Compile a list of issues that owners have run into.

When the device arrives, make sure that you test it thoroughly. Look for cosmetic flaws and check for the common issues that others have encountered. You need to quickly establish whether you want to keep it, particularly if you’ve bought from a retailer with a limited warranty or returns policy.

If you buy directly from big brand manufacturers like the ones we’ve mentioned, then refurbished electronics can be a great deal.

When you buy from third-party retailers or elsewhere, your mileage may vary.🐺

In my experience I always had things from renewed Amazon that simply bugs out. It sometimes works but not always, it’s like they broke it interiorly in some way. It just wasnt constantly functioning properly, it’s like dealing with inner bugs. Sometimes it wouldn’t turn on. It couldn’t do the job right on a consistent basis. Either it kept bugging out or it wouldn’t pick up or it would go off and on. It’s like they do something to the interior mainframe before they sell it to you. On the outside it seems normal but when you really get to know it you may encounter issues or experience technical difficulties along the way. And there some things that Apple can’t fix if it’s been tampered with.

I got an iPad mini and an Apple Watch from Amazon Renewed and they’ve been working well

Just bought a iPhone 14 for my niece on Amazon for 354. And she’s in love 😂

I buy amazon renewed and switch out with brand new from store return

no, it's a waste of money, you're gambling that basically your computer will turn on and that you'll be able to troubleshoot minor hardware issues, but you don't know anything about the battery and the ability of the laptop to turn on over time. And guess what, if it doesn't turn on, amazon has a clause saying if you don't remove your files, they will deduce half of the laptop value ! simply a scam, buy a new one but not online, from your local computer shop, so your warranty means something !

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i bought a kindle paperwhite… best purchase ever came brand new in original packaging

I really appreciate this review you dont even know! This will help people like me I jusy purchased a renewed iphone 13 pro max because i didnt want to pay the premium on iphone 14 PM because i could save so much money this way with the refurbished

1:42 apple gives a charger in the box 😂