Certified refurbished gadgets are now on sale at eBay
Shoppers looking for deals on tech now have a new option to save hundreds of dollars: eBay Certified Refurbished. The new program sells used gear from manufacturers like Dell, Lenovo and Microsoft, and includes a two-year extended warranty through Allstate insurance. Not only that, shoppers buying Certified Refurbished get a money-back guarantee and 30-day hassle-free returns. As icing on the cake, all products are shipped in manufacturer-sealed packaging and include new accessories and manuals. And to think, you get all this in a sealed box with a money-back guarantee. Why even bother buying new?
This does seem like a great deal, but what’s the catch?
Despite the promise of eBay’s Certified Refurbished program, there are several limitations that may not appeal to every shopper. The Certified Refurbished store only has five categories at the moment: laptops, portable audio, power tools, small kitchen appliances and vacuums. You’re also limited to a few participating brands like KitchenAid, Dirt Devil, Phillips and others. This is because eBay is picky about the products it allows to be sold under the Certified Refurbished banner. All items need to be in like-new condition and inspected by the manufacturer before eBay will sell it. This means you can feel confident you’re not getting a lemon, but the inventory will be much smaller than if you bought new. Still, it’s a great alternative for shoppers looking to save on their favorite electronics without running the risk of getting burned. Give it a try and see what you can find. If you don’t see anything you’re interested in now, there are plenty more products coming down the pipeline once eBay vets them for quality. Tap or click here to see what you need to do with the tech you sell on eBay.
