Summary
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Buying tech products that are refurbished can be a good way
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to save money, gift something for social occasions or acquire
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difficult-to-find items, yet many consumers avoid them due to the uncertainty regarding their histories and the standard to which they’ve been restored.
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For the former, it helps to buy from an established manufacturer or company that exclusively refurbishes products, and specific questions should be asked in order to attain clarity on the item’s condition, any included accessories, the warranty and who is providing it.
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Something listed as an “open-box product” denotes something that was opened by the original purchaser, then returned to the store in its original packaging, presumably unused or used only once.
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Ultimately, the suitability of a refurbished product depends on the purchaser’s willingness to take a risk on said item and ample attention should be paid to the warranty arrangements in case of failure.