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[Open Discussion] Do you buy refurbished tech?
I haven't bought a new laptop or phone in years. Mainly because when I upgrade, I buy a refurbished device.
With bills spiralling for everyone, I can’t figure out why more people don’t do this. Based on my number I’ve saved £400 on my last two upgrades!
I usually opt for the best conditions refurbished devices (Most retailers offer devices in varying conditions). Each time I’ve received a new device. My last one even came in the original retail box.
I compiled a list of tech and potential savings buying refurbished below. Hope it’s helpful:
|
Device |
New Price |
Best Refurb Price (Great Condition) |
Saving % |
|
iPhone 13 |
£749 |
£119 |
|
|
MacBook Pro 2020 |
£1,149 |
£249 |
|
|
Samsung S22 |
£769 |
£150 |
|
|
iPad 2020 |
£369 |
£179 |
Does anyone else know of some decent places to locate refurbished tech or do you always buy new?
I’ve also attached a picture of the refurbished MacBook Pro 2020 I bought recently. It’s new and saved me £300
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I bought a refurb laptop a couple of years ago, it came with the same 1yr warranty as a new one.
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle should be the future way to go where possible in theory is good for the economy and the environment . Tech companies both in hardware and software do not make it easy to repair or upgrade as they have a business model that requires them to sell more product and in turn make more profit . The strategy will have to change as the current one is not sustainable long term
I have had my present mobile phone for about 4.5 years. So no contract for a new phone saving me hundreds of pounds and have a great SIM onlynmonthly from Smartly.
I wish I had that level of self-restraint. If I get in my head that I would like something new a shiny I always end up giving in.
I have bought refurbished devices as can't afford new ones
I buy refurbished phone too and have a som only contract. The money this saves over the years is astronomically eye watering and I don't think people.reslise. I know not everyone has the cash finds available to purchase our right but if you do it really is a fantastic option. My last 2 phones I've got off eBay, repritable stores and pay with PayPal. I've never had a problem with either of my purchases at all. I also go for the best refurb option.
It seems like a lot of people fall into this disposable culture but really these bit of tech with refurbs or new batteries have a hell of a shelf life.... Cheaper, perfectly good piece of kit and it is helping with waste what's not to love!
Livingsocial , found this app on Google play.
Got myself a refurbished chromebook reduced from £299 to £69 delivery was cheap , had this for six months now no problem.
I just wouldn't but unless it was new and had a warranty I just wouldn't want to take the chance just incase it didn't last.
I downgraded, S22 were silly money, got an A53 new about £400. 5G big screen lovely photos. Screen resolution not as good but at 50yrs young am I going to notice? Plastic case not aluminium? It goes in a plastic case for its protection so overall very happy with it.
Always refurb. Current iPhone is 7 years old, was a refurb and still going strong after a new battery. Would never buy new.
Always new. Mostly because of the manufacturer warranty. But also because it's nice to have a brand new gadget that no one used before
