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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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Looking at your list of purchased refurbished items it's clear to see you prefer 'high end / top end' items. I always buy what could be considered to be 'low end / bottom end' items. My mobile phone is Android (I refuse to pay over £100 for a mobile phone), my laptop, which I purchased in April after my previous one died after 8 years and 3 months, is HP, and my tablet is Lenovo.
Due to price differences between our items I always buy brand new because I can afford too. But then I would never even consider looking at the items you purchased because they are far too expensive in the first place.
And that's where the difference lays.
I am currently using a Pixel 7 Pro. I want a Pixel Fold, but that seems expensive brand new. A couple of months down the line, I might buy a refurbished one. With all of my Pixel phones (I've had Pixel 1st gen, Pixel 3, Pixel 5, Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 Pro) I have bought those new. I am hoping the price drops for the Pixel Fold refurbished when the Fold 2 is released!
Just before christmas I bought my wife and myself a samsung a54 phone each from back market, pristine condition. Price was half of what they should be. Now ive got smarty for currently a tenner a month, where before ee were charging me 15 for same package..
Be very mindful about refurb items when it comes to hard drive storage. Although data has been removed it's not difficult to recover, and you just don't know who's been downloading what.
Over 5 years ago, I bought my refurbished iPhone 8 at Carphone warehouse.
It is safe but my personal recomendación is ti get insurance cover to be safer in case it breaks.Refurbished tech is the best way to get a good deal!
Ive never bought a new phone, buy mine at CEX every time. Condition B as this only means it doesnt come with a box or charger & all items have a 2 year garantee. How cold you go wrong. Ive saved a fortune over the years.
Refurbished is a great way to buy i just got a samsumg s20 for christmas and all well just getting use to it at the moment
Refurbished tech is a must with children
Absolutely! This or heavy duty grade😄
Just bought a pre-loved Kindle fire and it has been fantastic and quite a good bargain.
