REFURBISHED PHONES

Where to buy refurbished If you're doing your research and are ready to buy refurbished, here are some great places to look that often have refurbished, recertified, pre-owned, or open-box phones. Gazelle refurbishes and sells phones it buys from consumers, and offers the last few years of popular devices from Samsung and Google (plus all of the latest iPhone models). This means there's a small diversity of brands, but a great selection within the most popular ones. Amazon has a "renewed" refurbished electronics section where you can find many last-generation devices at solid discounts. There's more variety of conditions, though, and it isn't always clear exactly what you're going to get when buying because the products come from a variety of companies that don't follow the same refurbishing process. Amazon Warehouse is often a better choice for discounted phones. Warehouse doesn't technically have "refurbished" phones, but instead sells opened-and-returned brand new (or gently used) products, which can be found at similar discounts to refurbs — but Warehouse has more latest-generation devices to choose from. Best Buy sells refurbished, pre-owned, and open-box phones from a variety of companies (though it's heavily weighted toward Apple) at discounts ranging from 10-30% off. Open-box deals, in particular, are great because they're typically devices that have just been purchased, opened, and returned, not even used. Because of this, you can often find the latest models of phones for sale, rather than just old models. Back Market works with phone refurbishers to form a marketplace where you can find refurbished devices of all types. Information on the refurbishing process is provided, and the listings are transparent about what damage is present if any. Also, there's free shipping and a warranty. Verizon has certified pre-owned devices, but the selection is small and isn't always the best deal. For the most part, it only sells pre-owned Samsung phones. Buying certified from the carrier gives you a bit of security, though, as Verizon will guarantee you're getting a working device and offers a 90-day warranty. T-Mobile sometimes sells certified pre-owned devices at deep discounts, but stock fluctuates regularly (sometimes to the point where there are no phones listed online) and is generally limited to Samsung and/or LG phones when available. The carrier will also offer similar support to that of a brand new device, so you do have a safety net there. AT&T technically has certified pre-owned phones, but they're only available online, and at any given time you may find just one or two low-end models. You're likely better off buying an unlocked refurbished phone elsewhere. Do your research, pick the right store, and compare prices before buying, and you're likely to come away with a good phone at a better price than you would ever find on a new-in-box phone. We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more. One-click These are the best unlocked phones on Amazon for every budget Amazon is one of the easiest places to go buy an unlocked phone and have it delivered in a flash. Here are the best unlocked Android phones it's selling at a variety of price levels. Protect the future These are the best Nokia 8.3 5G cases you can find today! The Nokia 8.3 5G has finally arrived! With a beautiful design, 5G connectivity, and some impressive specs this phone might be one of the best phones this year. But with a phone that looks this great, you'll want to keep it safe from life, so we've found the best cases. stood up Here are the best phone stands for Zoom & Google Meet in 2020 A stand can come in handy when conducting a virtual meeting over Zoom, Google Meet, or other video calling services. And the right one needs to have specific features that meet your needs. We found a few worth considering.