Refurbished smartphone is a device which was either sent back
by a customer because it was faulty or was simply sold by
its previous owner, due to various reasons. Mostly, as a part
of a buy-back program, in order to get a newer model. All
devices are checked by the manufacturer and, if required,
repaired in order to work at full potential.
A properly refurbished cell phone should have been tested and
cleaned, and any part that does not work has been repaired
or replaced.
Buying a refurbished phone instead of a new one can save you
money and reduce the environmental impact of your smartphone
addiction.
Buying a used gadget can, under the right circumstances, be
just as good as buying new. But it also bears mentioning that
there are a few reasons that you shouldn’t buy a refurbished
phone.
In most cases, they don’t come with their original packaging,
neither the accessories. However, they are tested before
being put for sale and come with a warranty, so future owners
are all covered in case something happens.
But as a rule of thumb, the grades range from A-D and break
down like this:
Grade A. This is as nearly new as nearly new gets. At best,
it'll be a phone returned within the 30-day period, so is to
all intents and purposes still a brand new phone. At worst,
it'll show negligible signs of wear.
Grade B. Expect the odd chip or scratch, but nothing too
unsightly.
Grade C. Refurbished phones graded ‘C’ will have perhaps up
to five blemishes and will look like they've been used.
Grade D. A grade D refurbished phone will be broken in some
way, will look second-hand and will have been well used.
Reasons Why You Should Not Buy a Refurbished Phone.
1.Warranties often aren’t as good for refurbished devices.
2.Getting a malfunctioning phone replaced can be difficult.
3.Finding a refurbished phone for the right carrier can be
difficult.
4.Buying a used phone will never feel like buying something
new.
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