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What is the difference between used and reconditioned?
The main difference between “refurbished” and “used” products is that refurbished products have been tested and verified to function properly, and are thus free of defects, while “used” products may or may not be defective.
What does a reconditioned phone mean?
In the vast majority of cases, a reconditioned phone is a phone that has been returned to a phone network if the user, during their 30-day cooling-off period, decided they didn’t want it.
Are refurbished phones genuine?
Refurbished smartphones are devices that were owned by someone else earlier and have been restored to work at its full potential and working condition by the manufacturer or reseller. These smartphones come with a reseller warranty and are in perfect working condition with a few dents and scratches on the outer body.
Is reconditioned as good as new?
Products that are labeled “refurbished” are fully functional but they can’t technically be sold as “new” anymore, for reasons that vary by manufacturer. Because of this, they’re typically cheaper and you could save hundreds of dollars depending on your purchase.
What does it mean if an Iphone is reconditioned?
A refurbished phone generally refers to a pre-owned handset that has been sent back due to a fault and has been repaired for re-sale. Before being put on sale, all refurbished phones have been thoroughly checked and tested to ensure they’re in full working order.
What happens when a phone is refurbished?
What’s the difference between a refurbished phone and a used phone?
The two processes are completely different, resulting in major quality differences. Refurbishing is the cosmetic and aesthetic improvement of a used phone. The refurbished phone is a used, working phone that has been cleaned carefully, packed and then sold. Any reseller can refurbish used phones and sell it.
How to check if your Android phone is refurbished or New?
Scroll down the RTN screen to Reconditioned status. Here there are only two possible status entries: Yes – Your phone is a refurbished model. No – Congratulations, your phone is not a refurbished model. Instead, it is factory new.
What’s the difference between refurbished and refurbished products?
The difference between a refurbished product and a certified refurbished product is that the former is refurbished by third-party companies or individuals while the latter is refurbished by manufacturers, dealers, or authorized third-party refurbishment companies.
Can a phone be restored to like new condition?
Some sellers go so far as to assert that the device will perform like new, while others reserve the “like new” status only for refurbished phones. Either way, now we’re talking. Unfortunately in the smartphone world, these terms have been thrown around loosely. To some, it’s only refurbished devices that are restored to “like new” condition.