Getting the latest smartphone can be a serious financial pain. Used and refurbished devices are cheaper, but what about quality? Here's what you need to know.

Refurbished phones differ from second-hand phones in that they've been previously used but then returned to the manufacturer, ...

Smartphone prices have nearly doubled in a decade, but savvy consumers are finding 80-90% performance at half the cost.

It’s worth noting that refurbished models are different from phones that are simply used. You can find many such phones on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and other peer-to-peer trading sites.

The secondhand smartphone market (like secondhand goods in general) has gotten a bad rap. Horror stories about failing batteries and shady sellers might make you hesitant to buy used phones.

Best Buy offers a selection of used, open-box, and refurbished smartphones. There’s a 14-day return policy, and even the pre-owned smartphones (not certified refurbished) come with 90-day ...

How to look for a refurbished smartphone. From browsing sites like Backmarket and other refurbished sites, you can see that prices are lower than they'd be for new equivalents - obviously, that's ...

Buying refurbished smartphones will become increasingly popular in the next couple of years, with consumers benefiting from increased competition. That more consumers are considering getting a ...

Buying used phones can be safe if you know where to go, and how to go about it. If you get a used phone from retailers like Amazon or Best Buy, ...

As India’s refurbished gadget market matures, Cashify's Nakul Kumar explores the industry's growth drivers, challenges, and the evolving consumer mindset shaping this re-commerce sector like ...

The refurbished phone market, however, has grown, Insider reported. From 2021 to 2022, it increased 5%, according to Counterpoint Research data, and Apple comprised half of the of the resale market.

About half of refurbished smartphones sold globally were iPhones, as Apple’s sales in the category grew 16% year-on-year in 2022. The new figures arrives by way of Counterpoint Research, ...