Any Benefits of Buying Refurbished Smartphones? Here Are Five

(The latest smartphone models could set you back more than a thousand per phone. For those who want to save some money, buying a refurbished smartphone might be the wiser choice.)

Phones have become such an essential part of our lives, yet there’s no escaping the rising cost of smartphones. Not to mention, some of us who have been tied into a phone contract will understand the recurring phone bill expenditure.

More and more phone users are switching to SIM-only plans to save money — purchasing the phone on its own and getting a SIM-only plan can certainly shave a decent amount off one’s recurring phone-related expenditure.

The flip side is that SIM-only plans mean that you’ll have to buy the phone “a la carte.” The latest smartphone models could set you back more than a thousand per phone. For those who want to save some money, buying a refurbished smartphone might be the wiser choice.

We’ve put together some reasons why it may be beneficial for you to purchase a refurbished smartphone.

1. Mint condition with a comprehensive grading system
Buying a refurbished phone isn’t the same as getting a second-hand piece from a random stranger or off an auction site, both of which leave you with little room to verify your purchase.

A refurbished phone will go through rigorous tests to ensure it is in full working order before being sold, and some suppliers even go through each phone individually.

Even after the phone has been proven to be in working order, suppliers will still grade the phones according to their physical appearance. It can be “like new,” which would mean the refurbished phone is basically as good as a phone that’s straight out of the box, for a much lower price than you would pay in the store.

Even the lower tiers (“very good” and “acceptable”) aren’t too shabby either. While they may have a few more scuffs and scratches, the checking process ensures that regardless of their external appearance, all these refurbished phones function like they’re brand new.
Refurbished phones can have a decent lifespan too — it doesn’t mean they’ll always lose out to brand new phones. Frankly, it depends on how the phones were refurbished. At Eze Wholesale, for example, devices are measured against strict quality standards to deliver just what you ordered.

2. Much cheaper prices than brand new phones
Smartphones drop in value very rapidly — your latest smartphone isn’t worth as much a week after you bought it. So, if you hold out and wait, you can snag a refurbished phone at a much lower price.
Depending on the model of the refurbished phone and the category of condition, you could even find an iPhone that’s up to 40% cheaper than those sold in retail stores. That’s a huge discount.

3. No expensive contract lock-in
Getting a contract with a phone included can create a hefty recurring bill. A large portion of your monthly phone bill goes to paying off the handset itself, instead of just paying for your minutes, texts, and data.

Getting a refurbished phone will save you lots of money when it comes to phone bills because the cost of your phone is no longer added to your bill — you won’t be paying for anything extra.

4. You’re covered by a warranty
Most third-party phone suppliers will insure devices bought from them directly, so you should remember to check that you include it at the checkout.

Retailers may include a warranty to keep you covered if there’s anything wrong with your refurbished phone. Some also include a return policy too — typically a 14-day return policy, if you’re dissatisfied in any way about the refurbished phone.
At Eze, for example, our return policies are centered around you. We offer a simple 30-day return and replacement policy for electronics with cosmetic, grading, and functional defects.

5. Much less environmental impact
For those among us who are more careful about the environmental impact of our purchases, going the refurbished route is a good way to keep things sustainable.

Reusing phones instead of sending them to landfills or for recycling is a much better way to prolong a phone’s lifespan. It also helps to reduce consumption — a win-win situation.

Also, manufacturing new phones requires numerous raw materials to complete. In the process of mining these materials, huge quantities of carbon dioxide are emitted. This could even further contribute to global warming as 85% to 95% of carbon emissions come from the production process of mobile phones. Switching to refurbished phones will therefore help to cut down on carbon emissions.

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will not recommend

Mohbola:
will not recommend

Why?

@Ezewholesalee, nicely presented informative material.

Randerl:
@Ezewholesalee, nicely presented informative material.

Happy you found it informative, Randerl. Thanks!

I need a London or American used but refurbished phone.
Spec
4g compliant
3/4 g ram
Good battery
Budget 20k

d3cod3r:

Why?

you'll always see a new phone that's within the price range of the refurbished

Mohbola:
you'll always see a new phone that's within the price range of the refurbished

With same specs?

d3cod3r:

With same specs?

sometimes, yeah