Factory refurbished?? What does it mean by factory refurbished?
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Usually refurbished means that it was once in the hands of the consumer who returned it for some reason, maybe it did not work, maybe they decided they did not want it. Either way, it is tested and looked over (usually my the manufacturer) and resold as a refurbished item. Usually Refurbished items are a good bet as they have been looked over and tested by a technician, where as only a few new items are tested.
1686410
As far as I know, it is brand new (refurbished in the factory), but it does not have the full warranty. I got one in July and it`s working perfectly. I have other experiences with refurbished equipment and never had any problem. Maybe it`s interesting to contract a third-party warranty just as an addiitonal protection.
1123284
While I can't tell you what the r stands for the two units I bought were not refurbished. They were manufactured in Aug 2013 according to the box.
1686582
yes, the item was received in it's original retail packaging. It is marked refurbished, but it appeared to be in brand new re-sellable condition. if that is your concern.
1897903
The one I purchased was new. It will usually indicate Refurbished in the title or description if it is being resold.
1471320
Hello, The unit we sell as per our listing it is Dell Factory Refurbished, we are a resellers of computers, factory refurbished products we sell are directly from manufacturer, they work just as new, condition is also similar to new unit, certainly being refurbished you may always find minor cosmetic scratches, which are not anything major and do not affect performance of the unit. Yes, there is over one year Dell warranty on this unit. Thank you,
1686583
The box is sealed like a new one but I guess it says 'refurbished'. Am not sure though.
943531
A refurbished phone is a factory-reconditioned phone. You're supposed to receive the phone, but without a battery.
555346
Yes, it was factory new - I'm not sure about the warranty, didn't pay attention...
178022
The one I got my wife was new. If it's refurbished item I think the description should say that. For what it's worth the camera we got is great.
1563223
I am assuming that a 'used' item was just simply used and resold - whereas 'refurbished items were used but have been serviced (parts changed....i.e is new/better parts put in.....) and that the item would also be tested to verify that it was functioning properly.
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I take a different point of view than most of the other responders. I would NEVER buy a refurb as my primary computer, but if you're looking at a system for gaming or music, then a refurb is fine. I do agree, though, to stick with a manufacturer-refurbed unit.
444535
I asked Amazon about that and they said it means the speaker has for some reason been opened (either used or refurbished) and has indeed been repacked. I decided not to pay that kind of price for a used speaker with a new box
430608
Mine had factory stickers on the box. And, there was nothing about it being refurbished. To me it was new.
1159875
Typically, after a manufacturer refurbishes them, they repackage them as if they are new, except there will be an extra label on the box saying "refurbished", and they come with the full warranty as a new one has.
1307282
i think it actually means that the product is refurbished, (meaning it broke at once and was repaired)
422517
I believe there were papers that said refurbished on them..for warranty & such