Got a renewed phone on Amazon earlier this year. It was great at first but it became glitchy. Battery drained in no time and the screen would freeze randomly. The seller gave me a runaround with returns and let's just say the customer support wasn't lovely. I ended up trying ebay last month and had a much better experience so far: https://www.ebay.com/b/eBay-Refurbished/ The hassle was much lesser and the transaction was fast. #ad edit: typo Answer from clotterycumpy on reddit.com
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Guide to Amazon Refurbished Phones - Phonecheck
Affordable refurbished phones are thoroughly cleaned and inspected, and they usually come with a warranty in case of any issues. On Amazon, you'll find a wide selection of cellphone models including Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Samsung Galaxy S9, Apple iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and more.
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Amazon renewed/refurb phones?
Got a renewed phone on Amazon earlier this year. It was great at first but it became glitchy. Battery drained in no time and the screen would freeze randomly. The seller gave me a runaround with returns and let's just say the customer support wasn't lovely. I ended up trying ebay last month and had a much better experience so far: https://www.ebay.com/b/eBay-Refurbished/ The hassle was much lesser and the transaction was fast. #ad edit: typo More on reddit.com
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Are Amazon refurbished phones worth it, or should I save my store credits?
My current phone came refurbished from Woot, which is owned by Amazon. No problems in the 10 months I've owned it. I had my previous Amazon purchased refurbished phone for 5 years and only replaced it to get a better camera for a big trip. It is a little risky, but so far I've had good luck. I get Samsung S series, a generation or two behind current. More on reddit.com
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I've bought an "Amazon Renewed" product before this one is in "Excellent" condition, have any of you guys purchased an amazon renewed procduct before?
you should strike off your address and pincode More on reddit.com
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Amazon Renewed: Shop for Refurbished & Like-New mobile phones
Shop for refurbished mobiles from top brands like Samsung, Oneplus, Oppo, Mi & more. These products are tested and certified by professionals, comes with minimum 6-month seller warranty and have minimal or no signs of wear and tear.
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6 Things To Know About Amazon Renewed
April 11, 2025 - If you want to save money on electronics, one of the key ways to do so is to check out refurbished devices, according to money expert Clark Howard. A good place to buy like-new refurbished devices is the Amazon Renewed program.
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I am planning to purchase an iPhone 13 refurbished from Amazon. Is it safe? - Quora
Answer: Thanks for the A2A. Since Amazon has a customer satisfaction policy it is “safe” to purchase a “refurbished” iPhone 13 from them. If something is wrong with it you can always send it back for a full refund.
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Are Renewed Android Phones On Amazon Safe To Buy? Here's What Users Say - BGR
November 10, 2025 - For example, Amazon unclaimed packages can be bought by anyone and sometimes include new or old phones and devices, along with a renewed product guarantee and a 90-day return period.
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Buy Refurbished Amazon Devices online at an affordable price in India at Cashify.in You will also Get Exclusive discounts, a 6-month warranty, and many more. Order Now!
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Certified Refurbished Google Pixel Phones
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Refurbished Cell Phones | Best Buy Canada
Stay connected affordably with refurbished cellphones from Best Buy Canada. Verified quality to fit your budget.
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Apple Certified Refurbished products include a one‑year warranty, full functional testing and savings up to 15% — give an Apple device new life.
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r/Frugal on Reddit: Are Amazon refurbished phones worth it, or should I save my store credits?
October 2, 2024 -

My apologies if this is breaking any community guidelines, I am new here. I'm posting here on Frugal since i've seen a few similar posts in this subreddit.

I have been thinking of getting a new phone for quite some time. I have been using an LG V30 for the past 2-3 years. It still functions fine, but the camera quality is worse that I'd like it to be as a photographer. I would like to upgrade to something with a good camera, and something that would last me for a while. Due to a few very kind gifts, I now have enough gift money on Amazon for a decent used phone. I have been looking at the iphone 12 mini and google pixel 6a in specific. They are both in my price range, have good cameras, and would (hopefully) last me a good 4-5 years. The only issue is that these are refurbished items, and many people who have bought anything refurbished from amazon have received products in poor condition and end up getting a refund. I have read several threads where people recommend going straight through Apple's refurbished store, but I have amazon-specific credits, and their items are still wildly out of my price range. Now I'm wondering if I would be better off just saving the cash for a later date on something I know I would get good use of. Does anyone have experience with Amazon refurbished? Should I take the risk? Thanks in advance.