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Was checking out the Samsun Store and saw they offer Certified Pre-Owned. They come with a year warranty and says they have been completely reassembled and tested. Samsung doesn't specify if they come with new batteries or if they maintain their IP ratings. Usually refurbished phones lose their IP ratings after being reassembled.
Checked the warranty, no mention of exclusions for water damage related to refurbished phones with IP ratings and batteries are covered if they drop below 80% health in the first year. This sounds like new batteries are put in and the IP rating is restored after re-assembly.
Anyone have any experience with Samsung's Certified Pre-Owned? Are they worth the premium versus other refurbished phones? If the IP ratings are maintained and comes with new OEM batteries, seems like it would be worth it.
Hey guys, I'm considering buying a refurbished Samsung Galaxy (either S23+ or S23 Ultra). I've never bought refurbished before, so I have a few concerns:
I'm aiming for "Fair" condition and don't mind minor scratches, but I'm worried about non-OEM parts. How can I ensure the phone has original Samsung parts like the screen, camera, and fingerprint sensor?
I've read that Back Market and other refurbishers offer a 30-day return policy, which helps a bit, but I'm still nervous about potential issues.
Battery life is less of a concern since it should be around 85% or more, and I have a 25W charger.
For those experienced with refurbished phones, what tips do you have for ensuring quality and authenticity? Any experiences with the return policy that might ease my concerns?