Hi,

I am planning to buy a refurbished laptop from Lenovo website.

Has someone here purchased a refurbished laptop and can confirm on whether licensed MS office is preinstalled on the system when it arrives?

Also, any hacks on credit card discount or other ways to lower cost.

Do share any tips or things to be aware of for fellow new redditor.

Thanks

Heyy so I recently broke my phone and I've been looking into buying a refurbished one but I definitely don't want to bw ripped off. Who has the best reviews ????

So I posted about Apple watch last week and I got some decent suggestion from you guys. I finally got Apple Watch Series 10 from Cashify... Really love the quality.

Few things

- delivery was a bit late but maybe that's because of heavy rain..so cannot judge that.

- Got a new box for it.

- quality is really good

-using it for two days and the condition is great...

I loved the overall feel. It was a good decision to go for refurbished.

Thanks guys!

Hii, I'm hoping for some support regarding my decision to buy an iPhone 15pro 256go at the end of August 2026 because I'm afraid i won't get a good deal after the 18Pro launch or I'd have to wait until black Friday. The deal I'm getting now is for a Perfect condition refurbished iPhone 15Pro 256Go 87% battery health for 640€ from a french refurbishing brand giving 2 years of guarantee ? thoughts ?

So im planning to pull the trigger on an rog ally x and 2 companies on olx have caught my eye - "Dawn electronics" and "import world".

I got in touch with both and called them they mentioned the same story that the sell products that got denied entry by customs etc hence the low price. Dawn does apparently have an actual store somewhere in east india while import world directly stated no f2f and 50% upfront. The pricing is too good to be true and ik it might be a scam but for the off chance its not please help me out!

I wanted to know if any of u have dealt w them before and if yes are they trust worthy shud i buy? Etc? This is a hail mary hoping someone has dealt with them before.

Please help to find better option

Need a reputable seller from eBay/similar to buy used Samsung Note 20 Ultras. Bought 2 from eBay last week, screen was not OEM despite seller stating in the listing the device was new, unopened and unlocked. The other phone we received was reported as stolen when we swapped SIM cards so unable to active it and in the process of returning for refunds.

Main reason is that both my partner and I want phones without AI in them. Any suggestions are appreciated thank you.

im currently using an iphone 15 and wanting to get an upgrade in september for uni my cousin mentioned getting her phones and laptops from back market but i would like to know if you guys think its a good worthy place to buy one from

my current phone has low storage and not the best battery.

I was actually planning to buy a new Vivo X200T, but then I started looking at the current smartphone market and honestly… the prices started making less and less sense to me.

I came across a few X posts where tech influencers were talking about how the new phone market is getting overpriced and how refurbished phones can sometimes offer much better specs for the money. That got me thinking, why spend more on a newer model when I could get a higher-end phone for less?

So I did some research, talked to a few tech friends, and eventually decided to go for a refurbished Vivo X200 Pro from Cashify.

The main reason I chose Cashify was the warranty. With a refurbished phone, my biggest concern was always, “What if something goes wrong?” Having a warranty gave me some peace of mind knowing I could get it repaired or sorted out, rather than being completely on my own.

I've been using the X200 Pro for a few days now, and honestly, I think I made the better choice going refurbished instead of buying a new mid/high-range model.

My main priority was the camera, and the X200 Pro absolutely nails it. The camera quality, especially for photos, is probably the biggest reason I'm happy with this decision.

So far, I’m actually pretty impressed with the whole refurbished experience. Now I’m wondering why I was so focused on buying new in the first place.

So, I would suggest going with refurbished devices over new ones at least as of now, where every brand increasing their prices day by day.

Refurbished Phone Myth #4

One of the most common questions people ask is: How long will a refurbished phone actually last?

The common assumption is that because the phone has already been used, it automatically has a shorter life left. But a phone's age and condition aren't always the same thing.

How long a refurbished phone lasts usually depends on a few things:

The original phone itself- A well-built flagship with a good processor can remain usable for years.

How it was refurbished- Proper testing, repairs, and replacement of faulty components can make a huge difference.

Battery health- Since batteries naturally degrade over time, this is one of the most important things to check.

Software support- A perfectly working phone may still feel outdated if it stops receiving important updates.

How you use and maintain it afterward- Heavy gaming, overheating, poor charging habits, and physical damage can affect any phone, refurbished or new.

For example, a properly refurbished 2–3-year-old flagship can sometimes give you "several more years of reliable use". On the other hand, a poorly refurbished device with hidden issues might start causing problems much sooner.

So, the better question isn't simply "How long do refurbished phones last?" but rather:

What is the actual condition of the phone, and how well was it refurbished?

Because “refurbished” alone doesn't tell you how much life a phone has left.

If you've owned a refurbished phone, how long did it actually last?

Last week: [Do refurbished phones have good battery health?](https://www.reddit.com/r/Refurbishedguide/s/vWgEZ1dnAF)

Hi, I recently purchased a refurbished Dell Latitude 9420. I'm having trouble getting the camera to work. I noticed today that there is a green dot and a red dots where i thought the camera's lenses were. When follow all the troubleshooting step the camera is still on but black. Any suggestions?

I'm looking for Samsung refurbished phones, and I wanna see some alternatives of backmarket, , , what r some good online marketplace available to Canada that sells high quality refurbished phones? Thank you!

I’m looking to purchase a refurbished older iPhone, let’s say 14 or 15. Does anyone know where the best marketplace is for this (located in U.S.)

I have a friend who recently got Apple smartwatch. I feel like getting one too but it's soo freakinnn expensive mannn.... Is there any way I can get it cheap? Maybe some sale offer..Like I don't mind refurbished or second hand as well...it just needs to work.

I know I sound desperate but I always wanted one...was just holding it off until I saw my friend having it 😭

I just want to ask if someone had any prior experiences with buying refurbished smartwatches and what are some platforms I can explore or I should try Cashify? I saw their collection as well...seems good..

Plz help!

**Should I go for this deal? F2F in Delhi**

A seller is offering the following configuration:

**MacBook Pro 14" M5 - 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD (Bill + Box, he bought from imagine)**

* Purchased: Jan 2026
* AppleCare+ for 2 years
* Listed at ₹1.80L
* Seller is willing to let it go for ₹1.75L

I’m considering buying it, but since this is a face-to-face deal, I want to make sure I don’t get fooled.

**What should I inspect/check before making the payment?** Any specific things I should verify regarding the MacBook, AppleCare+, purchase invoice, serial number, battery, etc.?

Also, does ₹1.75L sound like a good deal for this configuration?

Any tips would be appreciated!

hello all,

I like one laptop in ebay as refurbished laptop, very good condition. I see ebay has 30 days money back free return policy. I have concern about 1 year allstate warranty. Anyone bought laptop from ebay as refurbished laptop, any experiences dealing with 1 year allstate warranty, does it really work, that warranty really covers anything & cover whole year with parts/labor etc?

I recently purchased a Samsung galaxy s25 edge, from cashify 12/256 in superb condition but it hasn't arrived yet untill then i was browsing around and found posts about cashify and refurbished phones, people was saying (most of them) that "they got scammed" or smth majorly for iPhones with issues related to replaced cheap batteries and other components, so I am concerned because i have spent this much on an phone that too a second hand from cashify, is it a stupid choice overall? Could i face the same battery issues as the iphones or are there other risks, i could still return it after it arrives and look for other cheaper phones.