I'm looking for a new cell phone, and found one that I like. It is discontinued, so I have to buy it used. I found one that is refurbished, so I'm just wondering if refurbished means it is going to break on me in a week, or what? Is it a smart buy?
2006-08-06 11:22:53 · 8 answers · asked by Nikita 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
As long it is "factory refubished" and carries a warrentee, you should be fine.
I buy almost all my electronics and computer gear as factory refurbs. They are fully tested, which brand new equiptment never is, and you save lots of cash.
I have never got burnt!
2006-08-06 11:33:38 · answer #1 · answered by jibberjabbar 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-14 21:30:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I had to buy a refurbished phone b/c we couldn't afford a new one after ours broke. We bought the phone back in January, and we haven't had a problem with it at all. We got an audiovox from Alltel.
2006-08-06 11:28:36 · answer #3 · answered by sean's_mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i worked 4 radioshack for 2 years n they sell refurbs with the same warranty as a new 1. its against manufacturers defects. n every store has a different selection. u have 2 ask 2 c them.
2006-08-06 12:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by nome179er 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, I have purchased many items that were refurbs- they will usually carry a manufacturers warranty- and they look new and have been reconditioned to be just like new...the only difference is the price.
2006-08-06 11:57:43 · answer #5 · answered by teresaannburr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have a warranty/guarantee in writing. I've been using a reburfished phone for 5 yrs. now.
2006-08-06 11:40:52 · answer #6 · answered by CheriDonna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yah...it should be cool just buy it from a reliable source and make sure u keep tha receipt....if something goes bad u can return the item w/ lil or no problems! good luck!
2006-08-06 11:27:53 · answer #7 · answered by alwayzatemptation69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some refurbs have a warranty ck
2006-08-06 11:28:45 · answer #8 · answered by jackofalltds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it should be ok
2006-08-06 11:28:48 · answer #9 · answered by markpomp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋