i wanna buy soemthing on ebay and it is classed a refurbished? what does this mean?
2007-03-18 12:53:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
If it's on ebay be careful. You really need to get the seller to specify what they mean. Refurbish can mean anything from a wipe with an oily rag up to a manufacturer service with all working parts replaced.
2007-03-20 01:01:13 · answer #1 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't necessarily mean there was ever anything wrong with it. Legally there are circumstances when a vendor cannot sell something as 'New'. It can sometimes means something as minor as an item being returned to the store, but missing the manual or a cord. This means it has to go back to the manufacturer to be repackaged and must now be labeled as 'Refurbished'.
2007-03-18 20:01:17 · answer #2 · answered by txgm68 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means that the product is used (or had problems), but was returned to the manufacturer and they repaired the item and selling it again.
Personally I don't see anything wrong with buying refurbished items.. I bought refurbished ipod from apple website and it works great!
cheers!
2007-03-18 20:10:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refurbished could mean :
- it was broken and repaired by the manufacturer but cant be sold as new
- it was returned to the manufacturer as "opened stock", fully functional but not sellable as new sealed box
- over-stock and returned to the manufacturer because a newer model came out
basically you dont know what you are getting and need to be aware that most "refurbs" dont come with standard warranty if any
2007-03-18 20:03:29 · answer #4 · answered by mrdg90 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means its been in for repair and then goes back on sale as refurbished. Mobile phones operators often do that if a handset has to replaced. More often than not it will replaced by a refurbished handset. virgin Mobile often sell refurbished handsets in their stores.
2007-03-19 07:45:54 · answer #5 · answered by phil 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This means the object has been cleaned up or renovated, given a tidy up or mended,given an overhaul,spruced up or maybe re equipped or even repaired
2007-03-18 20:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by rab c m 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
used by someone broke on them they sent back to manufacture which was still under warranty they sent buyer new item then fixed broken one to sell to you. Generally are ok to purchase. I've never done it though. Good luck
2007-03-18 19:57:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In terms of electricals, it usually means it has been owned before, but completley wiped of all information and made virtually new again.
2007-03-18 20:05:17 · answer #8 · answered by mrssandii1982 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Repackaged TRASH!
2007-03-18 19:57:30 · answer #9 · answered by bluecow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
means it was broke and has been fixed to look like new
2007-03-18 19:56:56 · answer #10 · answered by ♥♥™Tia™♥♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋