Is Refurbished or Remanufactured a Good Deal?
Sometimes people ask me questions that aren’t exactly my area of specialty. While saving money by buying a refurbished or remanufactured product is technically about spending and personal finance, there is a lot of information that goes into such a decision that I have no way of knowing any better than you. With that being said, there are some common issues and concerns to watch out for when purchasing refurbished or remanufactured goods. Is It Really A Good Price? The promise of refurbished goods, particularly electronics, is getting a “good as new” product for a much lower price. The devil, of course, is in the details. The major concerns fall into two categories. The first is whether or not the refurbished product really IS as good as new. And the second, is in what way the service and support of the product will be different because it is refurbished. Many refurbished products come with a much shorter warranty than their new counterparts. This begs the question, “If the product is as good as new, then why won’t you stand behind it with a warranty that is as good as the new one?” The answer is, of course, that refurbished is …