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I am looking to buy a new phone and this time around, I want to get a refurbished to save money. I wanted to know what's the best site/place to buy refurbished that you recommend?

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[–] Zonefive@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 days ago

Swappa. Not refurb necessarily but gently used. I’ve purchased Androids and iPhones from here with good luck. They also recently added Steam Decks, so that’s cool, although the prices seem high.

[–] First_Thunder@lemmy.zip 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Dunno where you from, but Cex in my experience has always been good, although finding bargains may be a lil difficult, the 5 year warranty is awesome

[–] Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Just remember to check the price. I've seen Cex selling things for above retail if they're popular

[–] First_Thunder@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Although sometimes they have absolute bangers. Before the RAM insanity, 2 years ago I managed to snatch 2 sticks of 8GB 5600 DDR5 for 8€ each

[–] Tikiporch@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Check your local e-waste repository.

[–] Takeshidude@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Try backmarket.com if youre in the US Havent bought anything there myselft, but seems neat