TL;DR
eBay and Amazon Renewed
eBay is a popular choice for refurbished laptops. It's recommended to buy from sellers with high ratings and extensive positive reviews [1:3],
[4:1]. Many sellers are professional IT asset disposal companies, which adds a layer of trust
[1:1]. Amazon Renewed is mentioned frequently but has mixed reviews; some users advise caution
[3:4].
Manufacturer Direct Outlets
Several commenters recommend buying directly from manufacturer outlets. Lenovo's online outlet has been praised for reliable refurbished laptops [1:2]. Apple sells refurbished MacBooks with the same warranty as new ones, making it a safe option
[2:2],
[2:5]. Dell also offers refurbished models on their website
[3:5].
Specialized Refurbished Retailers
Other World Computing (macsales.com) is recommended for purchasing refurbished Macs [2:3]. Newegg is another trusted site for refurbished electronics, offering good pricing and customer service
[3:1],
[3:3]. Back Market acts as a storefront for refurbishers who agree to its terms, offering a 12-month warranty
[3:2].
Local and Physical Stores
Local computer repair shops sometimes sell refurbished laptops, allowing you to see the product in person and often providing a small warranty [2:1]. Micro Center is suggested for those in the US looking for open box or refurbished deals
[4:2]. Best Buy's Geek Squad refurbished section has been positively reviewed for quality and pricing
[3:6],
[4:5].
Additional Tips
When buying refurbished, it's crucial to check details like battery cycles and cosmetic condition [5:2]. Platforms that allow sorting by warranty or condition can save time and help avoid sketchy listings
[5:1]. Always ensure that the seller provides clear return and warranty policies
[5:3].
I want to buy a refurbished laptop but I'm not sure where to start. I’ve checked eBay and Amazon Renewed, but I’m wondering if there are better places people actually trust.
Any websites or tips you would recommend? Just trying to get a good deal.
I don't know what's best, but I've purchased two Lenovo refurbished laptops over the years - they have an outlet online. I never had issues with either purchase.
ebay with extensive research in the seller's reviews as sellers not as buyers.
It is only recommended if you have a very low budget though, what kind of budget are we working with ?
eBay sellers that sells a large number of refurbished/used business laptops are generally professional IT asset disposal companies and are mostly trustworthy-- they don't really pay much, if anything, for the used hardware, so they are pretty good about returns if anything goes wrong. eBay also has a strong buyer protection policy, but I havent had to dispute stuff through eBay.
What kind of laptop model and price range are you looking at?
When it comes to used hardware, a lot the listings are all over the place when it comes to pricing. So, you can find some very good deals, and there are also some ridiculously priced listings, which you can just ignore if you know what you are doing. Gotta do your research, don't buy the first listing that pops up on eBay or Amazon.
I haven't bought anything from Amazon Renewed, but my impression is that their pricing isn't nearly as good-- likely because Amazon charges sellers a lot for using their Prime service.
I need to replace my current laptop and I’m thinking of getting a refurbished MacBook to save some money, but I’m not sure where the best place to buy one is.
I’ve seen some listings on random sites, but I’m worried about getting scammed or ending up with a laptop in bad condition. Are there any trusted online shops you’ve personally bought from?
Apple sells refurbs, and they actually come with the same warranty as a new one. Plus, you can still buy AppleCare.
I have had great success buying used Macs from Other World Computing (www.macsales.com)
Apple.com
Apple
Local computer repair shops sometimes sell refurbished MacBooks they’ve worked on. You can see it in person and often get a small warranty.
In the market for a new laptop. Has anyone had a markedly better or worse experience with Amazon's "Renewed" electronics and Best Buy's Geek-Squad Refurbished? Or a third option I'm not considering?
Back Market is another online site. Sells refurb electronics with 12-month warranty. Site seems to act like a storefront for refurbishers who agree to the BM terms. I bought a Samsung S10 there a couple years ago and was very pleased.
Probably would have bought my current phone there, too, but Samsung had an incredible trade in deal toward a new A54 5G.
Newegg.com has been my go-to for refurbished electronics for several years now. Good pricing, everything I've bought has worked, and customer service was great on an item I never received.
I have shopped at Newegg for some Lenovo desktop towers and was happy with the items and the service. They weren't refurbished, but the refurb offerings looked pretty good.
I wouldn’t trust any Amazon refurbs.
look at dell's site and see what they have. You used to be able to find Lattitude laptops this way.
Yep, I've done that with good results.
I found a refurbished laptop at Best Buy one day, it was a $1300 gaming laptop and I paid $900. It worked perfectly fine - better than expected, actually - and I've never had a problem with it. So that's an option.
I want to buy a refurbished laptop but I'm not sure where to start. I’ve checked eBay and Amazon Renewed, but I’m wondering if there are better places people actually trust.
Any websites or tips you would recommend? Just trying to get a good deal.
If you’re in the US, Micro Center sometimes has good open box or refurbished stuff. You should check it if you got one nearby.
If you’re on a tight budget, refurbished Chromebooks are super underrated especially if you just need something for basic tasks.
Best Buy
I always buy open box Best Buy items. To be fair I’m also a total member and make use of their 0 interest financing on Best Buy card
Best Buy price matches b&h
Sometimes manufacturer stores on eBay have great flash sales so watch out for those.
Sometimes eBay can be hit or miss, but if you buy from sellers with a high rating and look for the Certified Refurbished label, you can score some great deals.
I just got a lenovo legion off ebay's refurbished section for like $500 off before tax. Earth day discount also shaved some of the pain off, if OP can wait until next year
I've been thinking of going refurbished for my next laptop (preferably a macbook pro) to save some money. There are a bunch of sites out there though and I'm not sure which ones are actually worth it and legit.
Anyong have go to places or tips? Ever had a really good or bad expereince buying refurbished?
Just trying to find a smart way to do it. Thanks!
I’ve bought a lenovo thinkpad from refurbished sites. It looked nearly new. Just make sure they list things like battery cycles and cosmetic condition
I got my MacBook Air (M1) from a certified refurbisher and it’s been running like new for over a year now. Battery health was at 98% and it came with a 1-year warranty. I saved around $300 compared to Apple’s own refurb store. As long as you’re buying from someone reputable with clear return/warranty policies, it’s honestly a great way to go.
Refurbished doesn't always mean good. Some places will not even turn them on and just clean them or test but not clean them. Sometimes they will get them used and not clean or work on them then place them in a box and call it refurbished. I would honestly go used from an e-Cycling company or something as they will actually test them and more than likely clean them or tell you what you're in for compared to Refurbished with a Stock image from Google. But, I would honestly go with Apple Directly or VIP outlet or eBay for Refurbished.
There's some on Woot today. I haven't gotten a Mac from there, but did well with others. https://computers.woot.com/offers/apple-14-macbook-pro-8-core-m1-pro-2021z-21
I’ve bought refurbished laptops for years and honestly I don’t remember the last time I bought new. Look for platforms that compare sellers and let you sort by warranty or condition. It saves time and you avoid the sketchy listings.
Looking to buy a new laptop for work/streaming. I want a 2nd hand/refurbished one for various reasons.
I’ve heard really mixed things about Backmarket and other similar retailers.
I don’t know anything about technology, I’m not fussed on OS or manufacturer. I just want something fairly lightweight/slim, with a decent battery life and doesn’t cost the Earth.
Any recommendations of retailers or specific laptops would be much appreciated.
I've got most of mine, which is 6 out of 7 now over the years, from eBay.
Refurb business sellers seem generally reliable, and 'one careful owner' types certainly are.
I think refurb shops tend to err on the side of caution. I've only ever bought 'excellent' and 'very good' returns and I'm convinced a big percentage of them are brand new, probably just open box.
When it comes to phones, I am with 3 and the man in the shop told me that if I ever needed a new phone, to go to Music Magpie and 90+% of the 'refurb' ones would be open box- distance sold and returned from change of mind during the allowed cooling off period.
But the stuff I buy for myself tends to be 5+ years old so can't be unused.
I bought direct from dell, I think it was the ‘Dell Outlet’. The machine was a better spec than anything you could buy new (presumably specced up for a business customer), and the warranty was handled well. They sent an engineer out to my house to replace the motherboard with no quibbling.
Lenovo Thinkpad T or X series off eBay - some refurbisher offer warranty too.
The Apple Store
I haven't bought laptops from them, but have bought a few desktop base units from Stone Refurb, and been very happy with them. Have a looksee if they've got a laptop to suit
I've also bought from Giraffe Computing through eBay UK, happy with them too
In the market for a used laptop. Any ideas for good sites to check out? Laptop will be used for school and general entertainment. (Gaming or fancy photo editing not needed).
Willing to consider mac, but never have been an apple fan.
They have phones as well
gazelle.com
Have you used them?
Where is the website Gazelle go to to right where is says buy. Then it will take you different phone you can by. But if you look at the orange ribbon they usually have sell MacBooks. I looked just now and it look like they don’t have any in stock. I have purchased my iPhone through them they are pretty good.
eBay - you can get something refurbished with a warranty, ThinkPad laptops are known for lasting forever and having lots of spare parts available. Was going to buy one that way until I got my 2013 laptop to stop crashing. You can filter search results by screen size, ram, etc so fine tune it to what need.
That's really what I'm looking for... A warranty and an legit resaler. Thanks!
Backmarket
If you meet income requirements & are in the US, PC's for people have refurbished laptops. Amazon is another source, I suggest this because it's guaranteed.
If you buy used from something less reputable, I'd run UBCD to check it, preferably before buying. www.ultimatebootcd.com
Any websites to buy used laptops?
eBay isn't bad, although you might be better off getting a refurbished model. I got my current laptop off eBay and it works great, plus it was a really good deal. Just stick to vendors with a high rating and good return policy.
I totally agree-- reputable eBay sellers are a good place to look.
Here's Fujitsu's eBay store, they auction off what appears to be laptops off business leases here. If you don't need the latest and greatest, this is a good place to look since it's direct from the company that makes the laptops: http://www.ebaystores.com/Fujitsu-Computer-Store
When a machine I bought from them had screen issues after a week or so, the promptly responded to my request and had it repaired.
Here's another seller I've bought from. They seem to have a lot of off-lease business laptops, too. https://www.ebay.com/usr/tech-trading?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754
Unfortunately, my Microsoft Surface Pro from undergrad a decade ago bricked for good. I am in need of a replacement that is essentially just used for Reddit browsing. I don't need anything brand new.
I got my surface 3 pro off of ebay refurbished for about 140. Works awesome for media consumption.
BackMarket has been great
acho que o kindle é a melhor opção, o kobo é basicamente linux, é bo considerar. Eu compro todos os meus eletronicos usados do aliepress. No momento o meu rpi morreu, então estou usando meu jetson nano (comprei quando ainda era barato), más estou de olho banana pi m5. Já doei quase todos os meus pcs, não uso celular, então, placas integradas são uma boa opção, pouco consumo de energia e voce ainda controla o que quer que o pc faça. (falo do Brasil)
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Blair Technology. I bought a computer and a couple of monitors. Great price and they work great. I'll never buy full retail again.
Ctc market, sec-bad!
Will checkout
rainbow systems sr nagar
May be checkout lenovo refurbished store
Ok sure
best places to buy refurbished laptops
Key Considerations for Buying Refurbished Laptops:
Reputable Retailers: Purchase from well-known retailers or manufacturers that offer certified refurbished products. This ensures quality and reliability. Some trusted options include:
Warranty and Return Policy: Check for a warranty (ideally 1 year or more) and a flexible return policy. This provides peace of mind in case the laptop has issues.
Condition Grades: Understand the grading system (e.g., Grade A, B, C) used by sellers to describe the condition of the laptop. Grade A typically means "like new," while Grade B may have minor cosmetic flaws.
Specifications: Ensure the refurbished laptop meets your needs in terms of performance (CPU, RAM, storage) and compatibility with software you plan to use.
Customer Reviews: Look for reviews and ratings of the seller and the specific laptop model to gauge overall satisfaction and reliability.
Recommendations:
By focusing on reputable sources and understanding the condition and warranty, you can find a great refurbished laptop that fits your needs and budget.
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