To find a gadget or a smartphone still in good condition without having to pay the price of new, there is the possibility of second hand marketwith the risk of falling on a damaged device (which is not necessarily visible at first glance), or the opportunity of refurbished products.
These are subject to a repair before being offered for sale again on dedicated platforms and this can help to avoid unpleasant surprises. On a smartphone or a connected watch, this can go through the screen (breakage, scratches), the connectors and buttons (wear, forced connector) or the battery (shortened autonomy at the end of the cycle).
Less expensive, but also safe products
To avoid disappointments, go through a platform, such as the French giant Back Market which offers a wide choice varying according to the arrivals of the sellers, can bring peace of mind without hurting the wallet.
From smartphones to wireless headphones to game consoles or laptops, many products and gadgets are offered after going through a series of tests and checks.
A still recent product like the connected watch Apple Watch 7 can thus have a second life in refurbished at a lower price than new and with a 12-month warranty to protect itself, which makes another difference with a second-hand product.
The price differences will then be played out on the general condition and the greater or lesser novelty of the products, as well as on the demand, the products ofApple are still often the most requested.
A virtuous loop
There are several interests in going refurbished. The lengthening of the lifetime manufactured products reduce their environmental impact and the associated greenhouse gas emissions by extending their useful life rather than throwing them away while they are still functional.
In the long term, this may limit the consumption of the planet’s resources by stretching the use of electronic devices without having to manufacture new ones. In addition, the volume of electronic waste, which is difficult to recycle, will be reduced by modifying consumption habits… and especially overconsumption.
The refurbished sector also creates jobs and can facilitate both the reuse of products and their recycling for those that cannot be put back on the market, avoiding the accumulation of unused electronic devices.
