Since when has Apple not slashed prices? Even though they don’t trumpet it, there’s a secret corner of their website where iPhones and other gadgets are being sold at prices that will make you blink twice. A discounted iPhone 13 Pro Max for $450? Yep, it’s real. And not only that, but they also come with a new battery, accessories, and a red-carpet-worthy facelift. So if you always thought “refurbished” was just a fancy word for “secondhand,” it might be time to rethink that, and save some serious cash in the process. Tech luxury has never been so affordable!
What does it mean for a phone to be refurbished?
When a phone is refurbished, it means that someone returned it after they bought it, either because they weren’t happy with it, it had a defect, or they simply changed their mind. But instead of throwing it away, the company reviews it, repairs it if necessary, and leaves it as good as new, ready to use! Think of a car that goes to the shop to fix a scratch: it comes out spotless and ready to be used again, but at a lower price because it is no longer “factory new.”
In the case of Apple reconditioned, for example, they put new batteries in, clean them, check that everything works as it should and even put them in a box that looks like it just came out of the store. So you get a phone that, in practice, is like new, but without the brand new price. It is like buying a luxury at a discount and without guilt.
How does the Apple reconditioned store work?
The main idea is that the customer can buy a “new” product and thus reduce the environmental impact.
Apple certifies that when a phone is in a reconditioned state, the process has been very strict so that it reaches the customer in the best possible way and it has been worked on and cleaned thoroughly, and even the parts added in case of improvement are original from Apple.
They also confirm that refurbished products will come with a brand-new battery and outer casing, with all accessories, cables and operating system updated to the latest version, so that the person who buys it will not even realize that they are buying a mobile phone that has already been used.
In terms of warranty, you’ll get a year (as usual) for any defects or returns, and AppleCare will cover it too if you want. There’s virtually no downside to not buying a refurbished, and your wallet will thank you for it.
How much cheaper is a refurbished one?
It all depends on what exact model you’re looking for, for example, a dark 128GB iPhone 13 is currently reduced from $499 to $419, saving you roughly $80.
Another of the best savings you can find in this corner is the iPhone 13 Pro Max, in any color option, 1TB drops from $1550 to $1099! Which saves you a nice chunk of change, and the same goes for the gold 256GB iPhone 14 Pro Max, which can save you up to $250!
Is it a bargain or not?
Can I only buy iPhones?
No, the Apple Store for refurbished products will also sell other products that are usually sold on the official website, such as watches, iPads, Apple TVs or AirPods, a real bargain if you want to save some money and you don’t mind not being the first to touch these products.
Is there anything wrong with this?
Yes. The only bad thing you can find here is that the latest iPhone model you can buy at a reduced price is the 14 series. But, as you can see, at the price you’re going to buy it for, we can’t complain much!
