Smartphones, tablets, computers… buying a refurbished device, is it really a good deal?

by time news

2024-04-06 19:07:51

By Emma Confrere

Published 10 hours ago, Updated now

Today, one in five smartphones is purchased on the refurbished market. stock.adobe.com

THE ECO + These products intended for a second life are popular with the French. With a saving of between 20 and 50% compared to new prices, they help reduce consumer spending. But is the quality there? Which platforms to favor? Le Figaro interviewed several experts.

An iPhone 30% cheaper compared to its new price? Samsungs at half price? Faced with soaring smartphone prices, which jumped 39% between 2017 and 2023, according to HelloSafe, buyers are increasingly turning to refurbished devices. Today, one in five devices is purchased on this market. These products, already used, are reset and sometimes repaired to have a second life. But with the proliferation of resellers, some do not hesitate to cut corners on the quality of components to reduce their costs. How to navigate the jungle of platforms? And how can you be sure to buy a device that will work for several years? Experts give their advice to Figaro to find the best deals.

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