4 Important Things to Do When Buying Refurbished Electronics

Not too long ago, the thought of buying refurbished electronics may have been frowned upon by some consumers. But over the past few years, refurbished electronics, especially smartphones, have grown to become more popular and widely accepted.

According to a report published by Transparency Market Research, by the year 2031, the global refurbished computers and laptops market is projected to reach a value of approximately US$ 8 billion. Additionally, the refurbished computers and laptops market is projected to expand at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of about 11% from 2021 to 2031.

In the simplest sense, refurbished devices present us with a cost-saving alternative — consumers can save on the cost of expensive electronics by buying refurbished and second-hand phones on the cheap.

This growing sector and rise in demand for refurbished devices, however, have to be viewed within the context of an increase in electronic waste. Consumers are slowly beginning to recognize the repercussions of their consumption and are turning to refurbished electronics to avoid sending yet another gadget to the landfill.

The thing is, at the end of the day, refurbished electronics are “old electronics made new.” These wallet- and environmentally-friendly gadgets had a life before they came into your hands, therefore, you should conduct proper research before adding any refurbished electronics to your cart.

Here’s a quick run-through of the things you should know when buying a piece of refurbished hardware. But before that, let’s address two important questions that you may have: What exactly is a refurbished device? And when should one not buy a refurbished device?

What exactly is refurbished?
A common misconception is that all refurbished electronics are faulty. The truth is, some devices are returned by consumers who simply changed their minds after their purchase. A pre-owned device could have been sold to a reseller when a consumer has decided to upgrade to a new one. It could also have been sent back due to a fault and has been fixed and ready for resale.

When should you not buy refurbished?
While it is great that you’re making a conscious decision to opt for a refurbished product, you should note that certain items should be avoided if they’re refurbished, such as:
- Hard or solid-state drives: A hard disk or a solid-state drive can never be returned to its original state. Therefore, for such devices, you’re better off getting a new one; and fortunately, they’re typically inexpensive.
- Printers: It may be difficult to know if a printer is in “brand-new” condition. While it may look like it is in perfect condition from the outside, ink and toner previously used in it may have worn down the printer’s interior, making it less of a bargain than originally assumed.
Now that we’ve gotten the nitty-gritty out of the way, let’s dive into the things to note when you do decide to buy a refurbished device.
Things to note when buying refurbished electronics

1. Look out for a warranty and return policy
Here’s a pro-tip: Never buy a product that is marketed as an “as is” product. For the uninitiated, the phrase “as is” is commonly used in warranty law to express the seller’s disclaimer of obligation and responsibility for any item sold. The customer who purchases an item “as is” accepts it in its current state and releases the seller from any liability.
Be sure to read the fine print and check that the product comes with a warranty and that you’re allowed to return the product (for free) should problems emerge after the purchase. At Eze, for example, our return policies are centered around you. We offer a simple 30-day return and replacement policy for electronics with cosmetic, grading, and functional defects.

2. Check the condition of the device
Because refurbished electronics differ in their conditions, you must check the condition of any device you opt to buy. This can be a tricky process because there isn’t a standard that sellers have to follow when describing refurbished devices. For example, “like new” could mean different things to different sellers.

A rule of thumb would be to look out for sellers with a clear and specific grading process. Take Eze Wholesale for example: Instead of vague terms like “like new” or “gently used,” Eze’s devices are measured against strict quality standards to deliver just what you ordered.
Each device on the platform is fully tested, data-wiped, sanitized, and individually bubble bagged with an IMEI/serial number. All functions of the device are also well-tested to ensure the correct grading (A1, A2, B1, B2, C) is assigned to it.

Additionally (and perhaps most importantly), each grade is accompanied by a clear description of the condition of the device that should not leave you with any questions or confusion so that you know exactly what you’re getting.

(For the full article, click here: https://medium.com/ezewholesale/4-important-things-to-note-when-buying-refurbished-electronics-4c0669035cc1)

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Electronic Recycling Initiatives: Tackling Today’s E-waste Problem for a Better

“Apple just released the latest iPhone? Oh, wow! Let’s join the queue to get our iPhone 12 replaced.” Does this sound familiar to you? We’re not calling you out — most of us are guilty of this.

In a tech-hungry society where we’re always going after the newest and shiniest, people discard and replace devices readily. Sometimes, we replace devices due to breakdowns or slow-downs. Other times, it simply makes more sense to replace your gadgets because it’s often cheaper to buy a spanking new device than to fix a broken one.

This increase in the consumption of electronics comes with environmental costs. To feed the tech-hungry, materials for the production of new gadgets have to be mined and procured. But it’s not just that — our discarded devices generate large amounts of electronic waste (e-waste).

A mounting “tsunami of e-waste,” as Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General calls it, is forming. According to the Global E-waste Statistics Partnership (GESP), e-waste volume grew by 21% from 2014 to 2019. More recently in 2020, the volume of e-waste weighed as much as 350 cruise ships.

As the demand for electronics continues to grow alongside their hasty (and planned) obsolescence, this trend will very likely continue. That’s bad news — e-waste contains toxic substances that can seep out into our soil and water. In a report on e-waste and child health, WHO found that the health of millions of children, adolescents, and expectant mothers worldwide are jeopardized by the informal processing of discarded electronic devices.

The good news? The quantity of e-waste can be reduced through means of reuse, repair, or resale. Efforts have been made to tackle this global ecological issue. Here are three electronics recycling initiatives implemented worldwide that you should know of.

1. Solving the E-waste Problem (StEP) Initiative
The StEP initiative is a membership organization affiliated with the United Nations University. The organization was established in 2007 to explore the ways in which stakeholders can respond to challenges relating to e-waste. Among its members are some of the most prominent actors involved in the production, reuse, and recycling of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE), as well as government agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and UN organizations.

With an aim to elaborate a set of global guidelines for the treatment of e-waste and the promotion of sustainable material recycling, StEP promotes collaboration among all e-waste stakeholders, emphasizing a holistic, scientific, but practical approach to the problem.

The organization consists of five separate task forces: Policy, ReDesign, ReUse, ReCycle, and Capacity Building. In their particular fields, these task teams undertake research and analysis and attempt to execute new ideas.

A StEP pilot project, for example, saw the Ethiopian government and international partners collaborate to develop an e-waste management strategy along with essential policies and legislation for the country so that Ethiopia will be better equipped to tackle the rise in e-waste volume that is projected to occur.

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Our prices are in USD... but you can ALWAYS pay in Naira (at the best conversion rate possible)

And this week, iPhones are as low as:

iPhone 12 Pro Max → $786

iPhone 12 Pro → $714

iPhone 12 → $505

iPhone 12 Mini → $383

iPhone SE 2nd Gen → $164

iPhone 11 Pro Max → $504

iPhone 11 Pro → $434

iPhone 11 → $332

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iPhone XS Max → $367

iPhone XS → $262

iPhone XR → $253

iPhone X → $243

iPhone 8 Plus → $203

iPhone 8 → $122

iPhone 7 Plus → $133

iPhone 7 → $68

iPhone SE 1st Gen → $42

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