Despite this, she said there were not ample options for laptops if you are looking for something specific. Worley found a refurbished Chromebook for $356, 15% off its original price of $429. When it comes to buying cell phones, Worley recommends buying them no older than two years to ensure the hardware can handle the newer operating systems. When buying refurbished through Apple, you typically can get a "new outer shell, new battery, new box, and you can get Apple Care insurance for it," she said. A Samsung Galaxy S20 sells for $499 new, but $299 on Back Market, while an iPhone 11 sells for $549 new, but costs $80 less if bought refurbished. Worley found a refurbished Apple Watch with cellular connection for calls and texts can be purchased from Apple for about $80 to $190 off, depending on the model. Savings from purchasing refurbished items can range from 15% to 50% off retail prices. What should you buy refurbished and how much can you save? Deals on refurbished tech are available on websites like Back Market (not the black market!), eBay Certified Refurbished, Apple, Bose, Microsoft, Samsung and Amazon.ĪBC News' Becky Worley shared tips with Good Morning America recently for parents looking to buy refurbished - and save a few dollars - this back-to-school season. "Refurbished" in this case typically means items that were returned for repairs or were no longer wanted. Refurbished tech is one way to help combat elevated costs.
NEW YORK - As summer break draws to a close, parents are hitting the ground running with back-to-school shopping.īack-to-school essentials traditionally ranged from notebooks and pens to t-shirts and gym socks - but now these lists have grown to include pricey technology like cell phones, tablets, laptops and more.
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