When buying on Amazon, surely you have located the way to see if an item has a discount, even using a price comparator that tells us if its cost has dropped.
However, what not everyone knows is that there is a section that Amazon hides more than it should and in which you can get all kinds of products with significant discounts despite maintaining the quality that is expected of them.
Refurbished Products at Amazon Warehouse
If you have ever had a problem with a product purchased on Amazon and had to manage a return, you may have wondered what happened to that product that you returned to Amazon. Taking into account that if a product has already been opened it cannot be put up for sale again, what the e-commerce giant does is sell it at a discount as reconditioned .
Upon receipt of a returned product, Amazon checks the condition of the returned product and repackages it in the best possible way. Sometimes it will keep the original packaging and in others we will have to settle for a replica of the box or directly an alternative packaging. These products have often never had any failure or damage. They are simply not new and cannot be resold as such. This gives rise to finding authentic bargains with discounts of up to 50% depending on its category and the state in which it is put up for sale.
“At Amazon Warehouse we are committed to giving returned products a new life. We thoroughly check the quality of each item and spend time inspecting all products, testing them and repairing them if necessary, before listing them for sale. Are you looking to buy second-hand products because it is more respectful of the environment? Do you want to get great discounts on the items you like the most? The Amazon Warehouse program offers you the opportunity to get deep discounts on quality pre-owned, pre-owned or open-box items , all with a hassle-free returns process and legal guarantee.
As you read, Amazon Warehouse maintains all the favorable conditions for the “normal” Amazon consumer: it works in the same way as the main one, there is the possibility of making a free return within 30 days, you can use the benefits of the subscription Prime and come with the usual 2-year warranty included.
Amazon doesn’t promote this refurbished warehouse much, but all you have to do is go to the Amazon Warehouse home page and browse through the different product categories, the most popular being Computers, Home & Kitchen, Gaming, DIY & Tools . You may also see it on some occasion directly as a purchase option in the standard version of Amazon. Just look at the seller’s details and it will show “Sold by Amazon Warehouse” .
Four types of product quality
Items that are relisted on Amazon Warehouse have different quality levels depending on how close or how far they are from the state of quality they were when new .
All products undergo extensive quality control before being sold again . They examine the physical condition and function of each item and assign it to a specific category before selling it. They also inspect products to see if any accessories are missing or the packaging is damaged. Based on quality control, they assign each item one of four categories to describe its overall condition: “Like New,” “Very Good,” “Good,” and “Acceptable.”
- Used – Like New : an item in perfect conditions of use, but whose packaging may have suffered some damage. The item works perfectly and has all the basic accessories.
- Used – Very Good : An item in very good condition, which has been used very little and is in perfect working order. Item may have minor physical flaws. The item may arrive with damaged or repackaged packaging and may be missing some non-essential accessories. Missing accessories will be detailed in the individual item description.
- Used – Good : An item in good condition with some wear from moderate use, but in perfect working order. The item may arrive with damaged packaging or have been repackaged. It may have small physical damage, such as a scratch. Some non-basic accessories may be missing and the product may not be usable until these have been purchased separately. Missing accessories will be detailed in the individual item description.
- Used – Fair : The item may show clear signs of being used, but it works. The item may arrive with damaged packaging or have been repackaged. The item may have physical damage and other signs of previous use, such as scratches, nicks, and worn corners or edges. Some necessary accessories, components or loose parts may be missing, and the product may not be usable until these are purchased separately. Missing accessories will be detailed in the individual item description.
