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Though there is no legal definition, there are market standards that have been decided unanimously by the sellers and the customers. These give customers a fair idea about their expectations from their new purchase. Let's understand what is grade A refurbished products and how are they different from grade B or C.
The refurbished electronics market will reach £40 billion in the year 2022. Out of this 20% of it is just laptops and computers. Refurbishing is the process of repairing and reusing components of old materials, testing their quality and functionality, and then selling them.
It has been going on for decades but, the modern refurbished market is comparatively new. Since there is no legal definition of refurbished, it isn't easy for the consumer to assess the quality of work in the device.
Here is a simple guide to help you in your next purchase for a refurbished product;
Grade C Refurbished or Fair
There is no better parameter than a grade to define the quality of a device because of how familiar we are with the concept of grades. You may often notice a seller marketing their products as fair, or grade C refurbished. This essentially means that the product is refurbished to the lowest market acceptable quality.
The only difference between a second-hand product and a grade C refurbished product is that the refurbished product has been checked for functionality and is sold by a company instead of being sold by an individual in the second-hand market.
You can read more about the difference between second hand and refurbished products on https://www.tumblr.com/blog/reallyverybouquet. The price of a grade C product would be the lowest (80-90% less than a new one).
Grade C refurbished devices are an excellent option if cost is the only thing you care about in the device.
Grade B Refurbished or Good
Grade B is the most expected quality of refurbished device available in the market. They get tested for functionality and performance defects. It may have some cosmetic blemishes, but this does not affect their functionality and performance, are cost-effective and are a great option if you are looking to buy a device that you want to use for a year to sixteen months.
Usually, any device more than twelve to a fifteen-year-old would fall into a grade B quality.
Grade A Refurbished or Excellent
A brand-specific refurbisher like i-Redo only works on grade A quality devices, which is specialization. Grade A quality is the highest quality of refurbishing that is available. This means every grade A product goes through standardized testing, diagnosis, repair, quality check, and finishing. Every product is top quality, only second to the fresh new product.
There may be a few cosmetic imperfections such as scuff marks or a scratch, nothing that would hamper the performance, quality, functionality, or user experience. A grade A refurbished seller is the master of their craft.
If you are planning to buy a new device, go for a grade A refurbished since it gives you a product as good as new, eco-friendly, hassle-free, and cost-effective. There are also grade A+ products available in the market. Still, nothing other than an unopened return product gives you quality better than grade A.
Grading for refurbished products is agreed upon per the market standard but is subjective and misleading. Always look for any seller's warranty and return policy before buying from them.
If you have any questions about our products, you can reach out to us at cs@iredo.co.uk