Anyone Bought a Refurb iPhone from Amazon?

Brianqpr on 30/04/2021 - 11:50

If so, what was your experience? Good quality product?

Looking at a new phone for my son and some good prices there for "Amazon renewed" iphones.

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  • Hybroid on 30/04/2021 - 11:51

    Don't think Amazon sell refurbished iPhones. It's probably a third party so you'll need to look into them specifically.

    • Brianqpr on 30/04/2021 - 12:39

      They are third party sellers but quality apparently controlled and monitored by Amazon.

      • Hybroid on 30/04/2021 - 12:43

        No such thing. It could be fulfilled by Amazon but not quality control.

        Just saw your link below.

        Ships from Loopmobile
        Sold by Loopmobile

        Edit: Looks like they're an Amazon qualified supplier and they "come with a supplier-backed warranty" i.e. not Amazon directly, so up to you if you want the hassle going through it.

        • Brianqpr on 30/04/2021 - 12:54

          Applies to pretty much any refurb seller Amazon or otherwise though? And Apple themselves never seem to have any phones on their Australian refurb site.

          • Hybroid on 30/04/2021 - 12:55
            +1

            @Brianqpr: Yea, I suppose. I wouldn't be adverse to giving it a go if it was for your son. I would consider the iPhone X as it's significantly better than the XR (I still daily drive my launch day X) but it's up to you whether worthwhile for his use case.

  • SF3 on 30/04/2021 - 11:52

    Can you post the refurb prices - amazon vs apple? so we can provide our opinions.

  • foxmulder on 30/04/2021 - 12:11
    +1

    Bought S8+ from a seller on eBay name Green Gadget last year (or was it 2 yrs ago? Don't remember) andthrphoneis almost as new and no issues till now. The same seller is one of the Amazon refurb/renewed sellers.

  • IVI on 30/04/2021 - 12:15

    Only some Dell "Renewed" computers,
    now & then [to build an SDR radio system into]

    PS Why settle for someone's trade-in…?

    Buy a New, eg, XiaoMi POCO (or cheaper model)

    We're enjoy'g an (older model) w/ 6.9" screen,
    for which we paid ~$300 (shipped)

    • Brianqpr on 30/04/2021 - 12:38

      I use Xiaomi myself, as I believe flagships (not just Apple) are a con and there's no good reason to be spending north of $1k on a phone these days. This is for my son though who has a 6s and likes/is used to Apple. This deal on a 128GB XR looks good at close to $300 cheaper than buying a new one:

      https://www.amazon.com.au/Apple-iPhone-SIM-Free-Smartphone-R…

      Obvs know the risks around warranty etc but this can be returned if not satisfied and gives a 6 month warranty.

      • thriftysach on 30/04/2021 - 14:14
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        I suggest you look at refurbs on eBay with the 12% off code.

        It will come out to be much cheaper than Amazon at the moment. Most of them also have 30 day change of mind returns and I also suggest you go with one that has a 1 year warranty at least.

        • Brianqpr on 30/04/2021 - 14:27

          Any particular sellers, or just go by feedback ratings I guess?

          • thriftysach on 30/04/2021 - 14:52
            +1

            @Brianqpr: I bought one XS Max 64gb from luvyourphone for $544 in Good Condition, it came with 95% battery health and had scratches you could only see in direct sunlight.

            However, right after this, eBay had the 15% off sale which further reduced the price to $505 for this phone. I bought another XS Max 64GB from the same seller for $505 in Good Condition. This time however, the phone was in very bad condition with multiple dents, scratches that were visible at all times and the battery health was 90%. I intended to return the $544 one but now I might have to stick with it since it is in so much better condition than the $505 one.

            So all I can say is that it is kind of a hit or miss with these sellers. That is why it is really important to make sure they have a good returns policy so you are not stuck with a crappy phone.

            I would recommend you opt with at least the middle grade condition and do not go for the lowest tier.

        • Brianqpr on 30/04/2021 - 18:14

          Is that a general 12% code or only applicable to certain sellers?

          • thriftysach on 30/04/2021 - 18:35

            @Brianqpr: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/619818

            It is a general code that applies to a number of sellers.

            10% for normal eBay members and 12% for eBay plus members.

            I am not 100% sure but it is applicable for GreenGadgets products.

            • Brianqpr on 30/04/2021 - 19:22
              +1

              @thriftysach: Good stuff, greengadgets was one seller I was looking at.

            • Brianqpr on 30/04/2021 - 21:21
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              @thriftysach: Went with iphone x from greengadgets, "pristine" condition, 256GB, 12 month warranty $458 after the discount code. That's pretty damn good if the phone is in the condition described.

              • thriftysach on 30/04/2021 - 21:36
                +1

                @Brianqpr: I went from iphone 12 pro max 128gb (bought brand new) to a grade c XS Max, i was pretty impressed at how for less than 1/3 of the cost, I could pretty much do the same.

                In hindsight, At $1800, the 12pro max was just a very stupid purchase on my behalf

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