Before we go any further, it's worth noting the difference between a second-hand and a refurbished set. In this guide we'll look at how much money you're likely to save on a second-hand or refurbished TV, the best place to buy one, how warranties compare to new models and the best way to recycle your old TV.
Buy at the right time and you can save a bundle on a new TV — see our favourite TV deals to find a good set for a good price. We've picked out a handful of the refurbished TVs on sale on popular tech outlets in March Click on the links to see our full reviews of each TV.
These specific deals probably won't hang around long, as refurbished stock depends on what TVs are returned, but this gives a flavour of how much you can save by buying a refurbished set. Amazon sells a range of devices listed as 'renewed' that are tested by what it calls 'qualified suppliers' to make sure they work like new.
Any Amazon renewed TVs have a one-year warranty. Below, you can see how much cheaper a selection of 'renewed' TVs we checked were compared to buying new. The size of the saving varied, but each model we checked was cheaper to buy from Amazon Renewed. Visit Amazon Renewed to see the latest refurbished TVs on offer. Appliances Direct has a range of refurbished and ex-display TVs.
Ex-display means the TV was a display model used in showrooms, that's now available for sale. Since it has technically been used, it's available for a discount. These models come with a one-year warranty and a grade, which tells you what physical condition the TV is in. A1, for example, means it may have some superficial scuffs or dents, but includes all the accessories and has been checked over by an engineer.
Most of the refurbished TVs from Appliances Direct were from and no longer available new, which made it difficult to compare prices. Some sizeable discounts are available, particularly on TVs with a higher headline price.
However, some of the cheaper models had little difference in price compared to buying them new, so you may prefer to pay a little more for a TV that's fresh from its box. See the latest refurbished and ex-display TVs available from Appliances Direc t. Like Appliances Direct, online technology store Box grades the quality of the refurbished TVs on a scale. It's good to see such detailed descriptions of any issues, so buyers shouldn't be too surprised when they receive the TV.
Box also says all refurbished TVs are extensively tested and undergo quality-control procedures. The length of warranty also varies from TV to TV. We saw some with one-year warranties, while others only had three months. If the product develops a fault in this time then Box says it will repair or replace it.
This DOA policy is separate to the rights you have under the Consumer Contracts Regulations, which state that something bought online can be returned for a refund up to 14 days from when you receive it whether it's faulty or not , and that includes refurbished and second-hand goods bought from a retailer.
The second consideration is the person who did the repairs. If the person is certified by the manufacturer to do these repairs, you are likely to get good mileage out of the refurbished TV, as these technicians are trained to be experts in preparing particular TV brands.
Of course, that does not mean you cannot get the same quality from a trusted technician who is not certified. But you can rest easier if your TV was repaired by technicians in certified service centers. The warranty of refurbished TVs is usually 90 days. Amazon features a section of Renewed items, or items that are pre-owned, refurbished, and open-box. These items have been tested to check for any defects before they are posted for sale.
And should you encounter any issues with these items, they all come with a day warranty. Five Ways to Care for Your TV Considering that you may not know which parts had been replaced in a refurbished TV, putting in extra care helps in prolonging the lifespan of your new TV.
Here are some tips to consider for maintaining your TV. Turn off the TV when not in use There are two crucial points to remember when using your TV, especially if refurbished.
Every time your TV is on, your TV slowly degrades in quality, especially the backlights; and Leaving your TV on when not in use consumes power unnecessarily. Dust off the TV Dust is one of the enemies of home entertainment systems. They can clog ventilation, damage TV screens, and create poor contact for plugs. Remember, higher brightness settings do not automatically equal better picture quality!
Set the levels to an amount that is just enough to combat glare or any reflections on the screen. Remember that many refurbished TVs have replacement backlights, which means that the backlights may be extra susceptible to damage. And cranking up the brightness also means more power is used, so lowering the brightness saves energy, too! Keep the TV well-ventilated All electronic devices emit heat, which can destroy your TV if it gets overheated.
The bare minimum needed for ventilation is allowing at least two inches of space behind the TV and four inches on each side. If you are using a cabinet console, there should be enough space for air to circulate. You can also use cooling fans for this purpose. Wall mounting is also a good option for ventilation. How so? However, instead of trashing the troubled model, the manufacturer decided to repair it.
This process would have involved it being sent to a dedicated engineering team who would have dismantled it, repaired the issue, and tested the television before shipping it to a retailer to sell on the cheap. There are three main things to keep an eye out for when hunting down a refurbished TV.
And with drive prices so low already, is it really worth gambling your data on a unit that's already seen some action? Printers This is more of a guideline than a rule, as a refurbished printer might prove to be a decent deal. My chief concern is that if ink or toner has already cycled through the printer's innards, then what you're really getting is a used printer, not one that's been restored to factory-new condition.
And as we all know, ink and toner have a way of gumming up the works, especially if the printer sits idle for a long period. Televisions Buying a refurbished TV can save you a decent chunk of change, sometimes amounting to hundreds of dollars. But I flatly refuse to buy one, in part because I already did.
In fact, I've purchased two refurbished TVs in my life, and both arrived in a condition best described as "horrendous. For whatever reason, refurbished TVs don't seem to get the same loving treatment afforded laptops, tablets, and the like. Maybe it's because they're so large and heavy, and because their packaging is so fragile to begin with.
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