Hi guys. So I came across this website about a year ago and I thought I'd share it with anyone who might be interested. It's called "Backmarket", (not "BLackmarket"). Just to be clear, I neither work for, nor profit from any sales of theirs, I'm just hoping this may be of interest to some of you. Backmarket re-sells lightly used and completely re-furnished electronic equipment. Among some of the items they sell are cameras, lenses, cell phones, computers, printers, tv's and all kinds of appliances. Everything they sell is refurbished and tested before shipping. Goods are graded, fair, good, and excellent, (reflected in the price), but that is only cosmetic, (perhaps a tiny scratch or two), everything works the same, regardless of the grade. Everything comes with a full 12 month warranty, and service is fast and friendly. The prices are unbelievably good, usually at least 50% less than anywhere else that I have seen. So far I have bought a cell phone, (over $1000.00 new, cost me $385.00),and listed as "fair condition", it honestly looks like brand new, not a mark on it! I'm now looking at laptops and perhaps a TV. I realize buying re-furbished isn't for everyone, and I was sceptical to begin with myself, and didn't want to recommend it until I had some experience with the company. So anyway, I hope this info might be helpful to some of you, and if you have a few minutes to spare why not check them out and see what you think? Have a great day!

Hi guys. So I came across this website about a year ago and I thought I'd share it with anyone who might be interested. It's called "Backmarket", (not "BLackmarket"). Just to be clear, I neither work for, nor profit from any sales of theirs, I'm just hoping this may be of interest to some of you. Backmarket re-sells lightly used and completely re-furnished electronic equipment. Among some of the items they sell are cameras, lenses, cell phones, computers, printers, tv's and all kinds of appliances. Everything they sell is refurbished and tested before shipping. Goods are graded, fair, good, and excellent, (reflected in the price), but that is only cosmetic, (perhaps a tiny scratch or two), everything works the same, regardless of the grade. Everything comes with a full 12 month warranty, and service is fast and friendly. The prices are unbelievably good, usually at least 50% less than anywhere else that I have seen. So far I have bought a cell phone, (over $1000.00 new, cost me $385.00),and listed as "fair condition", it honestly looks like brand new, not a mark on it! I'm now looking at laptops and perhaps a TV. I realize buying re-furbished isn't for everyone, and I was sceptical to begin with myself, and didn't want to recommend it until I had some experience with the company. So anyway, I hope this info might be helpful to some of you, and if you have a few minutes to spare why not check them out and see what you think? Have a great day!

So I felt it was time for a quick update for anyone who was interested in my original post. I bought my phone through the company mentioned in my post. It is a Samsung galaxy note 10 plus 5g. Cost to buy new is north of $1000.00! I got my (re-newed) one for $385. 00. And I I honestly couldn't be happier with it. It looks and performs exactly like a new one. I don't think I'll ever buy a (new) phone again. The 5g connection is blazing fast for calls and web browsing, and the camera is the best I've ever experienced on a phone. When I ordered the phone the (free) delivery was estimated to be a week. It actually took 2 days, I had a couple of interactions with the people at the company, and they responded quickly, politely and with good humor. So again, I really have no affiliation with "Backmarket". I don't get anything for sending customers to them, and maybe my experience was better than most (I don't know). I just thought I'd share my thoughts and experience with anyone here who might be interested and wants to save a few bucks! Stay safe and have a great day.
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Hi guys. So I came across this website about a year ago and I thought I'd share it with anyone who might be interested. It's called "Backmarket", (not "BLackmarket"). Just to be clear, I neither work for, nor profit from any sales of theirs, I'm just hoping this may be of interest to some of you. Backmarket re-sells lightly used and completely re-furnished electronic equipment. Among some of the items they sell are cameras, lenses, cell phones, computers, printers, tv's and all kinds of appliances. Everything they sell is refurbished and tested before shipping. Goods are graded, fair, good, and excellent, (reflected in the price), but that is only cosmetic, (perhaps a tiny scratch or two), everything works the same, regardless of the grade. Everything comes with a full 12 month warranty, and service is fast and friendly. The prices are unbelievably good, usually at least 50% less than anywhere else that I have seen. So far I have bought a cell phone, (over $1000.00 new, cost me $385.00),and listed as "fair condition", it honestly looks like brand new, not a mark on it! I'm now looking at laptops and perhaps a TV. I realize buying re-furbished isn't for everyone, and I was sceptical to begin with myself, and didn't want to recommend it until I had some experience with the company. So anyway, I hope this info might be helpful to some of you, and if you have a few minutes to spare why not check them out and see what you think? Have a great day!