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User: What does eBay refurbished mean?

What does eBay refurbished mean?

Assistant: On eBay, “eBay Refurbished” is a specific program with grading standards.

On eBay, “eBay Refurbished” is a specific program with grading standards. It’s not just a used item—here’s what it means:

The Basics

An item listed as eBay Refurbished has been:

• Professionally inspected, cleaned, and tested to be fully functional
• Restored to a guaranteed condition (depending on grade)
• Sold by vetted sellers/manufacturers that meet eBay’s standards

Condition Grades

You’ll usually see one of these labels:

Certified Refurbished

• Like-new condition
• Comes from manufacturer or authorized partner
• Includes 2-year warranty (usually from Allstate)
• Original accessories/packaging or equivalent

Excellent / Very Good / Good Refurbished

• Fully functional, but cosmetic condition varies: - Excellent → almost no signs of wear - Very Good → minor cosmetic wear - Good → moderate cosmetic signs of previous use
• Warranty length may be shorter

Main Benefits

• Lower price vs brand-new
• Backed by eBay money-back guarantee
• Functionality guaranteed

Who does the refurbishing?

Could be:

• The original manufacturer (best case—Apple, Dyson, Sony, etc.)
• Authorized refurb partners
• Professional refurb companies approved by eBay

What it ISN'T

• Not random used items sold “as-is”
• Not guaranteed to have original retail packaging
• Not necessarily brand new

If you want, tell me a product you’re looking at and I’ll help judge whether the refurb listing is a good deal or something to avoid.