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Pros and Cons of Buying Refurbished A/V GearBuying a refurbished TV or Blu-ray player will save you money, but there are several things you need to watch out for.
We buy used cars, so why not buy used A/V gear? There are a lot of retailers and manufacturers selling refurbished electronics.
You can save anywhere from 25 to 50 percent off the MSRP when buying a refurbished product. It’s also your chance to own some higher-end equipment minus the higher-end price tag.
But in reality, you are buying someone’s old headache. They ditched it for a reason and that could be because it never performed up to expectation.
This article will explain the “refurbishing” process, examine the pros and cons of buying refurbished electronics, show you where to find them, and offer some advice on which products to buy and which to avoid.
Refurbished vs Reconditioned
There is an importation distinction between refurbished and reconditioned.
According to the Practical-Home-Theater-Guide.com:
A refurbished product may or may not have been installed, repaired, or slightly used. More than likely it was an item returned to a store for unknown reason.
For more, check out
[Link: electronichouse.com]
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