{"id":13901,"date":"2022-09-28T12:00:52","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T11:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/?p=13901"},"modified":"2023-05-04T11:00:15","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T10:00:15","slug":"why-should-you-go-refurbished-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/09\/28\/why-should-you-go-refurbished-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why should you go refurbished?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the past few years, refurbished tech sales have seen an increase making recycled tech a popular choice amongst Brits. But why is this? Well, for one: they\u2019re cheaper than buying brand new, and as more of us become conscious of our carbon footprint, we\u2019re aware that recycling is better for the planet.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are just a few ways that making the switch and going refurbished can improve your tech experience AND help the planet!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\">In this blog:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#It-costs-less\">It costs less<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Refurbished-doesn't-mean-faulty\">Refurbished doesn&#8217;t mean faulty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#There's-more-availability-than-you-think\">There&#8217;s more availability than you think<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#It's-better-for-the-planet\">It&#8217;s better for the planet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"It-costs-less\" style=\"text-align: center;\">It costs less<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/refurbished-costs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13904 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/refurbished-costs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/refurbished-costs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/refurbished-costs-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/refurbished-costs-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Buying something that\u2019s brand new is always going to cost more than a product that is second-hand or has been rebuilt from existing materials. It takes less energy to refurbish or upcycle an existing product, meaning you\u2019ll pay less for it and still get a great quality product.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some people have their reservations when buying second-hand, especially when it comes to tech. This is because they expect the product to be scuffed and damaged and in a state of disrepair, but this doesn\u2019t have to be the case! Buying your tech from a reputable recycling business (like us!) means that you\u2019ll get exactly what you want from the phone you\u2019re buying, at a fraction of its new retail price. Great, huh?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Refurbished-doesn't-mean-faulty\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Refurbished doesn\u2019t mean faulty<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There seems to be a stigma around the word \u2018refurbished\u2019, but why is this?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Well, refurbished used to be associated with a product that was once faulty and has been fixed to the best of its abilities. However, this often isn\u2019t the case. Nowadays, tech recycling companies will use the word refurbished to describe any product that is second-hand and has been rigorously tested and checked to ensure it meets customers\u2019 high expectations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take us for example; we put every piece of tech we receive through its paces, testing the screen, buttons, software, and battery life. If we find an issue with any of these, we replace and fix them before they go out for sale.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We also grade the devices we sell based on their overall cosmetic condition as follows:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pristine <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 a device that is in near-perfect condition<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Very good<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 a device with very slight signs of wear and tear<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 a device with some wear and tear but in great working order<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find out more about the grading process by watching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qqJI1oRrAIk&amp;t=55s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this short video<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ll never have to compromise on quality with our refurbished tech!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"There's-more-availability-than-you-think\" style=\"text-align: center;\">There\u2019s more availability than you think<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/phone-variety-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13903 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/phone-variety-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/phone-variety-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/phone-variety--300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/phone-variety--768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thanks to today\u2019s wide range of tech and gadgets available on the market, there\u2019s a huge range of makes and models to choose from, meaning that there\u2019s even more refurbished phones, consoles, computers, and other tech items available.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, whether it\u2019s the latest Apple Watch or a Samsung phone you\u2019re looking for, you\u2019re bound to find it refurbished for a lower price!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"It's-better-for-the-planet\" data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s better for the planet!<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the BIGGEST (and best) reasons to shop refurbished is that it helps our environment and preserves raw materials for a little longer. The refurbished tech cycle contributes to a model known as the Circular Economy. With a Circular Economy, the products we buy are re-used and repaired rather than being replaced.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By doing this wherever possible, we can decrease the amount of emissions produced whilst still providing consumers with the gadgets and gizmos they want!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Preventing e-waste helps to slow down the world\u2019s fastest growing waste stream and protect parts of the world that are most susceptible to climate change.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By living more sustainably, we can enjoy tech and other items for longer and focus on the bigger picture \u2013 making our Earth a greener, cleaner, happier place to be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Ready to make the switch? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/\">Shop refurbished tech today<\/a>! \u00a0We have plenty of cheap <i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/apple-iphone-store\">used iPhone<\/a><\/i> models <i>to choose from, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-11\/\">cheap iPhone 11<\/a>, \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-12-pro-max\/\">refurbished iPhone 12 Pro Max<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-13\/\" data-di-id=\"di-id-f5cefc99-d2037627\">refurbished iPhone 13<\/a> models.\u00a0<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<p><i>Wondering \u201cwhere can I\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-mobile-phones\/\">sell my phone<\/a>\u00a0for quick cash?\u201d Look no further than musicMagpie! You can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-mobile-phones\/sell-my-iphone\/\">sell iPhone<\/a>, Samsung and Google Pixel phones with us, plus a whole range of other tech items, and get paid instantly for them.\u00a0<\/i><em><i>It&#8217;s smart for you\u2026 smart for the planet! <\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><i>Not looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/\" data-di-id=\"di-id-1a25fbc2-91db9d42\">cheap iPhone<\/a>? Y<\/i><\/em><i>ou can also buy other tech with us too like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/ipads-and-tablets\/apple\/\" data-di-id=\"di-id-3c659d2c-e92fa3a8\">refurbished iPad<\/a>\u00a0and MacBook models!\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the past few years, refurbished tech sales have seen an increase making recycled tech a popular choice amongst Brits. But why is this? 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