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USA Reputation Rankings — 8 Vendor Tiers · Live · Updated 13 August 2026
Top Rated (≥78)
Rated (64–77)
Fair (<70)
Unrated / Pending
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#VendorTrustpilot ★Reviews TrustScore (Bayesian)SentimentType
B&H Photo Used →bhphotovideo.comTier 3 — Major Retailers★ 4.9 parent co.330,964
82 /100+4.5
Top RatedReseller
Swappa →swappa.comTier 1 — Largest Marketplaces★ 4.838,115
79 /100+0.5
Top RatedMarketplace
OWC (Other World Computing) →macsales.comTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 4.639,246
77 /100+0.5
RatedSpecialist
4Back Market →backmarket.comTier 1 — Largest Marketplaces★ 4.519,496
77 /100+0.3
RatedMarketplace
5Crutchfield Outlet →crutchfield.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & Specialty★ 4.8 parent co.22,911
76 /100+0.3
RatedReseller
6Plug →plug.techTier 1 — Largest Marketplaces★ 4.818,209
73 /100+0.2
RatedMarketplace
7KEH Camera →keh.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & Specialty★ 4.64,621
73 /100+0.1
RatedSpecialist
8Decluttr →decluttr.comTier 1 — Largest Marketplaces★ 4.328,356
72 /100+0.4
RatedSpecialist
9Sweetwater Gear Exchange →sweetwater.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & Specialty★ 4.1 parent co.1,888
71 /100
RatedReseller
10Sonos Certified Refurbished →sonos.com/refurbishedTier 2 — OEM / Manufacturer★ 4.0 parent co.8,933
70 /100+0.1
RatedSpecialist
11Acer Recertified →acerrecertified.comTier 2 — OEM / Manufacturer★ 3.4 parent co. thin evidence3
69 /100
RatedSpecialist
12Nikon Refurbished →nikonusa.com/refurbishedTier 2 — OEM / Manufacturer★ 2.4 parent co. thin evidence14
68 /100
RatedSpecialist
13Gazelle →gazelle.comTier 1 — Largest Marketplaces★ 3.713,751
68 /100+0.2
RatedSpecialist
14Canon Refurbished →canon.com/refurbishedTier 2 — OEM / Manufacturer★ 1.7 parent co.72
68 /100
RatedSpecialist
15Sony Refurbished →sony.com/outletTier 2 — OEM / Manufacturer★ 1.3 parent co.429
67 /100
RatedSpecialist
16Reverb →reverb.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & Specialty★ 4.1 parent co.8,854
67 /100+0.1
RatedMarketplace
17Adorama Used →adorama.comTier 3 — Major Retailers★ 4.6 parent co.3,661
67 /100+0.1
RatedReseller
18Beats Certified Refurbished →beatsbydre.comTier 2 — OEM / Manufacturer★ 2.2 parent co.58
66 /100
RatedSpecialist
19BuyDig Outlet →buydig.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & Specialty★ 4.1 parent co.12,898
66 /100+0.2
RatedReseller
20Brother Refurbished →brother-usa.com/outletTier 2 — OEM / Manufacturer★ 2.7 parent co. thin evidence9
65 /100
RatedSpecialist
21Orchard →orchard.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 4.0847
65 /100
RatedSpecialist
22GadgetGone →gadgetgone.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 4.42,952
64 /100
RatedSpecialist
23Roberts Camera →robertscamera.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & Specialty★ 4.7522
64 /100
RatedReseller
24Mac of All Trades →macofalltrades.comTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 2.7 thin evidence13
64 /100
FairSpecialist
25MaxBack →maxback.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 4.92,335
64 /100
FairSpecialist
26DKOldies →dkoldies.comTier 7 — Gaming Specialists★ 2.6429
63 /100
FairSpecialist
27Iron Mountain ITAD →ironmountain.comTier 8 — Enterprise & Circular★ 1.4 parent co.164
63 /100
FairSpecialist
28Gameflip →gameflip.comTier 7 — Gaming Specialists★ 4.62,919
63 /100
FairMarketplace
29ItsWorthMore →itsworthmore.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 4.22,033
63 /100
FairSpecialist
30ecoATM Marketplace →ecoatm.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 3.829,937
63 /100+0.4
FairMarketplace
31Beach Camera Used →beachcamera.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & Specialty★ 4.6 parent co.2,638
63 /100
FairReseller
32BuyBackWorld →buybackworld.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 2.9367
63 /100
FairSpecialist
33UsedPhotoPro →usedphotopro.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & Specialty★ 4.529
62 /100
FairSpecialist
34Lukie Games →lukiegames.comTier 7 — Gaming Specialists★ 2.9125
62 /100
FairSpecialist
35Blair Technology Group →blairtech.comTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 2.9 thin evidence2
62 /100
FairSpecialist
36UpTrade →uptradeit.comTier 1 — Largest Marketplaces★ 2.3 thin evidence6
62 /100
FairMarketplace
37Audio46 Refurbished →audio46.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & Specialty★ 4.857
61 /100
FairSpecialist
38Discount Electronics →discountelectronics.comTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 4.348
61 /100
FairSpecialist
39SellCell Marketplace →sellcell.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 4.6 thin evidence17
61 /100
FairMarketplace
40Motorola Certified Refurbished →motorola.com/certified-refurbishedTier 2 — OEM / Manufacturer★ 1.4 parent co.1,149
61 /100
FairSpecialist
41Verizon Certified Pre-Owned →verizon.com/certified-pre-ownedTier 3 — Major Retailers★ 1.3 parent co.488
61 /100
FairReseller
42PCLiquidations →pcliquidations.comTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 3.9 thin evidence9
61 /100
FairSpecialist
43Guitar Center Used →guitarcenter.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & Specialty★ 3.5 parent co.2,926
61 /100
FairReseller
44Bose Refurbished →bose.com/outletTier 2 — OEM / Manufacturer★ 1.3 parent co.2,875
61 /100
FairSpecialist
45TechForLess →techforless.comTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 4.4626
61 /100
FairSpecialist
46National Camera Exchange →natcam.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & Specialty★ 3.4 thin evidence2
61 /100
FairReseller
47Microsoft Certified Refurbished →microsoft.com/refurbishedTier 2 — OEM / Manufacturer★ 1.2 parent co.3,962
61 /100+0.1
FairSpecialist
48GainSaver →gainsaver.comTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 2.8 thin evidence3
61 /100
FairSpecialist
49Joy Systems →joysystems.comTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 3.2 thin evidence1
61 /100
FairSpecialist
50GreenBuyback →greenbuyback.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 4.7343
61 /100
FairSpecialist
51Discount Computer Depot →discountcomputerdepot.comTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 2.323
61 /100
FairSpecialist
52Trademore →trademore.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 1.8129
61 /100
FairSpecialist
53ServerMonkey →servermonkey.comTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 1.292
61 /100
FairSpecialist
54JemJem →jemjem.comTier 1 — Largest Marketplaces★ 1.555
61 /100
FairMarketplace
55SmartphonesPLUS →smartphonesplus.comTier 1 — Largest Marketplaces★ 4.8643
61 /100
FairSpecialist
56Micro Center →microcenter.comTier 3 — Major Retailers★ 2.4 parent co.232
61 /100
FairReseller
57Unique Photo →uniquephoto.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & Specialty★ 3.9 thin evidence3
60 /100
FairReseller
58xByte Refurbished →xbyte.comTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 3.8 thin evidence2
60 /100
FairSpecialist
59eStarland →estarland.comTier 7 — Gaming Specialists★ 3.5 thin evidence18
60 /100
FairSpecialist
60MyWit →mywit.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 2.927
60 /100
FairSpecialist
61iGotOffer →igotoffer.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 1.830
60 /100
FairSpecialist
62GoPro Refurbished →gopro.com/refurbishedTier 2 — OEM / Manufacturer★ 1.5 parent co.3,124
59 /100
FairSpecialist
63OCBuyBack →ocbuyback.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 4.3273
59 /100
FairSpecialist
64Dyson Renewed →dyson.com/outletTier 2 — OEM / Manufacturer★ 1.2 parent co.3,824
59 /100+0.1
FairSpecialist
65iRobot Certified Refurbished →irobot.com/refurbishedTier 2 — OEM / Manufacturer★ 1.2 parent co.1,751
59 /100
FairSpecialist
66Bose Outlet →bose.com/outletTier 6 — Camera, Audio & Specialty★ 1.3 parent co.2,875
59 /100
FairSpecialist
67TechForLess Mobile →techforless.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 4.4626
59 /100
FairSpecialist
68Phone Daddy →phonedaddy.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 3.438
59 /100
FairSpecialist
69Flipsy →flipsy.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 3.7 thin evidence1
59 /100
FairMarketplace
70Electronics Bazaar USA →electronicsbazaar.comTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 2.4 thin evidence6
59 /100
FairSpecialist
71Newegg Refreshed →newegg.comTier 1 — Largest Marketplaces★ 3.1 parent co.2,379
59 /100
FairMarketplace
72JJGames →jjgames.comTier 7 — Gaming Specialists★ 1.556
59 /100
FairSpecialist
73Memory4Less →memory4less.comTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 1.730
59 /100
FairSpecialist
74BrandsMart USA →brandsmartusa.comTier 3 — Major Retailers★ 4.4 parent co.281
59 /100
FairReseller
75GameFly Used Games →gamefly.comTier 7 — Gaming Specialists★ 1.4 parent co.110
59 /100
FairMarketplace
76Epson Certified ReNew →epson.com/renewTier 2 — OEM / Manufacturer★ 1.2 parent co.2,491
58 /100
FairSpecialist
77Woot! Electronics →woot.com/electronicsTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 1.5 parent co.197
58 /100
FairReseller
78Bookmans Entertainment →bookmans.comTier 7 — Gaming Specialists★ 2.3 thin evidence7
58 /100
FairReseller
79NewEgg Business Refurbished →newegg.com/businessTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 3.1 parent co.2,379
58 /100
FairReseller
80Audiogon →audiogon.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & Specialty★ 1.621
58 /100
FairMarketplace
81TheWhizCells →thewhizcells.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 4.2309
57 /100
FairSpecialist
82Swopsmart →swopsmart.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 4.9103
57 /100
FairSpecialist
83Costco Refurbished →costco.comTier 3 — Major Retailers★ 1.9 parent co.2,993
57 /100
FairReseller
84MobileSentrix Refurbished →mobilesentrix.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 2.855
57 /100
FairSpecialist
85PCs Refurbished →pcsrefurbished.comTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 2.943
57 /100
FairSpecialist
86Game Over Videogames →gameovervideogames.comTier 7 — Gaming Specialists★ 3.2 thin evidence1
57 /100
FairSpecialist
87SecondSpin →secondspin.comTier 7 — Gaming Specialists★ 2.243
57 /100
FairReseller
88Google Certified Refurbished →store.google.com/refurbishedTier 2 — OEM / Manufacturer★ 1.3 parent co.10,558
55 /100+0.1
FairSpecialist
89Sam's Club Refurbished →samsclub.comTier 3 — Major Retailers★ 1.6 parent co.1,376
55 /100
FairReseller
90Office Depot Refurbished →officedepot.comTier 3 — Major Retailers★ 1.6 parent co.722
55 /100
FairReseller
91Swap.com Gaming →swap.comTier 7 — Gaming Specialists★ 2.3 parent co.691
55 /100
FairMarketplace
92TigerDirect Refurbished →tigerdirect.comTier 5 — Laptop & PC★ 3.2 parent co.5,586
55 /100+0.1
FairReseller
93GameStop Pre-Owned →gamestop.comTier 3 — Major Retailers★ 1.2 parent co.2,742
52 /100
FairReseller
94Best Buy Outlet →bestbuy.com/outletTier 1 — Largest Marketplaces★ 1.4 parent co.7,155
52 /100+0.1
FairMarketplace
95Best Buy →bestbuy.comTier 3 — Major Retailers★ 1.4 parent co.7,155
51 /100+0.1
FairReseller
96T-Mobile Certified Pre-Owned →t-mobile.com/certified-pre-ownedTier 3 — Major Retailers★ 1.4 parent co.8,194
50 /100+0.1
FairReseller
97Target Refurbished →target.comTier 3 — Major Retailers★ 1.7 parent co.4,217
50 /100+0.1
FairReseller
98OfferUp Tech →offerup.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 1.2 parent co.1,640
49 /100
FairMarketplace
99AT&T Certified Pre-Owned →att.com/certified-pre-ownedTier 3 — Major Retailers★ 1.2 parent co.11,306
47 /100+0.2
FairReseller
100Phone Power Refurb →phonepower.comTier 4 — Phone Specialists★ 1.2 parent co.2,865
47 /100
FairSpecialist
101Walmart Restored →walmart.comTier 1 — Largest Marketplaces★ 1.7 parent co.12,818
46 /100+0.2
FairMarketplace
102eBay Refurbished →ebay.comTier 1 — Largest Marketplaces★ 1.3 parent co.18,845
40 /100+0.3
FairMarketplace
—AboveGEAR →abovegear.comTier 5 — Laptop & PCNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Agiliti →agilitihealth.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Amazon Renewed →amazon.com/renewedTier 1 — Largest MarketplacesNon-US profile (GB) parent co.48,623UnratedUnratedMarketplace
—Amazon Warehouse →amazon.com/warehouseTier 3 — Major RetailersNon-US profile (GB) parent co.48,623UnratedUnratedMarketplace
—Apple Certified Refurbished →apple.com/refurbishedTier 2 — OEM / ManufacturerNon-US profile (GB) parent co.12,564UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Arrow Value Recovery →arrowvr.comTier 5 — Laptop & PCNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—ASUS Certified Refurbished →asus.com/outletTier 2 — OEM / ManufacturerNon-US profile (DE) parent co.2,954UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Cascade Asset Management →cascadeasset.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Cellfeee →cellfeee.comTier 4 — Phone SpecialistsNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Certified Direct →certifieddirect.comTier 4 — Phone SpecialistsNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Charity Electronics →charityelectronics.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Circular IT Group →circularitgroup.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNon-US profile (NL)3UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—CloudX Gaming →cloudxgaming.comTier 7 — Gaming SpecialistsNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Comprenew →shopcomprenew.orgTier 1 — Largest MarketplacesNo reviews—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Computer Upgrade King →upgradekeyboard.comTier 5 — Laptop & PCNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—CRS Technology →crstechnology.comTier 5 — Laptop & PCNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—CXtec →cxtec.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNo reviews—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Dell Outlet →dell.com/outletTier 2 — OEM / ManufacturerNon-US profile (FR) parent co.3,588UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Device Pitstop →devicepitstop.comTier 4 — Phone SpecialistsNo reviews—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Digital Bridge Solutions →digitalbridgesolutions.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Disc Replay →discreplay.comTier 7 — Gaming SpecialistsNo reviews—UnratedUnratedReseller
—DJI Refurbished →store.dji.com/refurbishedTier 2 — OEM / ManufacturerNon-US profile (CN) parent co.189UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations →dynli.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—ERI →eridirect.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Excess Logic →excesslogic.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Game Trading Technologies →gametradingtech.comTier 7 — Gaming SpecialistsNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Garmin Certified Refurbished →garmin.com/refurbishedTier 2 — OEM / ManufacturerNon-US profile (NL) parent co.3,090UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—George's Camera →georgescamera.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & SpecialtyNo reviews—UnratedUnratedReseller
—Global Asset Recovery Services →globalassetrecovery.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—GreenTech Recovery →greentechrecovery.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—HP Renew →hp.com/renewTier 2 — OEM / ManufacturerNon-US profile (GB) parent co.9,715UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Human-I-T →human-i-t.orgTier 5 — Laptop & PCNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Hunt's Photo & Video →huntsphotoandvideo.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & SpecialtyNo reviews—UnratedUnratedReseller
—Ingram Micro Lifecycle →ingrammicrolifecycle.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—IT Renew →itrenew.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—IT Warehouse →itwarehouse.comTier 5 — Laptop & PCNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—JBL Refurbished →jbl.com/refurbishedTier 2 — OEM / ManufacturerNon-US profile (GB) parent co.1,641UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—LaptopCloseout →laptopcloseout.comTier 5 — Laptop & PCNo reviews—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—LaptopNation →laptopnation.comTier 5 — Laptop & PCNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Lenovo Outlet →lenovo.com/outletTier 2 — OEM / ManufacturerNon-US profile (DK) parent co.3,510UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—LensAuthority →lensauthority.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & SpecialtyNo reviews—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—LG Certified Refurbished →lg.com/outletTier 2 — OEM / ManufacturerNon-US profile (KR) parent co.3,817UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Mazuma Mobile USA →mazumamobile.comTier 4 — Phone SpecialistsNon-US profile (GB)165,820UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Midwest Photo Exchange →midwestphoto.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & SpecialtyNot Found—UnratedUnratedReseller
—Mobile Klinik USA →mobileklinik.comTier 4 — Phone SpecialistsNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—MPB →mpb.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & SpecialtyNon-US profile (GB)59,280UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—NextWorth →nextworth.comTier 4 — Phone SpecialistsNo reviews—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—PC Recycle →pcrecycle.comTier 5 — Laptop & PCNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—PhoneCheck Certified Sellers →phonecheck.comTier 4 — Phone SpecialistsNo reviews—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—PlanITROI →planitROI.comTier 5 — Laptop & PCNo reviews—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Re-PC →repc.comTier 5 — Laptop & PCNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Reclamere →reclamere.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Reebelo USA →reebelo.com/usTier 1 — Largest MarketplacesGlobal profile — no US-only evidence94,612UnratedUnratedMarketplace
—Refurb.io →refurb.ioTier 5 — Laptop & PCNon-US profile (CA)21UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—RefurbConnect →refurbconnect.comTier 5 — Laptop & PCNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—RefurbMe →refurb.meTier 1 — Largest MarketplacesNon-US profile (FR)12UnratedUnratedMarketplace
—RetroGameStore →retrogamestores.comTier 7 — Gaming SpecialistsNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Revive IT →reviveit.comTier 5 — Laptop & PCNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Sage Sustainable Electronics →sageelectronics.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Samsung Certified Re-Newed →samsung.com/refurbishedTier 2 — OEM / ManufacturerNon-US profile (GB) parent co.7,569UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Sims Lifecycle Services →simslifecycle.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—SK tes →sk-tes.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—SmartCellular →smartcellular.comTier 4 — Phone SpecialistsNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—Staples →staples.comTier 3 — Major RetailersNon-US profile (NL) parent co.701UnratedUnratedReseller
—TES →tes.comTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNon-US profile (GB)78UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—UNICOR Electronics →unicor.govTier 8 — Enterprise & CircularNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
—US Audio Mart →usaudiomart.comTier 6 — Camera, Audio & SpecialtyNot Found—UnratedUnratedMarketplace
—Video Game 911 →videogame911.comTier 7 — Gaming SpecialistsNot Found—UnratedUnratedSpecialist
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170
Tracked Vendors
1.2M+
Verified Trustpilot Reviews
61.0
Avg TrustScore / 100
Top Vendor / Seller
Apple Certified Refurbished
91.2 / 100 / 100
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Buying Refurb Makes a Real Difference

Modelled environmental saving from the US refurbished electronics market since 1 January 2020 — based on market size and growth, not on purchases we track.

20.28M
Devices Kept Out of Landfill
1.12M
Tonnes of CO₂ Avoided
53.12M
Equivalent Tree-Years of CO₂ Absorbed
Model, not measurement. Devices = market size ÷ average order value, compounded at 10%/yr and integrated from 1 Jan 2020: the US$10 billion US refurbished electronics market at a US$500 average order value. Emissions use 55 kg CO₂e of avoided production per device — smartphone lifecycle footprints run about 56–77 kg CO₂e with roughly 80% of that in manufacturing, so buying refurbished avoids most of it. Tree-years assume 21 kg CO₂ absorbed per mature tree per year. Laptops and tablets carry a materially higher footprint than phones, so a single blended factor understates the total. Full methodology →

Buyer’s Guides

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Independent, ad-free guides to buying refurbished in the US — what to pay, what to check, and who to trust.

Buyer's Guide
Are refurbished phones safe? Why buying from a genuine seller matters
A Wall Street Journal column in August put numbers to something buyers have felt for a while: the risk in a refurbished phone is almost never the phone. It is who handled it before you.…
Buyer's Guide
Is a refurbished iPhone worth it? Who, where and when to buy
The saving is real and it is large. The risk is entirely about which seller you pick and which month you buy in. Here is what a refurbished iPhone actually costs in the US right now, and…
Buyer's Guide
Best Refurbished Electronics Sellers in the US
170 US sellers tracked. 102 have a verifiable Trustpilot US profile with enough reviews to score — and 68 do not, including several household names. Here is who is worth buying…
Buyer's Guide
iPhone 14 vs iPhone 15: Which Is the Better Refurbished Buy?
The honest comparison. What genuinely changed, what did not, what each costs in the US right now — and the Apple Intelligence catch that applies to both.
Buyer's Guide
The 10-Step Used Laptop Checklist: Condition, Performance & Value
Step-by-step checklist to evaluate a used laptop: chassis, screen, battery cycle count, storage health, thermals, Activation Lock and MDM checks, plus a value.
Buyer's Guide
Refurbished vs New Phone: Pros, Cons & What to Check
The pros and cons of a certified refurbished smartphone versus new: real savings, battery and warranty trade-offs, and a 6-point pre-purchase checklist backed.

Industry News

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Market moves, vendor changes and research that affects what you pay.

Industry News
Why Amazon went into refurbished
30 August 2026
Industry News
Why AI data centres are raising refurbished phone prices
30 August 2026
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21 August 2026
Industry News
Pixel 11 vs Galaxy S26: Which Is the Better Refurbished Buy?
13 August 2026

Best Refurbished Deals

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iPhone 16 128GBfrom Swappa$510-30%iPhone 15 128GBfrom Swappa$279-62%iPhone 14 128GBfrom Swappa$248-61%

Lowest listed price we found per model, read from each seller’s own listing page on 28 August 2026 · MacBook prices are the entry configuration · see all sellers

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about buying refurbished

Answers to the most common questions about refurbished electronics in the USA

Which refurbished electronics seller is best in the USA? +
Based on RefurbVerify's Bayesian-adjusted TrustScore, the top-rated US refurbished sellers are Apple Certified Refurbished, Back Market, Sweetwater Gear Exchange, and Decluttr — all scoring above 85/100. The best seller depends on your device category: for phones and laptops, Back Market and Apple Certified lead; for audio gear, Sweetwater is unmatched. See the full leaderboard →
Is it safe to buy a refurbished phone or laptop in the USA? +
Yes — when you buy from a reputable seller. Look for vendors with high TrustScores on RefurbVerify, verified BBB standing, clear device grading standards (Grade A/B/C), battery health disclosure, at least a 12-month warranty, and a straightforward return policy. Avoid marketplace sellers with no verifiable review history or vague grading language.
What's the difference between "refurbished," "renewed," and "certified pre-owned"? +
Refurbished means a device was returned, inspected, repaired if needed, and resold — by either the manufacturer or a third party. Renewed is Amazon's branded term for third-party refurbished items sold on their platform. Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) typically refers to OEM programs (like Apple Certified Refurbished or Samsung Re-Newed) where the manufacturer itself inspects and warranties the device. CPO programs generally carry the most trust. Read our full guide →
What does Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C mean? +
Grade A (sometimes "Like New" or "Excellent") means minimal to no visible wear — the device looks and functions like new. Grade B ("Good") means light scratches or scuffs visible at arm's length but fully functional. Grade C ("Fair" or "Acceptable") means noticeable cosmetic wear but still works as intended. Grading is not standardised across sellers, so always read the specific seller's grading description. See our full grading guide →
How does the RefurbVerify TrustScore work? +
Each vendor's TrustScore (0–100) is calculated using a three-part formula: 50 pts from Bayesian-adjusted star ratings (shrunk toward the 3.5-star market mean), 20 pts from refurb transparency (grading clarity, battery disclosure, warranty, return policy), and 20 pts from operations & legitimacy (BBB status, years active, US presence, contact accessibility). A volume bonus of up to +10 pts rewards high-review-count sellers. Scores ≥78 are "Top Rated," 64–77 are "Rated," and below 64 is "Fair." Full methodology →
How much can I save buying refurbished vs. new? +
Savings vary by device and seller, but typical ranges are: iPhones 20–40% off new retail, MacBooks/laptops 25–50% off, Android phones 30–60% off, audio gear 20–35% off. Older model refurbished devices can sometimes save 60–70% vs. buying the same model new. Use our Savings Calculator to estimate savings for your specific device.
Do refurbished devices come with a warranty? +
Most reputable sellers offer 90-day to 12-month warranties. OEM programs like Apple Certified Refurbished offer a full 1-year limited warranty (same as new). Third-party sellers vary: Back Market offers a minimum 1-year warranty on all devices; Gazelle, Swappa, and Decluttr typically offer 30–90 days. Always check the warranty terms before purchasing — this is factored into our Transparency score.
Why do some big sellers like eBay and Walmart score low? +
Platforms like eBay Refurbished and Walmart Restored are marketplaces hosting thousands of third-party sellers with highly variable quality. Their Trustpilot scores reflect whole-platform experiences (including non-refurb products), and their refurb grading standards are set by individual sellers, not the platform itself. This creates inconsistency that lowers their transparency score. We reflect this in the TrustScore — see the data notes on their individual vendor profiles.
How often are TrustScores updated? +
RefurbVerify scores are reviewed and updated regularly as new review data becomes available from Trustpilot and Google. Vendor transparency and legitimacy scores are audited periodically. Scores shown represent our best current assessment of each vendor's trustworthiness and are not real-time live pulls from review platforms.
Can I submit a review or suggest a vendor? +
Yes! We welcome community feedback. Use our Submit a Review page to share your experience with a US refurb seller, or to suggest a vendor we haven't yet scored. We review all submissions and update scores when we have sufficient data.
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In summaryAs of August 2026, the highest-scoring refurbished electronics sellers in the United States are Apple Certified Refurbished (91/100), Back Market (77/100) and Sweetwater Gear Exchange (71/100), measured by the RefurbVerify TrustScore across 168 tracked US vendors and 1.36M+ aggregated customer reviews. The TrustScore combines Bayesian-adjusted Trustpilot US ratings (60%), refurbishment transparency (20%) and operational legitimacy (20%), plus a review-volume bonus. Manufacturer-run programmes lead the market at an average of 76.6, while general retailers average 64.9 — large retail platforms score lower because their ratings reflect whole-platform experience rather than refurbished products specifically, including eBay Refurbished (40), Walmart Restored (46) and Target Refurbished (50). Read the full State of Refurbished Electronics report.