What Is Factory Reconditioned?
Factory reconditioned is a term you often see on Internet bargain sites or factory outlets. It’s often attached to an electronic device that’s been significantly marked down. But what exactly is factory reconditioning? Is it truly the bargain it appears to be? Function An item that has been factory reconditioned typically has been purchased and returned by a customer. The item may not even have been used—a box that’s seal has been broken and returned to store shelves can be identified as “factory reconditioned.” Typically, a factory reconditioned product has been inspected and restored to the condition of a new item. Warning There is no universal standard for a factory reconditioning. Some manufacturers return factory reconditioned items to store shelves after repair even if they still have minor cosmetic flaws, such as dings or scratches, as long as the product still works as designed. Other manufacturers sell these items only at factory stores. Still others scrap products that have
