The retail giant’s resale section lets you buy items that have been returned or are slightly damaged for a discounted price.
Lots of shoppers still don’t know about the resale section of Amazon’s website with Money Saving Expert (MSE) founder Martin Lewis previously describing it as a “hidden” page.
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With the rising cost of living and consumers continuing to hunt for bargains in the hope of saving a penny or two, here’s everything you need to know about Amazon Resale (previously Warehouse).
What is Amazon Resale?
Amazon Resale is a section of Amazon which resells customers’ returned or mildly damaged goods for a discounted price.
Since they can’t be sold at a ‘new’ standard, you might find some cosmetic wear-and-tear or some missing accessories but apart from that they are usually as good as new.
The resold products also come with all of the regular benefits you expect from your Amazon purchase, including being stored, packed and dispatched by Amazon, possible free delivery and 24/7 Amazon post-order customer service.
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On its website, Amazon explained: “We thoroughly check the quality of each item and take the time to inspect all products and test and repair if necessary before selling on.
“Save buying quality used, open-box products with a hassle-free return process and statutory legal warranty”.
How are products categorised on Amazon Resale?
Amazon describes each of its products as unique and therefore, it uses different categories to give you an idea of its condition.
The categories are as follows:
- ‘Used: Like New’
- ‘Used: Very Good’
- ‘Used: Good’
- ‘Used: Acceptable’
The discounts will vary depending on the condition of the product you are purchasing.
For the the full breakdown of how Amazon evaluates its items’ condition visit the resale website (a link to which can be found above).
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What are my rights when buying from Amazon Resale?
All products bought through Amazon Resale are covered under a statutory legal warranty.
Amazon will also repair any defective items if they become faulty within its return period or offer a refund (in accordance with Amazon’s Returns Policy).
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