How to Buy Everything From Essentials to Gifts Secondhand Online Thanks to Amazon’s Renewed Program

‘Tis the season for hot deals. One smart approach to finding discounts on gifts and essential household items is to look for refurbished products.

Doug Conner is the owner of Universal Windows Direct, a home improvement company in New Jersey. He is a former high-end sales executive with decades of experience helping clients select products for their homes and knows a thing or two about spotting quality when it comes to buying refurbished or pre-owned products online. Conner offers the following tips when shopping secondhand:

• Vet the refurbishment process: True refurbished items have been carefully inspected, repaired, and tested.
• Look for details: Avoid sellers that provide vague descriptions or “like new” claims.
• Ask for provenance (record of ownership): For appliances, tools, and high-end furniture, you’ll want to know details about previous ownership to help assess wear, potential repairs, and overall value of the product.
• Focus on high-stress points: Examine hinges, seals, electronics, and finishes closely when you receive the item.
• Use trusted niche marketplaces: Stick to well-known sites like IKEA, Amazon, Best Buy, Back Market, and AptDeco that offer used and refurbished programs.

Here are some of our favorite refurbished gifts and essentials from Amazon Renewed.

The renewed Nuwave Ultimate Cookware Set includes everything you’ll need to steam foods, make soups, and prepare fondue. The oven-safe 3.5-quart pot is made from premium grade stainless steel designed for everyday use and fast, even heating. It pairs perfectly with the oven-safe, premium tempered-glass vented lid that’s great for simmering and steaming, as well as preventing food splatters. The easy-to-use fondue insert and forks transform your cookware, while the stainless steel steamer basket is perfect for steaming, straining, and more.

The LG SPM2 Sound Bar creates a pleasing aesthetic that complements both your TV and home decor. Stylish wood-tone side panels, elevated controls, and premium fabric make this a renewed speaker that looks as good as it sounds. It has a built-in subwoofer and dual passive radiators to deliver rich and consistent bass with everything you listen to and watch. The sound bar connects seamlessly to compatible devices using Bluetooth technology, without wires or remotes.

The Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug does more than simply keep your coffee hot. The renewed temperature-control mug has smart technology that allows you to set your preferred drinking temperature (120 degrees Fahrenheit to 145 degrees Fahrenheit), so you can enjoy your hot drink just the way you like it. Ember Mug 2’s built-in battery maintains your chosen drinking temperature for up to 80 minutes, or all day with the included charging coaster.

The renewed Shark Air Purifier comes with a brand new and sealed HEPA air filter to capture 99.98 percent of large, small, and micro-size particles like hair, dust, and dander. With NeverChange filtration, you won’t need replacement filters for up to 5 years, which saves time and money. Easily remove the screens and vacuum, wipe, or rinse the air purifier clean in seconds. This Shark model covers large areas up to 1,400 square feet to purify them in just 1 hour, which is perfect for multiple rooms, large bedrooms, living rooms, and basements.

Make your own ice cream and other frozen treats with this renewed Ninja NC501 Deluxe. Create customized frozen desserts and drinks in a few simple steps: prepare, freeze, process, and enjoy. This maker has an extra-large capacity to create family-size frozen goodies in 24-ounce tubs. You have total control of your ingredients for customized creations, too, by adding favorites like chocolate, nuts, fruit, and more.

At only 1.4 pounds, the Shark WANDVAC Cordless Handheld Vacuum is an ultra-lightweight powerhouse delivering serious suction to tackle everyday messes in seconds. Its high-speed brushless motor delivers powerful suction and is designed for easy maneuverability. The certified refurbished vacuum comes with tools for pet hair and tight spaces to tackle upholstery, carpets, and hard-to-reach corners. The sleek charging base provides quick access, fast charging, and dual onboard accessory storage. And a one-touch empty function lets you dump out debris without any mess.

The Ninja SP201/FT205CO Digital Air Fry Pro Countertop 8-in-1 Oven offers more height capacity than previous models. The renewed Ninja can air-fry or roast up to 4 pounds of ingredients, bake a 13-inch pizza, or toast up to 9 slices of bread. Its digital precision-controlled temperature, heat source, and airflow provide ultimate versatility and optimum cooking performance. The eight functions include air-fry, air-roast, bake, broil, toast, bagel, dehydrate, and keep warm in an all-in-one, powerful, 1,800-watt appliance. Inside the box, you’ll find the countertop oven, air-fry basket, sheet pan, wire rack, and removable crumb tray.

Wirelessly charge your phone and wake up to stereo music with the Ion Charge Time Plus Alarm Clock Speaker with Wireless Charging Pad. This renewed stereo alarm clock streams music from any Bluetooth-enabled device. It has two speakers; an alarm; a bright, clear LED time/temperature display; and silent, touch-capacitive control buttons. The clock also features wireless recharging capability that works with any compatible Apple or Android phone; simply lay your phone down on the top-mounted recharge pad. Its USB port lets you recharge a second phone at the same time you’re using the charging pad. It also has five built-in sleep sounds. Plus, it has a 3.5mm aux input so you can connect non-Bluetooth devices as well.

 

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