We find big savings as Amazon second-hand sale starts – but what are your rights with these products?
Amazon has been getting its finger in another pie over recent years – the second-hand market.
The online retailer has already taken on the streaming giants and recently launched Amazon Haul, a section to rival its cheap competitors Shein and Temu.
Now it’s launching its first sale dedicated to refurbished and second-hand products.
The Second Chance Deal Days runs from today until 9 September, offering customers savings of up to 50% off recommended retail prices.
The company said its research had suggested that two-thirds of British people were now buying second-hand goods, driven by the cost of living, expanded product selection and environmental concerns.
“We’ve seen that once customers experience the value and quality of these products, they become confident second-chance shoppers, saving money along the way and helping to extend product lifecycles,” said John Boumphrey, Amazon UK country manager.
“Our dedicated teams check every returned product.”
What sort of deals can you get?
There are lots of deals on the site, which you can see here.
We found a renewed Sony Xperia 10 phone for £56.52 – 46% off the RRP of £105, according to Amazon.
A De’Longhi Magnifica Coffee Machine was on sale for £269.99, down from £349.
You can get a Henry Turbo Vacuum Cleaner for £159.99 (20% less than its RRP).
A Lumie Sunrise alarm clock costs £42, instead of £50, and you can grab a Tower Dual Basket Air Fryer for £95.59, down from £120.
A refurbished Blink outdoor wireless security camera is on sale for £62.99 – 55% less than its £138.99 RRP.
Amazon resells used, returned and refurbished items through two main programmes:
- Amazon Resale – this offers used and open-box products at discounted prices. These items are inspected, and come with descriptions such as “Like New”, “Very Good”, “Good”, or “Acceptable”.
- Amazon Renewed – this offer refurbished products sold by the platform’s selling partner. Each item is inspected, tested and cleaned before being put on sale.
Both types of items are included in the sale.
What’s the return policy?
Any used product comes with Amazon’s customer service and return policies.
The platform offers free returns on most items within 30 days of receipt of delivery.
You can use the Amazon UK Returns Centre to send an item back, and your refund is processed once it has been received.
New items must be returned unused and undamaged. Used items must not have any additional signs of use or damage.
You can read the full terms and conditions here.
