Is refurbished technology the future of electricals retailing?

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Despite refurbished electronics not yet reaching the same heights as secondhand fashion, there is still a growing interest as savvy consumers look for ways to be sustainable and save money in a cost-of-living crisis.

Refurbished mobile phones are perhaps the most popular, with research from tech analyst firm CCS Insight showing sales of used mobile devices generated $13.3bn (£10.5bn) in global revenue in the first quarter of 2023. 

 

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