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Grading Definitions for New and Refurbished Laptops

BY: Groupon Editors |Jun 23, 2017

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Buying refurbished laptops has a big upside: savings. Used laptops are almost always a little more inexpensive than the brand-new variety. Still, when grabbing refurbished laptops, there are a few things you should consider. To get a better idea of exactly what you're buying, check out the grading definitions and explanations Groupon uses for its laptop inventory—it may help you decide if a new or refurbished laptop is the right choice for you.

New | A-Grade Refurbished | Scratch & Dent

New

Condition/grading: new
Packaging: manufacturer packaging
Accessories: Includes all original accessories, such as standard battery supplies or power cords.

Warranties on all laptops—whether new, refurbished, or scratch and dent—vary from 30 days to 1 year. Please review the fine print on your Groupon for any and all applicable warranty information.

A-Grade Refurbished

Condition/grading: Like new with little to no wear. Tested and certified by a third-party refurbisher based on functionality, cleaning, inspection, and repackaging.
Packaging: generic packaging
Accessories: refurbished or generic charging cable and power adapter

Scratch and Dent

Condition/grading: Laptops will show signs of use, with minor dings, dents, and smudges on the front and back. Laptop corners may be slightly dented. There may also be scratches or scuffs on the screen, but the screen will not have chips or cracks. Scratch-and-dent laptops will always be 100% functional.

Packaging: generic packaging
Accessories: refurbished or generic charging cable and power adapter

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