All questions / Buying used
Is it worth buying used?
Often, yes: the same thing for much less, and one less thing made new. It goes wrong in a few predictable ways: a locked phone, a worn battery, a console that was never tested. Each guide lists what to check before you pay.
- Is it worth buying a used phone?Used phones: what to check before you pay
- Is it worth buying a used video game console?Used consoles: what to check before you pay
- Is it worth buying a used iPod?Used iPods: what to check before you pay
- Is it worth buying a used camera?Used cameras: what to check before you pay
- Is it worth buying a used watch?Used watches: what to check before you pay
- Is it worth buying used LEGO?Used LEGO: what to check before you pay
- Is it worth buying trading cards secondhand?Used trading cards: what to check before you pay
- Is it worth buying used vinyl records?Used records: what to check before you pay
eBay Refurbished, grade by grade
| Grade | What eBay says | Warranty |
|---|---|---|
| Certified | Pristine, like-new condition direct from the brand or an authorized seller | Two years, serviced by Allstate |
| Excellent | Like-new condition with no visible wear, from quality-vetted sellers | One year, serviced by Allstate |
| Very Good | Minimal visible wear, from quality-vetted sellers | One year, serviced by Allstate |
| Good | Moderate wear, from quality-vetted sellers | One year, serviced by Allstate |
All four come with free returns for 30 days (eBay lists limited exceptions) and a multi-point inspection. Source: eBay Refurbished, pages.ebay.com/refurbished, read October 14, 2026. Terms can change: read the listing before you buy.