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The stories behind refurbished tech, open-box deals and trade-in programmes.
THE LEAD · Phones
Google PixelSOURCE EVENT · Oct 7, 2026Google says previous-generation Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 series phones are now sold refurbished in Japan at up to 45% below launch pricing. The move is a Japan launch, not a change to US availability.
THE BIG PICTURE
eBayThe 2026 survey finds regular secondhand buying rising globally and US respondents placing more weight on it for household budgets.
Oct 7, 2026 · US
Back MarketThe refurbished marketplace is lobbying for durability, repair and software-support rules. It is a campaign, not a law, and nothing changes for US buyers yet.
Sep 23, 2026 · Global
Best BuyThe holiday preview includes open-box and trade-in options; shoppers can check the terms on individual listings.
Sep 14, 2026 · US
SamsungSamsung’s US programme now lists the S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra with a new battery, genuine parts and a one-year limited warranty.
Sep 14, 2026 · US
AppleApple listed a $175–$885 Trade In range for iPhone 13 or newer and described separate carrier offers.
Sep 11, 2026 · USFOLLOW THE BEAT / 01
eBayThe 2026 survey finds regular secondhand buying rising globally and US respondents placing more weight on it for household budgets.
Oct 7, 2026 · US
Back MarketThe July campaign describes up to a 100-point inspection, 30-day free returns and a 12-month warranty.
Jul 16, 2026 · US
SwappaA June 16 Swappa buying guide separates three labels shoppers often treat as interchangeable and ties the price gap to how much work was done and how much of it is documented.
Jun 16, 2026 · USFOLLOW THE BEAT / 02
Google PixelGoogle says previous-generation Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 series phones are now sold refurbished in Japan at up to 45% below launch pricing. The move is a Japan launch, not a change to US availability.
Oct 7, 2026 · Japan
AppleMacRumors reports the first discounted iPhone 16e through Apple's own refurbished channel, with three storage tiers and a one-year warranty.
Jun 30, 2026 · US
Back MarketThe refurbished marketplace is lobbying for durability, repair and software-support rules. It is a campaign, not a law, and nothing changes for US buyers yet.
Sep 23, 2026 · GlobalFOLLOW THE BEAT / 03
AppleMacRumors reports the first refurbished listing for the 2024 iPad mini, priced $90 below new but $10 above what the model cost new a few weeks earlier.
Jul 16, 2026 · US
AppleMacRumors reports eight refurbished SKUs at $599 and $679, listed one day after Apple raised new MacBook Neo prices by $100.
Jun 26, 2026 · US
Chapter 121 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code requires manufacturers to offer parts, tools and documentation to owners and independent shops, with consoles and major appliances carved out.
Sep 1, 2026 · Texas, USFOLLOW THE BEAT / 04
DysonA September 3 press release introduces two new Dyson robot vacuums with a self-emptying dock. It says nothing about refurbished units, US pricing or a sale date.
Sep 3, 2026 · US context, global announcement
Best BuyThe holiday preview includes open-box and trade-in options; shoppers can check the terms on individual listings.
Sep 14, 2026 · US
Amazon RenewedThe Labor Day promotion ran August 28 to September 7; Amazon’s page offers a useful look at the returned-goods channel after the event.
Aug 28, 2026 · USFOLLOW THE BEAT / 05
SwappaThe marketplace's June 16 comparison uses illustrative ranges, not a survey of live quotes, and comes from a party with a stake in the answer.
Jun 16, 2026 · US
AppleApple listed a $175–$885 Trade In range for iPhone 13 or newer and described separate carrier offers.
Sep 11, 2026 · US
VerizonIts September release describes launch offers, three-year credits and a yearly upgrade option.
Sep 10, 2026 · USFOLLOW THE BEAT / 06
AppleThe Certified Refurbished store moved in step with Apple's new-product price increases on June 25, 2026, with Mac configurations seeing the largest jumps.
Jun 25, 2026 · US
eBayThe 2026 survey finds regular secondhand buying rising globally and US respondents placing more weight on it for household budgets.
Oct 7, 2026 · US
Best BuyThe holiday preview includes open-box and trade-in options; shoppers can check the terms on individual listings.
Sep 14, 2026 · USFOLLOW THE BEAT / 07
Back MarketThe refurbished marketplace is lobbying for durability, repair and software-support rules. It is a campaign, not a law, and nothing changes for US buyers yet.
Sep 23, 2026 · Global
Chapter 121 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code requires manufacturers to offer parts, tools and documentation to owners and independent shops, with consoles and major appliances carved out.
Sep 1, 2026 · Texas, US
LenovoLenovo says more than 100 refurbished ThinkPad models now carry device- and geography-specific carbon figures, pitched at procurement teams comparing refurbished with new.
Jul 9, 2026 · GlobalKEEP AN EYE ON
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