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Policy tracker

Each row links to its source and check date. We call something a policy change only after reading both versions. Our method ↗

CompanyProgrammeWhat we knowScopeEffectiveCheckedSource

Amazon RenewedRenewedOfficial programme explainer describes Renewed; current offer terms require a fresh check.USNot statedOct. 9, 2026Official source ↗

BEFORE WORDING

Not held

AFTER WORDING

Not held; no verified change asserted

Source date Not stated · captured Oct. 9, 2026 · checked Oct. 9, 2026

AppleCertified RefurbishedOfficial process page describes Apple's own Certified Refurbished programme; no verified change asserted.USNot statedOct. 9, 2026Official source ↗

BEFORE WORDING

Not held

AFTER WORDING

Not held; no verified change asserted

Source date Not stated · captured Oct. 9, 2026 · checked Oct. 9, 2026

Back MarketExpress ReplacementExpress Replacement announced initially for European markets; US availability not established.EU onlyNot statedOct. 9, 2026Official source ↗

BEFORE WORDING

Not held

AFTER WORDING

Not held; no verified change asserted

Source date May 27, 2026 · captured Oct. 9, 2026 · checked Oct. 9, 2026

Best BuyMarketplaceThird-party marketplace launched; this announcement does not state a new refurb-only programme.USNot statedOct. 9, 2026Official source ↗

BEFORE WORDING

Not held

AFTER WORDING

Not held; no verified change asserted

Source date Aug. 19, 2025 · captured Oct. 9, 2026 · checked Oct. 9, 2026

eBayRecommerce reportGlobal recommerce report includes US survey material and covers more than certified refurbishment.GlobalNot statedOct. 9, 2026Official source ↗

BEFORE WORDING

Not held

AFTER WORDING

Not held; no verified change asserted

Source date Oct. 7, 2026 · captured Oct. 9, 2026 · checked Oct. 9, 2026

SamsungCertified Re-NewedGalaxy S26 models added to the US Certified Re-Newed lineup. Availability varies by listing.USNot statedOct. 9, 2026Official source ↗

BEFORE WORDING

Not held

AFTER WORDING

Not held; no verified change asserted

Source date Sept. 14, 2026 · captured Oct. 9, 2026 · checked Oct. 9, 2026

SamsungCertified Re-NewedFoldables added to the US Certified Re-Newed lineup.USNot statedOct. 9, 2026Official source ↗

BEFORE WORDING

Not held

AFTER WORDING

Not held; no verified change asserted

Source date April 22, 2026 · captured Oct. 9, 2026 · checked Oct. 9, 2026

WalmartWalmart RestoredOfficial Restored help describes resold categories; no verified before/after policy wording held.USNot statedOct. 9, 2026Official source ↗

BEFORE WORDING

Not held

AFTER WORDING

Not held; no verified change asserted

Source date Not stated · captured Oct. 9, 2026 · checked Oct. 9, 2026