Open Box vs Refurbished vs Used: What should you choose?
New, Open Box, Used and Refurbished answer different questions about a product. New means sold as new.
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Buying Guides
Better questions. Better finds. Use our practical guides to compare models, understand condition and plan your next purchase.
Start with the basics
Understand condition, compare a listing and learn about refurbishment.
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What refurbishment can involve—and what your listing should explain
Refurbished means restored to working condition by a manufacturer or refurbisher. The work can differ by product and program.
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Find your next great deal. Understand the story behind it.
A great find starts with a product that fits your life. Secondipity is part of the Liquidity Services marketplace network, giving shoppers a way to buy individual items from the secondary retail market.
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Five checks to make before buying an open-box or refurbished product
Check the model, condition, accessories, specifications and order details before you buy.
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How to compare electronics model numbers and compatibility
Use model numbers, connection types and included-accessory details to compare electronics with confidence.
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Compare models and make room for your next Sony find.
Sony WH-1000XM6, WH-1000XM5 or WH-CH720N: what should you compare?
For Sony headphones, start with the feature you will use most. WH-1000XM6 is worth a look when folding the headphones for travel matters.
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Choose the right platform, connection and included accessories.
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Logitech G435 vs PRO X 2: compare the setup, not just the name
Choose your Logitech headset around how you play. G435 pairs LIGHTSPEED and Bluetooth with built-in microphones and a design without a boom mic.
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Logitech G29 vs G920 vs G923: choose the right racing-wheel version
Choose a racing wheel by platform and game before comparing other features. Logitech positions G29 for PlayStation/PC and G920 for Xbox/PC.
Read guideHome Improvement
Plan the fit before you choose a faucet or light fixture.
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How to choose a replacement kitchen faucet that fits your sink
Choose a replacement kitchen faucet around the sink you have, not just the finish you like. Count the actual mounting holes, check the selected model’s specification sheet, and compare spout reach, height and handle clearance with your space.
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What to check before buying open-box lighting
Before choosing an open-box light fixture, check the full model and finish, dimensions, installation requirements, location rating and listed components. A fixture’s appearance does not establish whether it suits a damp or wet location.
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Learn the questions to ask before shopping with our bulk marketplaces.
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Buying your first liquidation pallet: a practical reading checklist
A pallet is a buying format, not a condition grade. Before choosing a lot, read the full listing and its condition definition, then review the manifest if one is provided.
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Before you bid: build a one-page plan for a bulk inventory purchase
Before bidding on bulk inventory, write a one-page decision memo. Record the lot, your category experience, the costs you have verified, the costs you still need to confirm, and the work required after receipt.
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Ready for a full truckload? Check the receiving plan before the volume
A truckload decision starts with your operation. Confirm where the load originates, what inventory detail is available, how it can reach your site and how your team will receive and process it.
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Explore our existing educational films and original buying checklists. Corporate demonstrations explain capabilities; they do not prove the history of every product.
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