Refurbished products Circular economy Consumer trust Published 28 October 2024

How good is as good as new? A consumer perspective on refurbished goods

Refurbished goods could be the sustainable, affordable choice consumers are looking for, keeping products in use for longer while saving money. But what does “refurbished” actually mean, and what can consumers expect when they buy one? In this paper, Euroconsumers looks at the booming refurbished market from a consumer perspective, exposing the confusion around definitions, quality labels and warranties, and setting out how to turn today’s “wild west” into a solid, trustworthy and accessible market.

Type

Test and Surveys

Topics

Refurbished products

Markets

BE · IT · ES · PT

Download the full paper

PDF · 3.99 MB · English

Related Articles

News 11.04.2022

Refurbished iphones are getting better and better

Read More
News 15.01.2025

Let's refurbish the refurbished market!

Read More