In a recent YouGov survey, Mobile News has reported only 6% of UK adults are using a refurbished phone and only 22% would consider one. It looks like we have some myth busting to do at TMT First! We’re passionate about ‘keeping technology alive for longer’ and want to explain why a refurbished device can be as good as a new one.
1. Refurbished isn’t just Second-hand
A refurbished device isn’t just a hand me down, it is a device that has been checked, tested, data wiped, repaired and graded for overall condition. It’s like buying an approved used car from a dealership; you know it has been checked, repaired if necessary, serviced and a warranty added for peace of mind.
2. TMT First Refurbished
Our state-of-the-art repair centre is both a Samsung Accredited Service Partner and an Apple Independent Repairer. This means our technicians are highly trained, use genuine parts, and have the software and tools to ensure any device that passes through our doors comes out in the best condition possible.
Every phone, tablet, laptop and wearable we refurbish goes through a quality check on the way in, secure data wipe, 52-point check, repair (if necessary) and grading, then a further check on the way out. Plus, our devices come with a warranty.
3. Saving you Money
Our sister company, Meelie Mobile, offers refurbished devices from a range of manufacturers, all with a twelve-month warranty. Our Samsung devices come with a two-year warranty (that’s the same as new) and savings of £100’s, even off the latest devices! You can even pay in four instalments to spread the cost. Refurbished is where the smart money is at.
4. Better for the Environment
By ‘keeping technology alive for longer’ you are reducing your carbon footprint, saving valuable metals and minerals and generally using less energy. So that’s a good thing, right? We even contribute to Ecologi for every device we sell, leading to more trees being planted around the globe.
5. Support is on Hand
Both Apple and Android have made pledges to provide software support way beyond their product warranty terms. As a result, a refurbished device will still receive security and system updates keeping it running at optimum performance for years.
Hopefully if you were not considering a refurbished device before, maybe you are now. And here at TMT First we can assist, whether you are looking for 1 or 1,000.