LCHIEN
big difference between rebuilt and refurbished/reconditioned.
Rebuilt usually refers to automotive or applicance parts. In these worn out parts are disassmbled by aftermarkers and the core parts (usually the casing which is molded or cast and hard to replace) is saved but equipped with new bearings, windings, impellors, seals etc.
You get a used core and new wear parts. the Wear parts are usually third party, not ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER stuff, which can be iffy and not to original spec.
Reconditioned/Refurbished refers mostly to complete products, tools, appliances, electronics, etc rather than parts. These are units returned to the retailer for some reason and by law, have to be returned to the manufacturer (or sold as open box).
The units returned to the manufacturer are tested to spec and any missing stuff (accessories) replaced. sometimes new, non specific packaging will be used. Since the reason for many returns, particularly on electronics is buyers change of mind, inability to use the product, lack of suitability, etc. rather than outright failure or defect, many of these are as good as new. Defective items, if any, are repaired with factory parts.
Scuffs and minor scratches, some use, may be parts of the equation. Warranties vary from same as new to limited.
Anyway, they're usually priced accordingly.
Sometimes they are sold directly by the manufacturer, website or outlet store, sometimes through their normal distributors and sometimes by third party specialty distributors.
Are they more likely to fail? I don't know of any statistics on this, my experience is no.
Rebuilt usually refers to automotive or applicance parts. In these worn out parts are disassmbled by aftermarkers and the core parts (usually the casing which is molded or cast and hard to replace) is saved but equipped with new bearings, windings, impellors, seals etc.
You get a used core and new wear parts. the Wear parts are usually third party, not ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER stuff, which can be iffy and not to original spec.
Reconditioned/Refurbished refers mostly to complete products, tools, appliances, electronics, etc rather than parts. These are units returned to the retailer for some reason and by law, have to be returned to the manufacturer (or sold as open box).
The units returned to the manufacturer are tested to spec and any missing stuff (accessories) replaced. sometimes new, non specific packaging will be used. Since the reason for many returns, particularly on electronics is buyers change of mind, inability to use the product, lack of suitability, etc. rather than outright failure or defect, many of these are as good as new. Defective items, if any, are repaired with factory parts.
Scuffs and minor scratches, some use, may be parts of the equation. Warranties vary from same as new to limited.
Anyway, they're usually priced accordingly.
Sometimes they are sold directly by the manufacturer, website or outlet store, sometimes through their normal distributors and sometimes by third party specialty distributors.
Are they more likely to fail? I don't know of any statistics on this, my experience is no.
Loring in Katy, TX USA
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