Rebuy vs Refurbed

Rebuy and Refurbed are both European reCommerce startups that have created marketplaces for used electronics to improve industry sustainability and eco-friendliness. Both offer quality inspection, device refurbishment before sale and provide warranties. They are building trust in the used electronics market and changing the perception of "refurbished" word.

But Rebuy (founded in 2004) is a German company that primarily operates in Germany, Austria, Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain and the UK. Its assortment includes not only electronics but also used books, movies, games and music. It offers a longer warranty on electronics – up to three years. Rebuy operates not only as an intermediary but also often purchases devices itself, refurbishes them and then sells.

Refurbed (2017) is a younger Austrian marketplace that works in less countries: Austria, Germany, Poland and Italy. It operates solely as an intermediary and emphasizes transparency of device condition. It ensures that each device undergoes a 40-step refurbishment/inspection process, provides honest grading based on appearance, module condition and refurbishment reports. Many products are offered with free 30-day trial. Devices on Refurbed can be up to 40% cheaper than similar new ones.