We are refurbed

Our story began with our founder Peter buying an iPhone via a website for secondhand products. Just a few weeks after his purchase, the phone died and, in absence of a warranty, Peter had to pay the full cost of having his phone repaired.

So who is to blame? Some might say that Peter should have been aware of the risk. But he had good reasons to decide against buying a brand-new device.

Many people are unaware of just how harmful new electronic devices are to the environment, the production of which leads to CO₂ emissions and the use of valuable resources. On top of that, when a device is no longer functioning like new, it is often thrown out – leaving unnecessary electronic waste, which is tricky to safely dispose of.

And so the idea of refurbed was born: a platform for refurbished products that meet an ambitious set of criteria with regards to safety, quality and their warranty. This empowers consumers to conduct their purchases in an easier, risk-free and sustainable manner.