Circular Connect is open for business 🥳🙌! We’re now offering newsletter sponsorship plans and detailed company showcases - either remotely or on-site. For more information on our services and to explore a partnership, follow the link below:

Circular Showcase

Ever considered buying refurbished electronics instead of new? With extended warranties now common, you can enjoy high-quality, protected tech at great prices, all while supporting the circular re-use economy. Sounds like a win-win-win to us!

That said, the refurbished market can be a bit of a minefield, with certain suppliers best avoided. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve handpicked 6 reputable companies actively offering refurbished tech across the UK, EU, and US:

musicMagpie
📍 United Kingdom
⁉️ musicMagpie, owned by AO, offers 12‑month free warranties on all certified refurbished devices, including comprehensive coverage for faults caused by workmanship or materials, plus a 14‑day money-back guarantee and a 90‑point quality check.
🔗 https://www.musicmagpie.co.uk/store/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/musicmagpie/

Gazelle
📍 United States
⁉️ Gazelle, owned by EcoATM, offers a 30‑day standard warranty for certified pre-owned devices, with the option to extend through partner programs. Their devices go through a rigorous 55‑point inspection and include free 30‑day returns.
🔗 https://buy.gazelle.com/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecoatm/

Back Market
📍 Global (United Kingdom, Europe, United States)
⁉️ Back Market offers professionally refurbished tech with a minimum 12‑month warranty, often extendable to 24 months depending on the seller. Their “verified refurbished” programme includes a 25-point inspection in alignment with a strict quality charter.
🔗 https://www.backmarket.com/en-us | https://www.linkedin.com/company/back-market/

Reboxed
📍 United Kingdom
⁉️ Reboxed includes a 12‑month warranty on all fully tested (TechCheck® certified) devices and a 30‑day return policy. Their phones are up to 40% cheaper than buying new and 5 trees are planted every time one is sold.
🔗 https://reboxed.co/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/reboxed/

eBay Certified Refurbished
📍 United States & United Kingdom
⁉️ eBay’s Certified Refurbished program offers like-new electronics, sold by vetted manufacturers and authorised resellers. Every item is backed by a 2-year warranty via Allstate, includes free 30-day returns, and ships in brand packaging with accessories.
🔗 https://www.ebay.com/b/eBay-Refurbished/bn_7040708936 | https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebay/

Refurbed
📍 United Kingdom & Europe
⁉️ Refurbed provides a minimum 12‑month warranty, with many devices coming with 24 months of coverage. Batteries and power supplies receive 12-month coverage, while hardware enjoys a full 24-month guarantee. All products undergo an up-to 40 step refurbishment process to ensure they are as good as new.
🔗 https://www.refurbed.ie/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/refurbed/

Circular Calendar

Have a superb week and we’ll see you again on Friday!

Cheers to circularity,

#TeamCircularConnect #ConnectingTheCircularEconomy