- Amazon Warehouse items are ‘like new, open box of pre-owned products’
- Some of the best deals are available on Cyber Monday and Black Friday
- Amazon employees review all returned items before offering them for resale
It’s the lesser-known part of Amazon where bargain-hunting shoppers are in an uproar this holiday season.
Amazon Warehouse is offering savings on some of the most sought-after items, from Apple accessories to Ninja kitchen appliances.
The FAQ page describes the section of the popular e-commerce website as “like new, open box of pre-owned products.”
Some of the best deals on Amazon Warehouse happen during major savings events like Cyber Money or Black Friday.
Amazon Warehouse offers savings on a wide range of used products, some of which are in near-perfect condition
Apple is one of the popular brands on Amazon Warehouse and currently has special offers on Airpods
Ninja kitchen appliances have been rising in popularity and the Nutrl Pro Compact Personal Blender recently saw a stock price reduction
Shoppers can now get a pair of used Apple AirPod Max headphones in good condition for $426 at Amazon Warehouse – a big discount from the original price of $519.
This section can be accessed by clicking the drop-down menu next to the Search Amazon search bar and selecting the Amazon Warehouse category from the drop-down menu.
All returned items have been reviewed by company employees to ensure they are in good condition, working properly and are not missing any accessories.
The products examined by employees were rated on a 1-20 quality process scale and divided into one of five categories: Refurbished, Like New, Very Good, Good and Acceptable.
Renewed Amazon Warehouse products are brand new and possibly unopened items that have no damage.
They automatically come with a 90-day warranty, so people can get a refund or replacement if they want.
A like-new product is in perfect working condition with minor packaging damage, perfect for someone looking to purchase an almost unused item at a great price.
The Very Good items are also in Excellent condition but may have been sent to the Amazon warehouse by the original owner in torn or dented packaging.
Good items in the Amazon Warehouse department are products that are not perfect and have been used multiple times, but will still work efficiently.
The items returned to the e-commerce website are resold through Amazon Warehouse in four categories: like new, very good, good and acceptable
All returned items have been reviewed by company employees to ensure they are in good condition, working properly and are not missing any accessories.
Acceptable Amazon Warehouse items will work, but will likely have many scratches and dents and may even be missing accessories or product instructions.
Whatever quality the product gets, the packaging can be nearly perfect as workers repackage most items sent to the Amazon warehouse in damaged boxes.
Lexie Sachs, director of textiles at the Good Housekeeping Institute, says shoppers should ‘pay attention’ First come, first served deals on Amazon Warehouse that can disappear in an instant.
Shoppers who want to be sure that the Amazon Warehouse department is legitimate should make a purchase when the item is labeled: Fulfilled by Amazon.
“Because I know Amazon fulfills this, I know it’s legitimate and I can easily resolve any issues if they arise,” Sachs told Good Housekeeping via WISN.
“I don’t think I would feel safe if it was an outside vendor that I had to deal with individually if there was a problem.”
