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You could just get a refurbished Samsung phone on Amazon

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Briefings

Samsung launched certified refurbished Galaxy S24 FE phones on Amazon with a new battery and one-year warranty, starting at $489 for 128GB storage. This is the first time certified refurbished units are available on Amazon, though they are significantly cheaper than the launch price of $649. The author previously obtained a similar used phone from Back Market for $329, noting that Samsung's new price is still over $100 higher than the used market rate.

Key points

• Samsung launched certified refurbished Galaxy S24 FE phones on Amazon with a new battery and one-year warranty, starting at $489 for 128GB storage.
• Certified refurbished phones are currently available on Amazon for the first time, though they are significantly cheaper than the launch price of $649.

Context

Samsung is expanding its refurbished product line to Amazon, offering certified renewed phones with a new battery and warranty. This move follows a previous purchase of a used Galaxy S24 FE from Back Market for $329, highlighting a price gap between the new certified refurbished market and the used market.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single anecdotal purchase from Back Market and a general statement about Samsung's new Amazon launch. Specific pricing for other models, launch dates, or broader market comparisons are not provided in the source.

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