![]() Grade C is the lowest quality refurbished phone you can get and will show significant signs of use by the previous owner this could mean dents, scratches or scuffs. The phone will be thoroughly tested and in full working condition. However, these imperfections will only ever be cosmetic and won’t impact the device’s functionality. Grade BĪ slight step down from Grade A, Grade B devices will have some signs of use in light scratches or scuffs. It generally means the device is like-new, with very few signs of previous use and only extremely light scuffing or scratches on the casing, if any. Grade A is the best quality you can get for a refurbished phone. Phones are graded from A-C, which A being the best and C being the lowest. The grading system identifies the condition of a refurbished phone and gives people an idea of what to expect from the device. At this point, if a device has deep scratches, chips, a damaged screen or any significant physical damage, it won’t be suitable for refurbishment and will need to be recycled. When phones are traded-in, devices will be thoroughly inspected for scratches, dents and scuffs to the screen, casing, camera lens, camera surrounds and ports. This is why cosmetic inspection and grading are so important, as they help determine the quality of the phone ahead of resale. Refurbished phones can include anything from an unwanted upgrade that’s barely been used to well-loved devices that have had their fair share of bumps and scrapes over the years. Cosmetic gradingĪll the devices that pass the electronic testing stage will then be sent for cosmetic grading. It’s worth pointing out that at this point, the device will be wiped of all existing data from the previous owner if it hasn’t already, unlocked from its network and factory reset. ![]() If it passes the tests, the device is a good candidate for refurbishment. These are just a handful of things the device will be assessed for. ![]() One of these is electronic testing, which helps determine whether the device is in good enough condition to be refurbished. There are certain tests that have to happen to figure out the working condition of the device and grade it correctly. The difference between refurbished and used phones is that whilst a used phone will be sold as-is, typically by an individual, a refurbished phone has undergone rigorous testing and sometimes repairs to make sure it meets a certain standard before resale. The first thing we need to establish: what is a refurbished phone? We’ve got a whole article on that, but in summary, a refurbished phone is a device that has had a previous owner. Whether you’re looking to trade in your phone for cash or buy a refurbished phone, understanding the grading system and what happens to a device when it finds its way to Mazuma will give you peace of mind that you’re getting a great deal, every time. It also helps our team decide whether the phone can be refurbished and given a new home or if it’s reached the end of its working life and is ready for recycling. Our thorough grading system allows us to be transparent about the condition of any refurbished phones we go on to sell. Here at Mazuma HQ, we test, grade and refurbish thousands of phones people send to us every month. ![]()
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