Refurbed
⭐ Öko-Score 8.9/10A fast-growing Austrian marketplace promoting fully renewed tech with certified carbon offsetting.
Key Specifications
A fast-growing Austrian marketplace promoting fully renewed tech with certified carbon offsetting.
Circular Initiatives
Detailed Merchant Portrait: Refurbed
TL;DR
refurbed was founded in Vienna in 2017 after a co-founder purchased a used phone with no warranty that broke shortly after. Today, refurbed is one of Europe's largest marketplaces for refurbished products, offering a minimum 12-month warranty with options to extend up to 36 months.
Company History
Refurbed was founded in Vienna in February 2017 by Peter Windischhofer, Kilian Kaminski, and Jürgen Riedl. The founding story is remarkably specific: one of the founders had purchased a used phone from a classifieds platform that broke after a few weeks — without any warranty. This sparked the idea for a new category between brand-new and second-hand: professionally refurbished devices with real warranties, but at the price of a used product. The three founders brought diverse experience: Kilian Kaminski previously managed the Amazon Certified Refurbished program, Peter Windischhofer advised e-commerce companies at McKinsey, and Jürgen Riedl had already launched several startups. Like Back Market, refurbed operates as a pure marketplace without owning its own inventory, with sales fulfilled by carefully selected, professional refurbishing partners across Europe. The product range has grown significantly beyond consumer electronics: alongside smartphones, tablets, and laptops, shoppers can find household appliances like coffee machines and robot vacuums, as well as sports gear like e-bikes.
Sustainability Certifications
refurbed collaborated with Fraunhofer Austria to develop a calculation model that audits the environmental footprint of around 10,000 electronics products — the same study we reference in our [guide to CO2 savings in refurbished electronics](/de/ratgeber/co2-ersparnis-refurbished-elektronik-berechnung). According to refurbed, approximately 270,000 tons of CO2 emissions, 94 billion liters of water, and 885 tons of e-waste have been saved since its launch in 2017. These figures are provided by the company itself. refurbed is also an active member of EUREFAS (European Refurbishment Association), contributing politically to the drafting of circular economy legislation.
Warranty and Returns Overview
refurbed offers a minimum 12-month warranty per device, with a paid optional extension up to 36 months. The return period is 30 days. You can find a direct comparison with Back Market in our Back Market vs. Refurbed comparison guide.
Who is Refurbed suitable for?
refurbed is ideal if a long, predictable warranty is more important to you than having the absolute largest selection of merchants — the option for a 36-month warranty extension is relatively generous in this industry. Furthermore, those looking to purchase items beyond consumer electronics — such as household appliances or e-bikes — will find a wider selection here than on smartphone- or laptop-only marketplaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any active Refurbed discount codes?
Yes, we list active circular offers and promotions for Refurbed on ReCircle Market. Scroll down to the 'Coupons & Deals' section to see if there are any active discount codes at the moment.
Is refurbed the same as Back Market?
Both are marketplaces for refurbished electronics, but they are independent companies with different origins — refurbed from Vienna (2017) and Back Market from Paris (2014). Details in our direct comparison.
Does refurbed only sell electronics?
No, their catalog has expanded beyond smartphones, tablets, and laptops to include household appliances and e-bikes.
Where do the CO2 savings figures of refurbed come from?
From an environmental footprint calculator developed in partnership with Fraunhofer Austria, auditing around 10,000 electronics products.
How long has refurbed been in business?
The company was founded in Vienna in February 2017 and is now active across numerous European countries.
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