Is refurbished as good as new

Question

I am looking to buy a digital camera but don't have a lot of funds right now. I want one similar that i had before but an upgrade. can i expect the same with refurbished as new? P.S. I am looking on Ebay.

Answer 1

sometimes with refurbished you can be taking a chance that something might go wring with it... but then again, it could be just as good as a new one. really cant tell until you buy it...

i would go with a new one if you can afford them, if not, take a chance, but just be careful with it, dont drop it or anything lol

sorry this isnt much help

Answer 2

NO. Refurbished is another name for used. With that, warranty has another meaning. You are basically taking chances because the company and/or manufacturer may not want to cover the item or such parts because it (they) was previously used. Please do not expect the same quality as the new item(s). Just save your money up a little bit longer. There are good reasonable priced cameras out there. As you are saving your money, look around so that you may get a good idea of how much to spend and what it is that you really want.