The increase in the number of labels in smartphones and consumer electronics, which are among the categories where the reflection of rising production costs is deeply felt by consumers, has increased interest in refurbished products that provide access to the latest model and new devices at a lower cost . According to a report conducted in twelve European countries and announced at this year’s Mobile World Congress 2024, 52% of Europeans stated their willingness to buy a refurbished smartphone.

Thanks to the Regulation on the Sale of Refurbished Products, which came into effect after publication in the Official Gazette on August 22, 2020, the development of the reconditioned products market in Turkey has been paved, while a wide range of reconditioned products, from smartphones to smart watches , from home electronics to gaming consoles, tablets and computers, will also appeal to consumers. He started to find it. Senatech, an authorized renewal center approved by the Ministry of Commerce, contributes to reducing our country’s current account deficit with many innovated products, especially smartphones, and announced that it will provide consumers access at a lower cost to the devices they want.

Offers 40% cheaper prices

In the study conducted in Europe, cost was the main motivation for 67% of users wanting to buy a refurbished smartphone. The research also showed that two in five phones in Europe are refurbished.

Popular consumer electronics brands offer new products with extensive features every year and season. However, due to the costs, it is becoming increasingly difficult to follow this up by purchasing brand new products. Innovated products provide a cost-effective way to keep up with technology, especially during periods when spending on basic needs increases.

For example, users who purchased a refurbished iPhone from Senatech; It can provide a cost advantage of up to 40% compared to new products. In addition to smartphones, consumer electronics products in the categories of computers, smartwatches, home appliances and accessories, the condition of which is clearly and transparently stated, refurbished by experts in a recognized renewal center, can be purchased from the refurbished technology store Senatech, with fast shipping and easy returns.

The CO2 emissions of refurbished products are 87% less

Forecasts from consulting firm IDC show that the number of devices to be produced in the smartphone category alone will exceed 431 million units by 2027. However, choosing a refurbished product contributes 87% less to climate change in terms of CO2 emissions than buying a brand new device. At a time when the urgency of climate change is manifesting itself every day through extreme weather conditions, updated products also appeal to users with a high climate sensitivity.

Refurbished appliances, which offer a sustainable option with their contribution to the circular economy, at least double their operating time by changing hands on the market, and thus refurbished appliances contribute to reducing our country’s current account deficit . Senatech, an authorized renewal center approved by the Department of Commerce, paves the way for the purchase of high-quality, nearly new devices with a one-year warranty in installments.