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Best Buy Starts Selling Refurbished iPhones

Submitted by Cory Bohon on January 7, 2009 - 3:58pm.
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It was only a few months ago that big-box retailer Best Buy started selling the iPhone 3G. This was a big surprise as they were the first retailer to sell the iPhone outside the realm of AT&T and Apple. Today, however, PCWorld notes that BestBuy is at it again.

They have now started selling refurbished iPhone 3Gs; a first for a retailer outside of AT&T. PCWorld notes a marketing ploy that Best Buy is using to market the refurbished phones. Instead of calling them “refurbs,” they call them “refreshed.” This is the first product that Best Buy has started selling refurbished, but it could put more iPhones in the hands of wanting users.

If you are looking to get your hands on a discounted iPhone, then check your local Best Buy stores to see if they are currently offering the refurbished iPhones. There is no word yet on if these refurbed phones will qualify for the AppleCare product protection plan.

[via PCWorld]

Submitted by chuckb223 on January 7, 2009 - 4:12pm.
These are not refurbished iPhones. According to their website these are phones that were returned during the 30 day trial period hence why they are calling them refreshed and not refurbished.

Only in US?? Pity

Submitted by DarDarBinks on January 7, 2009 - 4:20pm.
It's painful being so far behind the market. It will be interesting to see how long it takes BB to bring the refreshed iPhone to Canada.