Posted by Undervalue Appliances.ca on Aug 1st 2025

How Much Smarter is it to Buy Used Refurbished VS Buying Used on Facebook Marketplace

Benefits of Buying Used Refurbished Appliances

  1. Tested and Inspected

    • Refurbished appliances are fully inspected, cleaned, and tested by technicians.

    • Parts are replaced if necessary, so you're not inheriting someone else's problem or an appliance about to breakdown.

  2. Warranty or Guarantee

    • 60 days free, or extended for 1, 2, or 3 years.

    • If something goes wrong, you're covered—unlike Facebook sellers, who may not help you.

  3. Delivery and Installation Options

    • We offer delivery, installation, and even removal of your old appliance.

    • Facebook sellers rarely help with anything beyond a porch pickup.

  4. Safer and More Reliable

    • Refurbished units come from a controlled, trusted environment.

    • Facebook purchases may be broken, about to break, dirty, or missing parts, and you won't know until it's too late.

  5. Better Value for Your Money

    • Refurbished appliances are cleaned, repaired, and brought back to like-new function—but still at a major discount.

    • Marketplace appliances might seem cheaper upfront, but often cost more in repairs or early replacement.

  6. Professional Advice

    • Over a decade in buisness we can help match the right appliance for your needs.

    • You’re not just guessing based on blurry photos, few photos, and vague descriptions.

  7. No Scams or Surprises

    • Marketplace has lots of scams, dishonest sellers, and people selling non-working units.

    • We have a reputation to protect.


? Risks of Buying Used on Facebook Marketplace

  • No returns, no refunds, no accountability.

  • Many units are "as-is", and might break after a week.

  • Hard to verify if it was in a flood, smoker’s home, or had electrical issues.

  • Some sellers flip broken appliances with cosmetic cleanups but no functional repairs.

  • Waste of time coordinating pickup or dealing with flaky sellers.


? Conclusion

Used refurbished appliances = safe, tested, and guaranteed.
Facebook Marketplace = buyer beware.

You’re still saving money—but with way more peace of mind.