It’s the lesser-known section of Amazon that has bargain-hunting shopper in a frenzy this holiday season.
Amazon Warehouse offers savings on some of the most sought-after items – from Apple accessories to Ninja kitchen appliances.
Its FAQ page describes the section of the popular e-commerce website as selling ‘like-new, open-box of pre-owned products.’
Some of the best deals on Amazon Warehouse happen during major savings events such as Cyber Money or Black Friday.
Amazon Warehouse offers savings on a wide variety of pre-owned products – some being in nearly perfect condition
Apple is one of the popular brands featured on Amazon Warehouse and are currently holding special deals on Airpods
Ninja kitchen appliances has risen in popularity and its Nutrl Pro Compact Personal Blender recently had a price cut on the warehouse
Shoppers can get a used pair of Apple AirPod Max headphones in good condition right now for $426 on Amazon Warehouse – a hefty discount from its original price of $519.
Th section can be accessed by clicking on the dropdown next to the Search Amazon search bar and selecting the Amazon Warehouse category in the drop-down menu.
All of the returned items have been evaluated by company employees to make sure they are in good condition, work properly, and are not missing any accessories.
The products that were examined by employees were graded on a scale of 1-20 for quality process, and divided into one of five categories: Renewed, Like New, Very Good, Good, and Acceptable.
Renewed Amazon Warehouse products are brand new and possibly unopened items that have zero damage.
They automatically come with a 90-day warranty, so people can get a refund or replacement if they want.
A Like New product is in perfect working condition with minor package damage, perfect for someone looking to buy an almost unused item for a great price.
The Very Good items are also in excellent condition, but may have been sent to the Amazon warehouse in ripped or dented packaging by the original owner.
Good items in the Amazon Warehouse department are products that aren’t perfect and were used multiple times, but will still work efficiently.
The items which have been returned to the e-commerce website are resold through Amazon Warehouse via four categories: Like New, Very Good, Good, and Acceptable
All of the returned items have been evaluated by company employees to make sure they are in good condition, work properly, and are not missing any accessories.
Acceptable Amazon Warehouse items do work, but will likely include a lot of scratches, dents, and may even be missing accessories or product instructions.
Whatever quality the product is rated, the packaging may be close to perfect since employees repackage most items that were sent to the Amazon warehouse in damaged boxes.
Lexie Sachs, Textiles Director at the Good Housekeeping Institute, said shoppers should ‘keep an eye out for’ first-come, first-served deals on Amazon Warehouse that can be gone in the blink of an eye.
Shoppers who want to make sure that the Amazon Warehouse department is legitimate should make a purchase when the item is labeled: fulfilled by Amazon.
‘Knowing it’s fulfilled by Amazon, I know it’s legitimate and I can easily resolve any issues if they come up,’ Sachs told Good Housekeeping via WISN.
‘I don’t think I’d feel safe if it was a third-party seller that I had to deal with separately if there was an issue.’