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How to Dispose of Old Phones: Environmental Impact Ranking 2026
105 million old phones are sitting somewhere in German homes right now. Is yours one of them? Probably.
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From iPhone to Shiftphone: A Personal Experiment
The battery indicator read 78%. My iPhone sent its usual warning: "Your battery's maximum capacity has declined." Three years old, already approaching end of life. A problem that led me directly to the question: Shiftphone vs Fairphone – which sustainable smartphone suits me?
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Refurbed Overtakes Back Market: Austrian Startup Becomes DACH Market Leader
While Back Market was invented in France and does $2.4 billion worldwide, a Vienna startup beat them in German-speaking markets. The Austrian company hit €283 million GMV in Germany in 2024 - €90 million more than the French competitor. The market leader for refurbished electronics now comes from...
Refurbished vs New: How Much Do You Actually Save?
Last month I faced a decision: I needed three devices. An iPhone for myself, a MacBook for home office, a Samsung for my daughter. The question was simple: Should I buy new or refurbished?
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Samsung Certified Re-Newed: Official Refurbished Program Launches in Germany
You read that right. Samsung's official refurbished program sells reconditioned phones for more than new ones. Sounds crazy.
Back Market vs Refurbed vs Rebuy: My Personal Platform Test
I spent €1,400 to find out which refurbished seller actually delivers on their promises. Three platforms (Back Market, Refurbed, and Rebuy), three identical iPhone 13 orders. For anyone looking for a refurbished phone or reconditioned iPhone: the results surprised me.
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EE UK Launches Refurbished Phones: 40% Student Discount
67% of 18-to-24-year-olds actively look for cheaper tech options. EE UK seems to have noticed. The British mobile carrier launched its new refurbished program on January 22, 2026. And the student deal is pretty solid.
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Refurbed Germany: From Vienna Startup to Profitable Market Leader
Refurbed is doing something rare in the startup world: making money. In March 2025, the Vienna-based company reached profitability – while most competitors continue burning through cash. For you as a buyer of refurbished electronics, this has real implications.
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Best Refurbished Retailer: The 2026 Community Ranking
Over 2,000 votes in recent weeks. The question was simple: Which refurbished retailer do you prefer? The result surprised us. Not because of the winner, but because of the reasons people gave.
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Back Market vs Refurbed 2026: Who Wins the German Market?
Back Market or Refurbed? Two years ago, most would've bet on Back Market – bigger player, more selection, better-known name. Now the numbers tell a different story: Refurbed has overtaken the Paris-based giant in the German market. And it's not even close.
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PlayStation 6 and Next-Gen Xbox: When Will Refurbished Models Be Available?
Waiting for the PlayStation 6 as your next gaming console? I get it. But I looked into when you can realistically buy a PS6 as a refurbished console. Spoiler: it takes a while.
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7 Refurbished Experiences You Must Know (2026)
If you're looking for refurbished experiences, whether positive or negative, you're in the right place. A technician who asked to remain anonymous recently told me how his employer handles battery replacements. Original parts cost around 45 euros each. His company buys knockoffs from Asia for 5...
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