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195 Million Unused Phones: Germany's Hidden Raw Material Treasure

195 million. That's how many unused phones and smartphones are gathering dust in German households right now. Drawers, boxes, attics. Almost two and a half devices per person.

Jan 31 6 min read

News

E-Waste Drop-Off at German Supermarkets: What You Need to Know About the 2022 Rules

E-waste disposal in Germany – that sounds like a hassle: recycling center, Saturday morning, endless queues. 199.3 million old phones are sitting in German drawers when you could sell your old phone instead of just throwing it away. That broken electric toothbrush has been collecting dust in your...

Jan 30 7 min read

Stories

6 Months With a Refurbished Laptop for Remote Work: My Honest Experience

July 2025. My old laptop dies. Right in the middle of a video call with my boss. Screen goes black, audio cuts out, everything crashes. Perfect timing. Not really.

Jan 30 8 min read

News

Samsung Official Refurbished: Certified Re-Newed Germany 2026

Samsung now sells samsung official refurbished smartphones in Germany. Sounds like good news for bargain hunters, right?

Jan 29 5 min read

News

iPhone 17 Refurbished from $560 – 2026 Buyer's Guide

The iPhone 17 costs $800+ brand new. But for the past few weeks, the first refurbished models have been hitting the market. Starting at $560.

Jan 27 7 min read

Guides

Buying a Refurbished MacBook: The Complete 2026 Guide

I bought my first refurbished MacBook three years ago. Back then, I was skeptical. Worried about hidden defects. Wondering if "refurbished" was just a fancy word for "somebody else's problem." Spoiler: That MacBook Air M1 still runs perfectly, has 92% battery capacity, and cost me nearly 600...

Jan 27 19 min read

News

EU Right to Repair from July 2026: 12 Extra Months of Warranty for You

Your smartphone screen is cracked. The retailer offers repair or a replacement device. Until now, it didn't matter. The warranty stayed the same either way.

Jan 26 5 min read

News

German Refurbished Market 2026: Growth, Trends & New Players

10% market share. 1.8 million devices sold. 33% growth in three months. Germany's refurbished market is unstoppable in 2026.

Jan 25 5 min read

News

Phone Battery Replacement: Right to Repair Arrives in 2027

Your smartphone is two years old and the battery dies by noon? I get it. By 4 PM, you're plugged into an outlet while everyone else is still going strong.

Jan 25 6 min read

News

Samsung Galaxy S25 Refurbished: When Available & Is Waiting Worth It?

Eleven months. That's how long it took for the Samsung Galaxy S25 to show up as a refurbished device in Germany. Normally it takes 14 to 16 months before Samsung flagships become available refurbished. This time it went much faster.

Jan 25 6 min read

News

Apple Certified Refurbished 2026: New Products & Prices in Germany

Thinking about buying a refurbished Apple device? You've probably noticed: Apple promises "up to 15% off". Reality? A MacBook Air M2 currently costs €689 instead of €1,079. That's 36% savings, not 15%.

Jan 25 5 min read

Tips

Buying a Refurbished iPhone: 5 Things You Need to Check

Thinking about buying a refurbished iPhone without getting burned? Smart move. Refurbished (also: renewed or remanufactured) devices cost 30 to 50 percent less than retail—and save 25 kg of CO2 annually compared to buying new.

Jan 25 6 min read

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