Kyle Wiens has a soft spot for misfits.
He purchased a dented and scratched fridge from a local discounter and has also bought refurbished laptops and phones.
“What haven’t I bought refurbished?” says the CEO of online repair resource iFixit.
Refurbished products are second-hand items ranging from appliances to electronics and sometimes even clothing, which have been restored so they’re close to or as good as brand new again. Buyers often seek them because they come with savings—Wiens’ fridge was $1,000 cheaper—and help divert items from landfills.
But when does it make sense to purchase refurbished and what should you know before you buy?…