November 2026 · shopping · free local tool
Read the Condition Before Treating a Bargain as New
A product photo can look new while the written description says otherwise.
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Data as of 2026-11-01; review due 2027-01-30.
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Limits and safe use
Do not assume every item labeled refurbished has the same testing or repair process.
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Yes records your assertion, not independent verification. The checklist prioritizes missing evidence in the order shown; it does not calculate risk or certify an outcome. Nothing is submitted to any agency, provider, seller, or employer.
Source notes and currentness
The FTC calls out refurbished, vintage, and close-out wording as clues that condition may differ from expectations.
- Federal Trade Commission — Online Shopping
Compare total delivered costs and exact product details, check return policies, scrutinize reviews, use safer payment methods, and retain purchase records. An HTTPS padlock alone does not prove a seller is legitimate.
Publication/effective date: Undated guidance; retrieved 2026-11-01. Checked 2026-11-01.