New Semester and Lower Prices, Back Market Goes Big on Certified Refurbished Tech From Apple to Ninja

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Buying refurbished tech used to require a fairly big leap of faith. More often than not you were trusting a stranger on an auction site whose definitions of “good condition” and “minor cosmetic blemish” might not match yours. Back Market operates differently to remove the need for that leap: Every device sold through the platform has been inspected and recertified by professional refurbishers who check all the critical items like displays, batteries, keyboards, and accessories before anything ships. You also get a 30-day return window and a full one-year warranty as standard, which is more consumer protection than most people expect from the secondhand market. Back-to-school season also happens to be one of the best times to upgrade your everyday tech without paying brand-new prices. Right now, Back Market has a strong lineup of tech items ready to be back to class, setting up a dorm room, or just replacing aging gear around the house and kitchen. The Apple Watch SE has always been the model that makes the most se