Amazon is bringing back its popular Second Chance Deal Days, where thousands of Brits can get up to 50% off returned and refurbished products.
The 10-day online event will feature a range of items across technology, gaming, fitness, beauty, toys and home appliances.
Unlike a conventional Amazon sale, the products included will not necessarily be brand new.
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Items may have previously been returned, opened or used, while others have been professionally refurbished, as reported by What’s The Jam.
Amazon says returned products are inspected before being put back on sale.
Those meeting its standards are tested, cleaned and repaired where necessary, with the price reflecting their condition.
Brands included in the event range from Apple, Google and Samsung to LEGO, Ninja, PlayStation and Xbox.
Shoppers will be able to find the products through Amazon’s Second Chance section.
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They can also select the “Save with Used” option when viewing an eligible product.
The discounted price will then be displayed alongside the cost of buying the item new.
There are two main types of products available through the service.
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Amazon Resale contains returned, used and open-box items which are assigned one of four condition ratings.
Products labelled Like New should be in perfect working condition and include all essential accessories, although the packaging may be damaged.
Very Good items may have experienced limited use or contain small cosmetic imperfections.
Those graded Good may show signs of moderate use, while Acceptable products can have more obvious signs of previous ownership.
Good and Acceptable items may also be missing accessories or components.
Any missing parts should be disclosed in the individual product description, so shoppers are advised to check the listing carefully before ordering.
Amazon Renewed is used for products which have been professionally refurbished by Amazon or one of its approved selling partners.
The refurbishment process can include diagnostic testing, cleaning and the replacement of faulty parts.
Renewed products are graded Premium, Excellent, Good or Acceptable and are covered by the Amazon Renewed Guarantee.
Second-hand purchases can also be returned under Amazon’s usual returns policy if a customer is unhappy with the product.
Discounts during the event will reach up to 50% off the recommended retail price of the equivalent new item, although savings will vary according to condition.
For the first time, pre-owned bags and accessories from Amazon Luxury seller Luxclusif will also be included.
Those products will receive an additional 15% discount during the event.
Amazon currently lists more than 30 million second-hand products in the UK, with tens of thousands selected for the September promotion.
The Second Chance Deal Days event is returning for its second year after first being launched in the UK in 2025.
It will run from Tuesday, September 1, until Thursday, September 10
