Why? because they are rebuilt and upgraded with the latest bells and whistles and usually were previously unused. these refurbished iPhones may have been returned for various reasons and usually are still under the manufacturers original warranty. for instance, an Apple iPhone may have never been touched by a consumer and was a quality control model that was tested and put through many tests at the factory.It would be sold as a refurbished Apple iPhone rather than a new one even though it was never used.
An AT&T refurbished iPhone may have just been a floor model and as a refurbished iphone it is a great bargain.Many times the package was opened and cannot be sold as new so the retail AT&T,or Apple iPhone dealer sends it back to the factory and it is repackaged and sold at a discount many times with upgrades added. Depending on which iPhone you are going to buy you can sometimes get a service contract that is as good as the original warranty.
Many refurbished products such as the Apple iPhone, or ATT iPhone 3G have sustained minor damage during shipping or perhaps just the outer packaging was torn or damaged. these will be sent back to the factory and repackaged and sometimes sold as refurbished iPhones. Usually the damage is very minor and cannot be seen yet they are just as good as brand new iPhones and after leaving the factory for the second time they are top quality iPhones at a discounted price.
Sometimes refurbished iPhones were floor models or demonstration models in the store. these are eventually sold as refurbished and great bargains are to be scooped up by savvy, price conscious or discount buyers looking for the best prices.
Whether your looking for an Apple iPhone, an AT&T iPhone or any unlocked iPhone refurbished model there are some great deals out there that will give you an one that is just as good as new at a price that can’t be beat. Even older iPhones are now being upgraded and repackaged and are of the same or better quality than those sold as new. Refurbished iPhones are as good as new and are a better value.