Everything You Should Know About Refurbished iPads

As a liquidation business owner, your customers will always be looking for quality products for a reduced price. One of the things which many of them will be searching for is an inexpensive iPad. This is why buying refurbished iPads for your liquidation business will be very beneficial for both your profit as well as popularity.

However, before you start buying Apple iPads in bulk, there are a few very important tips and methods that you should keep in mind. Once you understand all the factors involved, you can go ahead and start selling iPads for a profitable price.

Is it Safe to Buy Refurbished iPads?

One of the most important questions you will find yourself asking is, ‘Is it safe to buy these refurbished iPads in bulk? Will my users really buy them from me?’ The answer to this is simple: if you carefully consider the iPads you are buying and exactly what they have to offer, not only will it be safe to buy this kind of merchandise, but it will be the best option for your business.

Even though the term ‘refurbished’ had been first coined for products that were imperfect in one way or another, a lot of the items under this label are customer returns or display pieces. So there will be nothing wrong with their function or look. Moreover, the good thing about refurbished products such as the Apple iPad is that these items are always extensively inspected and their major flaws are corrected so that the end customer can use it to the utmost effectiveness. Now, before learning several tips which you can use to buy these iPads, you must know exactly where the product is coming from.

Types of Refurbished iPads

Though there are many types of iPads and products that you will find under the refurbished category, most of them will fall under the following categories.

Customer Returns

Most of the refurbished products you will find are customer returns. The advantage with these customer returns is that most of them will be in good condition because customers often return products when they have bought them in a hurry.

The benefit you get by buying customer return iPads is their lower price. Because the package has been opened, stores can no longer sell these tablets at the full retail price. This means that you will be able to get a quality product for a reduced price.

Cosmetically Flawed

Another type of refurbished Apple iPads you will find is cosmetically flawed. Some minor defects such as dents, color variations and scratches are normal and can occur for several different reasons. However, you also get an advantage with these refurbished items. Though they are cosmetically deficient, the actual function of the iPad will remain unaffected. However, when buying these items in bulk, you must ask for an even lower price. Even though they are working fine, they are not in as perfect a condition as those whose boxes have been opened.

Display Products

The iPads that have been used for demonstrations or as displays will also be sold as refurbished products. This type of merchandise will also go through the same inspection and testing process as other customer return products. This is another category of refurbished products which you can invest in with ease because there are no major faults in them. However, if you are thinking of buying a lot with refurbished iPads that were used as display, make sure that you check the shipment carefully for any damages.

Defective Products

Finally, a few of the products which you will find labeled as refurbished are those that are defective or damaged. Either some or all of the products in this sort of a lot will have components that do not work or are damaged in other ways.

So what is the advantage of buying these sorts of iPads, you ask? First off, because the products will be damaged, you will be able to claim a very low price for the items; and even if your purchases cannot be used like a regular iPad, you or your customers will still be able to salvage some parts of it to use elsewhere. When buying such iPads, be sure to consider your target audience first because they may not be willing to buy the iPad for its parts.

Now that you know about the different kinds of refurbished iPads that you can find around you, the next section will go over some tips you can use.

Tips for Buying Refurbished iPads

Here are a few tips and things to find the best refurbished iPads for your customers and target audience.

Decide on Your iPads

The first thing that you must do is to decide which  Apple iPads you will be selling to your customers. This decision will take a lot of work from your side because you will have to think about your customers’ requirements and what they are looking for. Things like the storage and the network connectivity options (3G/4G or Wi-Fi) are immensely important when buying iPads, so you must do your homework and find out exactly what your consumers are looking for.

Your customers will also have specific preferences in the color and other such factors. So make sure that you know what they want.  

Furthermore, if you are deciding between Wi-FI only units and cellular enabled units, you should consider if you want a SKU wide or SKU deep mixture.  SKU deep means will you focus on many of the SAME type of iPad (which typically cost more and are desirable by deal of the day webpages).  SKU wide means you will get a wide assortment of units, ranging from different generations, sizes, and Wi-Fi or Cellular devices.  The latter type of listings typically can be purchased at better prices since it takes more legwork to sell various models in the secondary markets as opposed to selling a single model.

Think about the Budget

Another tip is to think about the budget you will need for this kind of an investment. Even though refurbished iPads will not be as expensive as new ones, you will need to have a specific range which you think you can spend on the lots. Do not make the mistake of going to a retailer unless you know your price. If you do, you will be getting into a deal blindfolded. Therefore, once you know about the product and amount which you need to invest, you must sit down with your accountant and make a budget for your upcoming Apple iPad purchase.

Avoid Unknown Auction Websites

If you come across websites that offer iPads for an amazingly low price, be wary because the deal or website may not be as promising as it sounds. If you have never heard of the auction website before and have thought that it might be a scam, chances are that you may be right.

Moreover, even if you do have websites that are not scams or phishers, these auctions are taking away your money as you bid, regardless of whether you buy the product or not. Because you will be buying in bulk, you should look for more reliable sources where you do not have to worry about these things.

Look for Authorized Dealers

The refurbished iPads that you wish to buy for your liquidation business must only be purchased from a supplier who is also an authorized dealer. No matter which product you plan on buying, you must always make sure that the provider is well-known for their expertise and professionalism. Some signs of an authorized and professional dealer are:

• Will offer Apple iPad lots for a reasonable if not low price

• Will have impeccable after-sales services

• Will have a good track record, background and reviews

• Will list products correctly and with good descriptions so that you know exactly what you are buying

• Will have a professionally designed and developed website that you can browse with ease

• Will have an address or telephone number which you can call and verify their reliability and expertise

• Will offer quality products which you can easily sell to the end customer; if the condition is not perfect, they will tell you the product’s exact condition

 

Compare Prices

Once you have decided to buy refurbished Apple iPads, make sure that you check and compare the original prices with the one you are getting. As you will obviously be buying refurbished products of different kinds, you must calculate the sort of profit you will be able to get by opting for a certain dealer or supplier. Remember to compare the prices thoroughly. If you do not do so, you will not know if you are getting the best price and deal or not.

Talk to an Expert

If you want the best and most ideal Apple iPad or products, you should make it a point to talk to an expert. Even if you do not have anyone in your immediate circle who knows a lot about refurbished iPads and their sales, you can always approach someone online and ask for advice. This will be extremely beneficial for you because even if you have not had a lot of experience in the field, a professional will be able to help you.

Improving Your Apple iPad Sales

If you are reading this, you already know that iPads are not only beneficial for your liquidation business, but they can also be found easily if the correct methods are applied. However, one aspect that can ensure your success as a refurbished iPad seller is knowing how to improve the sale rates of these iPads. You should be able to guarantee that your customers will step out of your physical or virtual office happy and satisfied. Here are a few things you can do.

Provide Protection for the iPads

One of the best ways to increase the sales of your Apple products is by providing several kinds of protection. Do not just provide average covers; instead, go the extra mile and look for covers that will really attract your customers according to their age and gender. Apart from the cover, you should also offer screen protectors. If the iPads that you have bought are not in perfect condition, you can provide other complementary products so that your customers know that you care about their preference and value their investment.

Keep Accessories

Aside from the cover and screen protector, your store should have the Apple accessories your users may need to buy. Different accessories such as headphones and chargers will not only be beneficial to attract buyers interested in your iPads, but they will also reel in other people who are just interested in Apple’s durable accessories.

A number of recent studies show that selling these accessories is very advantageous because even though people do not lose or damage their major Apple products, they tend to forget and misplace small accessories like these. In this case, offering these accessories will bring up your sales considerably.

Work on Customer Services

Finally, if your goal is to increase and improve the sales of your refurbished iPads, you should focus and work on your customer services. This does not just include the services you provide them before they buy the product, but also those which you offer after they have taken the product home.

If the iPads are in working condition, tell them about the ways in which they can keep their “new” purchase safe and updated. If you are able to provide good after sales services, your customer will always return to you and bring a further increase in your business. They may even recommend you through social media, trending your company’s name and reeling in more potential buyers.

Wrap Up

Refurbished iPads can prove to be quite profitable for your liquidation business. If you follow the right steps and tips, consider every factor carefully and make an effort to sell the product to your customers, you will get a return on your investment within no time at all. However, when buying the Apple iPads in bulk, always make sure to only deal with a reliable supplier and always ask for the best possible price. After all, you will not only need to pay the price of the product but also the shipment, freight or other costs.

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