Outlet devices and B-stock: what is really behind them?

The outlet holds devices that work perfectly on a technical level but are not flawless in appearance. The price is lower, the function the same. Anyone who understands where the differences come from can buy very cheaply here without taking a risk.

Where outlet devices come from

• Visible signs of use: scratches in the frame, small dents on a corner, matt patches on the glass. All cosmetic, none of it affects the function.
• Returns: devices that came back within the return period and can therefore no longer be sold as as-new.
• Single items: an unusual colour or storage size that is left over as a single unit.

What outlet devices are not: defective devices. Every device goes through the same testing as the rest of the range, more on this in PhoneCheck explained.

Which marks you can expect

With us the condition grades are defined consistently, and in the outlet you will mainly find the lower grades. In concrete terms that means: the device has visibly been used. Scratches on the frame can be seen, scratches on the display are usually not noticeable when the screen is on. What the grades mean exactly is explained in refurbished conditions explained.

What stays the same

And this is the decisive point: nothing about the terms changes for an outlet device. One year warranty, a 14-day return right, tested function, free shipping with A-Post. You are buying the same security, just with a visible history. If the device does not appeal to you visually after all, the return period applies as normal.

Who benefits most from the outlet

• Anyone who is going to put the device in a case anyway. Frame scratches are then simply invisible.
• For second and spare devices, for example for the car, the workshop or as a backup.
• For devices for children and teenagers, where the first scratch arrives quickly anyway.
• For anyone who wants as much performance per franc as possible and can live with a little patina.

You will find the current selection under outlet. If appearance matters more to you, it is worth looking at the regular smartphone range.

Conclusion

Outlet means looking used, not working worse. Anyone who uses a case gives up something they never see anyway, in return for a clearly lower price. That is one of the simplest ways to save money when buying a phone.