Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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College back-to-school spending is projected to rise by nearly $15 billion from last year, according to the National Retail Federation, with electronics high on many students’ shopping lists. Consumer Investigative Reporter Jennifer Joas explains how buying refurbished electronics can help shoppers save and what to check before purchasing, including product condition, return policies, warranties, accessories and battery reliability.

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