In the mobile-phone retail segment, there are 3 types of
phones available for purchase –new phones, Refurbished Phones and Open Box Phones. Undeniably, there has been a seismic shift in buying and selling
electronic and IT products and tech gadgets which have added newer dimensions
to the mobile phone shopping experience.
While most of us are aware of the ‘Refurbished’ category of
products, the terms ‘open-box’, ‘unboxed’ or ‘unused’ is still relatively new
to us. Let’s talk about ‘open-box’ phones …
Contrary to popular perception, ‘open-box’ phones are unused
phones (or minimally used phones) and this category is not the same as ‘refurbished’
phones, which are repaired versions of damaged phones. ‘Open-box’, as a
category in India has emerged due to the preference of Indian consumers for
branded mobile phones at a discounted price during the last 2 years.
As per existing terminology followed by established
e-commerce companies, when a mobile phone is unpacked by a customer, and then
returned to the seller for valid reasons, this phone, in ‘working‘ condition,
is categorized as an ‘open-box’ or Unboxed Mobile Phones. These are then checked for
original accessories, external and internal damages, etc., and retailed back at
a discounted price. In most cases, brand warranty or seller warranty is also
provided for ‘open-box’ phones.
It is always a good idea to opt for an ‘open-box’ phone when
the new phone is actually beyond one’s budget. Buying an Open Box Phone at a
substantially reduced price is a good deal, especially for college students and
people who are keen to upgrade their phone without spending too much. An online
survey claims that almost 70 percent population, from Tier II and III cities in
India, purchase phones that are not ’brand new’.
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