Product Refurbishment Services (2026)
Recover Value From Returned Inventory

Refurbishment is the process of restoring a returned or damaged product to a sellable condition — either at its original quality level (Grade A) or a lower condition tier with appropriate disclosure. For many categories, professionally refurbished units command 60–85% of the new price while costing significantly less to recover. This guide explains when and how to use refurbishment services.

When Does Refurbishment Make Sense?

Refurbishment is economically justified when the cost to refurbish is lower than the value recovered minus the cost of disposal or liquidation. Rule of thumb: if an item retails for $30 or less, refurbishment rarely pencils out. For items retailing $50+, refurbishment almost always does. High-value electronics, appliances, tools, and sporting goods are the ideal refurbishment candidates.

Types of Refurbishment Services

Cleaning and reconditioning: surface cleaning, removing stickers and markings, polishing scratches. Repackaging: replacing damaged boxes, poly bags, or inserts. Component replacement: replacing missing batteries, cables, or accessories. Testing and certification: confirming functionality and documenting test results. Relabeling: updating FNSKU labels, condition labels, and packaging. QuickShipment offers all five services from our Claymont, Delaware facility.

Condition Tiers for Refurbished Products

Amazon's "Renewed" program and third-party marketplaces use defined condition tiers: Premium (like new, 180-day warranty, in original or manufacturer-matched packaging), Excellent (minor cosmetic imperfections, fully functional), Good (visible wear but fully functional, all major components present), Acceptable (heavily worn, functional, may be missing non-essential accessories). Each tier targets a different buyer segment and commands different pricing.

Cost of Refurbishment at QuickShipment

Refurbishment labour is billed at $60 / hour and quoted against the specific work required — a light clean takes minutes, a full teardown and rebuild can take an hour. Replacement parts and materials are billed at cost. As a guide, basic cleaning and repackaging works out at roughly $4/unit and a full refurbishment (clean + test + repackage + relabel) at roughly $12/unit. Send us a sample, we will time the job and give you a firm per-unit figure. For most consumer goods, these costs are recovered within the first resale of a refurbished unit.