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Anybody know the difference between the words:
a) Refurbished

The device was broken when it left the factory, it was sent back to be
fixed. Now it's back in the store

The tech took a quick look and didn't bother to fix it.

b) Reconditioned
I'm not sure about this one. Probably a cosmetic fix.

The tech cleaned the cabinet and didn't bother to fix it.

c) Remanufactured

There was a flaw in the design. It was corrected and signed off by a
engineer. Then the device was fixed by the manufacturer.

The tech replaced a fuse but otherwise didn't bother to fix it.

d) Rebuild

The device broke and some 3rd party fixed it. Think engine rebuild -
taken
apart and all worn & broken parts were replaced.

The tech put a new cord on it but otherwise didn't bother to fix it.

N


It's a cynical view, but one I fully agree with. When I started my job as a
typewriter technician at IBM in 1975 we were offering a reconditioning
service which involved the replacement of all wearable components. The
service was quite expensive, but you ended up with an as-new typewriter.

At about that time some other companies offered a much cheaper
"refurbishing" service. They'd put the typewriter through a solvent bath,
then re-lubricate it - that was that! You ended up with a machine which
looked brand spanking new - but was a worn out old heap of junk.

Whatever the service being offered - refurbishing, reconditioning, etc., I'd
want to know exactly what work was done, and some guarrantee of such work.

Henry.