A refurbished phone, in most cases ... meaning you can run the iPhone for up to eight years without issue. Samsung phones are a good option, though, but you’ll need to buy its newer, flagship models.

It's great for the environment, for brands looking to seduce customers into switching and for consumers hunting for a bargain ...

Amy Marty Conrad, a 34-year-old who lives in the Washington, DC, area says she and her husband have each bought refurbished phones. She's on her second, a Samsung Galaxy S21, which she bought two ...