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Refurbished tech marketplace Back Market's US store closes soon.
Consumers can test and buy used devices for significant savings.
Back Market aims to establish a circular tech economy.
Curious about refurbished tech, but unsure where to start? Shoppers in New York City can see, touch, and test it before buying -- but only for one more week.
Online refurbished tech marketplace Back Market offers buyers who want to save money on electronics (and reduce e-waste) good-as-new products repaired by experts. In October, the company opened its first-ever brick-and-mortar store in NYC's Soho neighborhood, where buyers can shop for secondhand phones and laptops in person -- just like at an Apple Store.
Also: Save on refurbished iPhones at Back Market - no trade-in required
The company's pilot store, open until December 21, offers last-minute shoppers a chance to save on refurbished tech gifts as the holiday season draws to a close.
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