I’m a tech expert. Here’s how I save hundreds on like-new gadgets

As a tech journalist who also runs a free tech advice newsletter, I maintain a pretty lean operation. I’m always buying more tech for “research purposes,” but I’m reluctant to pay anything close to full price when I do.

Waiting around for deals is one way to defray the costs. But what if I need something now? Or what if the deals aren’t good enough? That’s when I turn to the used, refurbished, and open-box markets.

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