It's not second-hand, it's refurbished: Do make sure the product is genuine

While buying refurbished electronics from reputable sources, you get products that work just like new for a fraction of the cost, but do not fuss about minor signs of usage while buying these products

Instead of buying brand new products, and other than the option of renting goods, you can now go for pre-owned refurbished goods. Sale of refurbished goods, including gadgets, white goods, and furniture, has been gaining traction. Retail giant Walmart-owned e-tailer Flipkart also entered the segment recently. It has introduced a dedicated portal '2Gud' for refurbished goods.

According to industry experts, the urge to own high-quality products at affordable prices, and to meet short-term requirements for electronic goods and furniture is driving the demand for refurbished goods. Chanakya Gupta, business head, Flipkart, says: “The growth in this segment, where no one has