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“You may have a favorite model and don't necessarily want ‘the next best thing,’” acknowledges George. But like shoes, devices are constantly undergoing new iterations and the latest model may not have the features you have grown to know and love. Related: 10 Top Fitness Influencers Share Their Tips for Getting Started AgainĬompanies such as Apple are known for their excellent refurbished products-you can save anywhere from $50-$100 on a refurbished Apple Watch purchased straight from the source-and often, a warranty is included on top of the discount. While it isn’t impossible to get the tracker fixed-obviously George makes a living doing so-it may end up costing you more time and money in the long run.

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In this case he notes that even the most skilled DIYer would struggle to repair the unit themselves-even with the help of websites like iFixit that share repair manuals for the most popular fitness trackers. George says that common issues he sees with Fitbit specifically is devices that don't sync or devices with aging batteries. “How old is the battery? What is the return policy? Buying from a reputable dealer is key.” “The danger in buying used would be a poorly researched purchase,” explains Ben George, who heads up repairs at family-owned Fitbit ONE Repair. The device may be in the condition described and fully functional, but should it stop working in a month, it's not guaranteed that you'll ever get it working again. In this case, it's a purchase at your own risk scenario. While you can certainly buy a used fitness tracker straight from its prior owner on Facebook Marketplace or resale sites such as Poshmark, there is a lot you don’t know.

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