Entry Requirements at a Glance
| Checkpoint | Minimum Standard |
|---|---|
| Sales record | 50 refurb units sold in the past 90 days or $50 000 total value |
| Return rate | Under 5 percent on refurbished inventory |
| Inspection | Full diagnostic, battery at 80 percent capacity or higher |
| Warranty | 90-day replacement or refund, fulfilled by seller or Amazon |
Full criteria live in Amazon’s help file Amazon Renewed requirements.
Why the Badge Matters for Sellers
Products with the Renewed badge rank alongside new listings yet face fewer price-cut competitors, letting sellers clear returned or overstock items without harming new-item MSRP. The warranty also raises shopper confidence, generating repeat business in tech categories where trust drives clicks.
SellerSonar Tips 🐠
- Product Monitoring watches Buy Box shifts between your Renewed and new offers so you keep price gaps healthy.
- Retail Issues Alerts pings you when a Renewed ASIN is suddenly search-suppressed or drops out of stock, protecting badge credibility and sales flow.
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