Refurbed launches refurbished musical instruments. July 31, 2026 Refurbed, the European marketplace for refurbished products, announces entry into a new product category: musical instruments. The offering starts with guitars and will be expanded to other instruments, as stated in a press release. According to the same source, the launch broadens Refurbed's presence beyond technology and other consumer categories, with entry into an area associated with the reuse of durable goods. All musical instruments available on the platform come with a minimum one-year warranty, a 30-day return period, and free shipping. The refurbishment includes professional cleaning, technical inspection, setup, new strings when necessary, replacement of worn components, and an assessment of the aesthetic condition. According to the company, this approach offers a more secure alternative compared with buying second-hand products. "At Refurbed, our vision has always been to go beyond electronics," says Peter Windischhofer, cofounder and CEO of Refurbed. "We are building a marketplace where choosing refurbished products becomes an increasingly common option across different categories. Musical instruments are a good example: they are products built to last generations, and refurbishment allows extending their lifespan, reaching new musicians, and reducing waste." By extending the lifespan of already existing instruments, the new category fits within a circular economy logic and reduces the need to produce new equipment. The musical instruments category is already available in the European markets where Refurbed operates. Thomas Berger I am a senior reporter at PlusNews, focusing on humanitarian crises and human rights. My work takes me from Geneva to the field, where I seek to highlight the stories of resilience often overlooked in mainstream media. I believe that journalism should not only inform but also inspire solidarity and action.

refurbed, Europe's marketplace for refurbished electronics and household products, has raised £44 million in its latest funding round led by Alex Zubillaga and Orilla, with participation from existing shareholders including Evli Growth Partners and Speedinvest. The Vienna-based company is targeting UK market expansion, identifying a significant opportunity in Britain's £7 billion re-commerce sector. With 100 million unused phones in UK households, of which 33 million could be refurbished, refurbed aims to address the gap in reliable refurbished technology options. The company achieved double-digit EBITDA profitability and cash-flow positivity in March 2025, targeting £860 million in gross merchandise value for FY2025. refurbed has processed 9 million devices across 12 European markets, serving 4 million customers whilst saving 350,000 tonnes of CO₂.