An important step has been taken in the refurbished product sector, which until recently was limited to mobile phones. Following the refurbished phones, Senatech became the first company to receive service qualification for computers, tablets, game consoles and modems with TSE approval.
While the refurbished product sector continues to grow in Turkey and around the world, a move that closely concerns consumers came from Senatech.
Senatech’s renewal center in a sector that has been limited to refurbished mobile phones until now; It became the first center to receive a service adequacy certificate from the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) for computers, game consoles, tablets and modems.
“The industry is no longer limited to refurbished phones”
Senatech Chairman of the Board of Directors Abdulhakim Çeliker said, “The refurbished product market can be summarized as the process of servicing and repairing used electronic devices and offering them for sale again. Although this sector is quite new and not yet known by everyone, it has a very serious economic size. While the size of the refurbished mobile phone market is currently around 55 billion dollars, all refurbished devices The market size reaches 273 billion dollars. “In Turkey, this economic size is at the level of 1.5 billion dollars,” he said.
Talking about the possible effects of the certificate they received on the sector, Abdulhakim Çeliker said, “As Senatech, we broke new ground in the sector and received approval from TSE for computers, tablets, game consoles and modems in addition to mobile phones.” The first and currently the only company that can receive a service adequacy certificate we became. After this development, the refurbished product sector in Turkey will not be limited to just refurbished phones. “Consumers will have access to computers, tablets, game consoles and modems at much more affordable prices,” he said.
“Young people will have easier access to game consoles and computers”
Senatech Chairman of the Board of Directors Abdulhakim Çeliker said, “The highest interest in the refurbished products sector comes from young people. Especially Being budget-friendly and offering a warranty, is very important for young people. For young people who have only bought refurbished phones until now, it will be possible to have many more products from now on. As Senatech, we are working with all our strength to ensure that our young people have access to quality and clean devices. Our young friend who wants to own a game console or computer in the future will be able to realize this dream at much more affordable prices. Moreover, with the TSE approved guarantee of the Senatech brand, you will not have any question marks in your mind,” he said.
“Our turnover increased by 460%”
Talking about the high growth figures, Abdulhakim Çeliker said, “We are in a very good position in the sector. in 2023 compared to 2022 We renewed 65% more devices. We achieved 460% growth in terms of turnover. Although our annual device renewal capacity is currently around 60 thousand, our goal in the short term is to increase this number to 200 thousand. We think that as the awareness of the sector increases, more people will prefer refurbished products. As Senatech, we increased our product diversity by achieving a first in the sector with the TSE certificate we received. “We believe that this move will also lead to a significant increase in turnover in the coming period,” he concluded his words.
Refurbished devices ease the consumer’s budget
Refurbished products provide great benefits to consumers’ budgets. On average, a new phone priced at 60 thousand TL in the market can be sold refurbished, with a 12-month warranty and certification, at 40 thousand TL. With the TSE certificate received, other technological devices will be able to be delivered to consumers at very affordable prices compared to the market.