Manufacturer-refurbished with warranty
Factory-restored electronics with real warranties run 15-40% off; 'certified' matters, the box doesn't.
Retail open-box counters
Returned-but-fine items at big retailers carry full return rights — ask what's in the cage.
Used marketplaces for the short-lived
Kids' gear, exercise equipment, furniture, tools: 30-70% off for things used briefly by their nature.
Timing beats haggling
January fitness gear, September grills, post-semester furniture: the calendar is the best negotiator.