On the Allegro platform, the products sold by merchants are not limited to new products, but also include refurbished and second-hand products. In order to better meet the needs of buyers, Allegro allows merchants to define the status of products when publishing them. This flexible status definition enables buyers to clearly understand the actual condition of the purchased goods, so that they can make purchasing decisions more confidently.
When listing a product in a category, merchants can select different values for the product’s condition, including but not limited to the following:
1. Nowy / New
Unused, unopened, unpackaged, undamaged
Must have original packaging and intact manufacturer/producer markings
2. Nowy z defektem / New with defect
Brand new, unused, unopened, unpackaged but damaged
Damage does not affect the product’s use
Should have original packaging and intact manufacturer/producer markings
3. U?ywany / Used
May show signs of use but fully functional
May be missing some parts or accessories
4. Bie?nikowany / Retread
Remanufacture of a car tire with a new tread
Pressure tested
5. Odnowiony przez producenta / Manufacturer Refurbished (Manufacturer Refurbished)
Minimal or no wear
Professionally tested, cleaned and refurbished by the manufacturer or dealer
Has original or new parts
6. Seller Refurbished , Refurbished , or Refurbished (Seller Refurbished)
Inspected, cleaned, repaired and fully functional
May have minimal or no signs of use
May or may not have original packaging
Has original or new parts
7. Post- exhibition (Display)
May not have original packaging or protective packaging
May have replacement packaging or unsealed original packaging
May have minor signs of use but is fully functional
8. Post- exhibition (Display)
May not have original packaging or protective packaging
May have replacement packaging or unsealed original packaging
May have minor signs of use but is fully functional
9. 9. Returned / Upon return – May not have original packaging or protective packaging
May have replacement packaging or unsealed original packaging
The product is in good condition with original or new accessories
10. Defective or Partially Damaged – Does not function as intended and does not function fully
Defective, requires repair or is missing essential parts
11. Incomplete, Incomplete or Partially Damaged – Does not function as intended and does not function fully
The product is in good condition with original or new accessories
Incomplete (product with little or no signs of use)
May not have original packaging
May be missing some original parts
12. Z demonta?u lub Po demonta?u / With disassembly or After disassembly (disassembled product)
Disassembled product with minimal signs of use
13. Do renowacji / For renovation (product to be refurbished)
Vintage product with obvious signs of use or material deterioration, can be repaired
14. Niewymagaj?cy renowacji / Not requiring renovation (vintage product without renovation)
No very obvious signs of use or material deterioration
Not refurbished, but no renovation is required
Use product status correctly to attract more buyers:
In order to avoid buyer complaints and improve product sales visibility, merchants should fill in the product status truthfully when listing products. Knowing the meaning of different statuses, merchants can describe the product condition more accurately and attract more potential buyers. Accurate product status descriptions not only help build merchant reputation, but also enhance buyers’ trust in products and increase their desire to buy.
In general, the diversity of Allegro product status provides merchants with more flexible sales options, while also providing buyers with more choices. By using product status correctly, merchants and buyers can establish a more transparent and trusting trading relationship, and jointly promote the healthy trading and circulation of goods on the platform.