It’s only been days since Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event wrapped up. During the time, all Kindle models were on sale at discounted rates. Now, the company is again offering a trio of Kindle models on sale, though the catch here is that all of them are certified ‘like new’ units. So, those aren’t exactly brand new, so to say but they aren’t old and worn out at the same time. Instead, those retain their fresh appeal and can easily be passed off as brand new.
Below, I list the three Kindle models currently available in Like-New condition.
1) Like-New Amazon Kindle — 16 GB
The entry-level Kindle is the lightest and the most compact in the entire Kindle range, with a glare-free e-ink screen, improved page turns, and long battery life. All of this makes it ideal if you want a straightforward, no-frills, and affordable e-reader.
Sale price (US): $96.99 — Discount: $38 (≈28% off) — (Original: $134.99).
2) Like-New Amazon Kindle Scribe — 16 GB
The large-screen Kindle Scribe that doubles as a digital notebook includes a pen for handwriting, note conversion, and extensive note/annotation features for readers who want to write as well as read. All of this makes the Scribe great for journaling, study notes, or annotating PDFs.
Sale price (US): $216.99 — Discount: $93.00. (Original: $309.99).
3) Like-New Amazon Kindle Scribe — 32 GB
This second-generation Kindle Scribe, with 32 GB of storage, is also available for sale in ‘like-new’ condition.
Sale price (US): $282.99 — Discount: $95.00. (Original: $377.99).
How Amazon ensures Like-New (refurbished) Kindles are of high quality
Amazon’s “Like-New” / Renewed listings aren’t just a label — refurbished devices sold by Amazon (and Amazon Renewed partners) go through a standard inspection and refurbishment process before they’re listed. According to Amazon’s product/refurbished pages, each pre-owned device typically goes through:
- Full diagnostic testing to check functionality.
- Thorough cleaning and inspection for cosmetic condition.
- Secure data wipe to remove previous accounts and personal data.
- Replacement of defective parts where applicable (battery, ports, covers, etc.).
- Battery test and charging (where applicable), and a software update to the current supported firmware.
- Devices usually come with a limited warranty or Amazon Renewed guarantee and a returns option.
Conclusion
If you missed Prime Day’s peak hours, there are still Like-New Kindle bargains available that let you buy a well-tested, refurbished device at a meaningful discount. The three models above — the basic Kindle (16 GB), the Paperwhite (16 GB), and the Scribe (16 GB) — cover the main use cases (budget reading, premium reading, and reading + note-taking). Because prices and stock of Like-New units fluctuate quickly, double-check the product page before you buy — the listings I referenced show the current sale pricing at the time of reporting.
