Vijay Sales Open Box Sale 2025: Flagship iPhones, iPads, and Galaxy Phones at Killer Prices

Demo and display units of high-end gadgets are now selling at shocking discounts — here's what you should know before buying

Saurabh Chauhan 4 weeks agoLast Updated: June 30, 2025

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Mumbai, June 30: Vijay Sales just cracked open the kind of sale that makes even the most gadget-weary among us do a double take. It’s called the Mega Open Box Sale, and while the name doesn’t scream subtlety, the deals buried inside are worth a closer look — especially if you’ve ever wondered what happens to all those phones and tablets you poke at in stores, then leave behind with fingerprint smudges and perfectly intact batteries.

The Truth Behind “Open Box” — And Why It Matters Now

Let’s cut through the retail jargon: open-box devices are mostly units that were once on display, maybe demoed at launch events, or just unsealed and returned without being used. They’re not new-new, but they’re also not used-used. Think of them as the “test ride” bikes in a showroom — ridden a few times, sure, but not thrashed.

This kind of sale isn’t new in itself. What is new is a mainstream player like Vijay Sales throwing its full weight behind it. We’re talking about flagship phones and freshly launched tablets now selling at double-digit percentage discounts, with the kind of transparency and warranty support that, until recently, was mostly reserved for Apple-certified refurbs or grey-market finds.

Flagship Specs, Reduced Regret

Let’s talk numbers — because that’s where it gets real. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus (12 GB/512 GB), which still smells like a February launch event, is now listed at ₹100,454 for an open-box/demo unit. That’s about ₹11,500 off retail, which may not sound earth-shattering, but for a phone with that much silicon and screen estate, it’s a solid cut.

More eye-popping: the iPhone 15 Plus (128 GB) demo unit going for ₹57,990. For an iPhone with current-gen silicon, dynamic island, and enough resale value to last two years, that’s entering territory that used to belong to base-model OnePluses and Pixels.

Then there’s the iPad Air 2024 (128 GB) — demo version for ₹45,000. You’re looking at nearly a 25% price drop on a device that runs the latest iPadOS and supports Apple Pencil. Students and sketchers, take note.

Why It’s Catching On — And Why You Should Still Squint

So why now? A few theories. Consumer demand for shiny new gadgets is tapering off; most people don’t need an upgrade, they just want one. Retailers sitting on inventory — especially high-end stuff — are looking for creative ways to convert window-shoppers into buyers. And when done right, open-box sales are win-win: the store clears stock, the buyer saves big, and perfectly good tech avoids the landfill.

But don’t get wide-eyed just yet. “Open-box” is not a magic word. It could mean anything from a sealed return to a phone that spent six months on a shelf with a thousand kids poking its screen. Vijay Sales says all units are “inspected” and “warrantied,” but the devil’s in the details: limited warranties, no extended coverage, and zero clarity on what qualifies as “minor cosmetic wear.”

And there’s a trust factor here too. India’s not big on resale transparency. Most buyers still associate open-box with sketchy sellers or refurbished devices with shady pasts. Vijay Sales stepping into the arena could nudge that perception — or it could backfire if buyers start spotting dead pixels and loose USB ports two weeks post-purchase.

The Bigger Picture: Is This Retail Catching Up to Reality?

In a way, this sale feels like Indian retail slowly catching up to how people actually buy tech now. The refurbished and open-box markets have always existed — but they’ve mostly been peer-to-peer or buried in marketplaces like OLX and Cashify. Vijay Sales offering these devices with official storefronts and support is an acknowledgment: people want value, not just virgin packaging.

It also reflects something else happening in tech: the plateauing of hardware innovation. Most new phones aren’t game-changers — they’re incremental. If you can get last quarter’s flagship for a 20% cut, and it looks and works like new, why not?

What’s Next? A Test Case For The Industry

This sale isn’t just a weekend clearance. It’s a pilot. If it works — if buyers walk away happy and not burned — you can bet other big chains like Croma, Reliance Digital, and maybe even Flipkart will follow suit. At a time when both wallets and attention spans are tight, this kind of hybrid model — new-ish tech, old-school value — might be exactly what the Indian market needs.

Just don’t expect it to last. There’s no end date announced, but sources suggest it’s a “till-stock-lasts” situation. Which, translated into retail speak, means: once the good stuff’s gone, it’s gone.

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Saurabh Chauhan

Editor - Tech & Ai at Hindustan Herald

Saurabh Chauhan is a tech-savvy eLearning specialist with a keen focus on xAPI, SCORM, LMS, and LRS. As co-founder of SV Tech World on YouTube, he explored gadgets and digital tools. At Hindustan Herald, he now breaks down complex tech topics, making innovation accessible and relevant for curious minds.