Deals: Save Up to $129 On Certified Refurbished iPhone 12 Models at Woot

A refurbished 12 PRO with a 90 day warranty and you only save $60? I'd rather just pay the extra $60, get a new phone, and have a 1 year warranty.

a Woot "refurbished" is used, not refurbished.

Again, not refurbished-USED.

Huh? I guess it depends on your definition, but this:

Hey, you there! These items have been inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage, which is not noticeable when the device is held at arm's length & have successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality & removal of any prior-user's personal information. Batteries are tested to function at minimum 85% capacity.

Seems like reasonable refurbishing. Short of replacing the outer casing to remove potential cooties, what else should they do?

That is inspecting, not refurbishing. Some people may be fine with that, but it isn't the same thing.

Huh? I guess it depends on your definition, but this:

Hey, you there! These items have been inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage, which is not noticeable when the device is held at arm's length & have successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality & removal of any prior-user's personal information. Batteries are tested to function at minimum 85% capacity.

Seems like reasonable refurbishing. Short of replacing the outer casing to remove potential cooties, what else should they do?

It's not. Woot sells used phones that they call refurbished- that's it. Buy it if you like.

Huh? I guess it depends on your definition, but this:

Hey, you there! These items have been inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage, which is not noticeable when the device is held at arm's length & have successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality & removal of any prior-user's personal information. Batteries are tested to function at minimum 85% capacity.

Seems like reasonable refurbishing. Short of replacing the outer casing to remove potential cooties, what else should they do?

Inspecting and allowing "minimal damage" is not refurbishing.

When Apple refurbishes an iPhone they replace at least the outer case and battery, then sell it with a one year warranty just just a normal retail unit.
As for the 85% battery capacity, remember that Apple considers a battery to be consumed fully at 80% , so these iPhones could be sold with a battery that's 75% through its expected life.
For a $60 dicount, this is a ripoff.