Would you rather buy a Pixel 3a or a refurbished Pixel 3?

Google announced its new pair of phones yesterday — the long rumored Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. Slightly downgraded versions of the main Pixel 3 line, they come with the same awesome cameras at a starting price, which will absolutely disrupt the midrange market.

And yes, that's awesome for fans on a budget, but one can't help but ask the question — why are the "lite" editions of the Pixel 3 seven months late to the party? Right now, you can go on Amazon or any other reseller site and pick up a second hand and / or refurbished Pixel 3 phone for about $460 and a Pixel 3 XL for around $530. ...