What are "refurbished" golf balls?

[GoMocs]

You see them on ebay all the time..refurbished golf balls made like new! I am guessing that means they are washed, nothing more...is that all there is to it?

[WhoElseButMe]

Nope they aren't just washed. Refurbished balls are newly painted and reprinted used golf balls. 'Touched up' if you will.

[va_ripper]

I think WhoElse is right. I think refurbs are touched up and recycled just washed.

[theidioticbizarre]

they aren't just washed. what Whoelse said is correct. if they were just washed they'd be classed as lake balls...

[Wilsonplayer_fl]

I would not feel as though I knew what I was really getting with them. Could the company that re-furbishes them not just imprint Pro V on a lesser ball? No way would I play with these. I would rather pick them up from my local shop as AAA experienced balls if I wanted to save a little dough.