Does eBay or TLX offer a longer warranty?

eBay provides a 1 year warranty and TLX provides a 1 year warranty. Both offer the same warranty length.

Which has a better return policy, eBay or TLX?

eBay accepts returns within 1 month and TLX within 2 months. TLX gives you more time to return.

Is eBay or TLX cheaper for refurbished Apple products?

Prices vary by model and condition. eBay lists devices from £69 and TLX from £109. Compare live prices on RefurbMe to find the best deal today.

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eBay vs. TLX

eBay and TLX both sell refurbished Apple products. Here is how their warranty, returns and catalogue compare.

eBay offers a 1 year warranty with 1 month returns. TLX offers a 1 year warranty with 2 months returns.

eBay currently lists 447 refurbished devices from £69. TLX lists 23 from £109.

	eBay Refurb Profile »	TLX Refurb Profile »
Summary	eBay is a marketplace of vetted refurbished sellers, including the eBay Refurbished programme. Certified Refurbished items are restored to like-new condition with new packaging and an extended warranty; Excellent, Very Good and Good grades are seller-refurbished and fully tested. All refurbished purchases include at least a 30-day free return window. RefurbMe only lists sellers with a high feedback rating (95%+ positive) and, for each product and condition, shows you the single cheapest qualifying offer.	UK retailer of manufacturer returns and refurbished tech since 2001. Every item is inspected, graded and sold with a 12-month warranty and 60 days to return it.
Refurbished products	70 refurbished MacBook from £349 » 171 refurbished iPhone from £124 » 122 refurbished iPad from £45 » 34 refurbished iMac from £466 » 8 refurbished Mac Studio from £2,499 »	4 refurbished MacBook from £1,399 » 4 refurbished iPhone from £249 » 13 refurbished iPad from £719 »
Warranty	1 year Refurbished items include at least a 1-year warranty (longer for Certified Refurbished), plus 30-day free returns.	1 year 12-month warranty on every item. A fault after the 60-day cooling-off period is repaired, replaced or refunded.
Return Policy	1 month Free returns within a minimum of 30 days.	2 months 60 days to change your mind, with free returns. Contact TLX first for an RMA number and the return address.
Shipping	Free shipping on eBay Refurbished items.	Free Free Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2-3 working days) or free DPD next working day. Orders placed before 1pm ship the same day.
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International Shipping	Yes	Ships to United Kingdom by default
Payment Methods	Credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay.	Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Diners Club, Discover, Union Pay, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay
Included Accessories	Items come in new packaging with original or new accessories and a manual (Certified Refurbished).
Excellent Condition (Grade A)	• Excellent / Certified Refurbished: looks and works like new with little to no signs of wear; Certified items include new packaging and the eBay Refurbished warranty.	• Like New (A): Item is new and unused with possible box damaged/box replaced with item seal removed. Excellent (B+/B-): Item may have been purchased and returned as unwanted and as a result will have very slight marks on the casing/screen with possible box damage or replaced box. Item is otherwise complete with all accessories.
Good Condition (Grade B)	• Very Good Refurbished: fully functional with minimal signs of cosmetic wear; professionally inspected, cleaned and tested.	• Very Good (C+/C-): Item is a customer return or ex-display item and as a result may have some noticeable marks on the casing/screen and possible box damage or replaced box. Item is otherwise complete with all accessories.
Fair Condition (Grade C)	• Good Refurbished: fully functional with light to moderate cosmetic wear; professionally inspected and tested.	• Fair (D+/D-): Item is a customer return or ex-display item and as a result may have some significant/noticeable marks on the casing/screen and possible box damage or replaced box. Item is fully tested/working and complete with all accessories.
Parent Company	eBay Inc.	T.L.X. (Electrical) Ltd
Headquarters Location	San Jose, California	Wellingborough
Incorporation Year	1995	2001
Support	https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/home	info@tlx.co.uk https://www.tlx.co.uk/pages/contact 01933 272611
Social Media	Wikipedia Twitter Facebook Instagram Linkedin	Facebook Instagram
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Listing Date on RefurbMe	June 2026	September 2026

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