MusicMagpie vs. TLX
MusicMagpie and TLX both sell refurbished Apple products. Here is how their warranty, returns and catalogue compare.
MusicMagpie offers a 1 year warranty with 2 weeks returns. TLX offers a 1 year warranty with 2 months returns.
MusicMagpie currently lists 367 refurbished devices from £299. TLX lists 23 from £109.
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| Refurbished products | ||
| Warranty | 1 year |
1 year
12-month warranty on every item. A fault after the 60-day cooling-off period is repaired, replaced or refunded. |
| Return Policy | 2 weeks |
2 months
60 days to change your mind, with free returns. Contact TLX first for an RMA number and the return address. |
| Shipping |
Free
Free insured delivery on all orders |
Free
Free Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2-3 working days) or free DPD next working day. Orders placed before 1pm ship the same day. |
| Store pickup | ||
| International Shipping |  Ships to United Kingdom by default
| Ships to United Kingdom by default
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| Installment Payments | Klarna and PayPal Credit | |
| Payment Methods | Visa, Mastercard, PayPal Credit, PayPal, Klarna | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Diners Club, Discover, Union Pay, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay |
| Student Discount | 10%-off for students with StudentBeans (Link) | N/A |
| Sales tax policy | ||
| Battery Condition | Above 80% capacity | |
| Included Accessories | USB Charging Cable, Sim Opening Tool | |
| Excellent Condition (Grade A) | • Pristine: As good as new with no marks and scratches. This is a fully tested pristine product in excellent working order. | • 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: Minimal signs of wear and tear.This product is in very good cosmetic condition with only light signs of use. It has been fully tested and works perfectly. | • 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: Some cosmetic blemishes.This product has moderate signs of wear and tear but has been fully tested and is in great working order. | • 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 | Entertainment Magpie Ltd | T.L.X. (Electrical) Ltd |
| Headquarters Location | Stockport
| Wellingborough
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| Incorporation Year | 2007 | 2001 |
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| Reviews | Trustpilot | Link | Trustpilot | Link |
| Listing Date on RefurbMe | December 2020 | September 2026 |
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