Reboxed vs Tech Trade: which is better for refurbished Apple?

Tech Trade for more listings (11 against 1), iPads, which Reboxed does not sell and MacBooks, which Reboxed does not sell. Reboxed for longer returns (30 days against 14 days).

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Neither is cheapest for iPads: eBay Refurbished starts at £49 today.

Where Reboxed and Tech Trade differ

Each store's own terms. A check marks the better one where we can rank it.

Reboxed Tech Trade

Warranty

1 yearCovers technical defects and faulty parts. Accidental damage, cracked screens or cases, liquid damage, software and unlocking issues are not covered. A paid add-on extends cover to 24 months with a battery replacement.
1 year12-month return-to-base warranty on Gold and Silver, 6 months on Bronze. Batteries are not covered.

Returns

30 days30-day money back guarantee with return postage paid by Reboxed, as long as the device is in the condition it arrived in
14 daysFull refund when notified within 14 days of purchase, and within 28 days for a faulty item. Change-of-mind returns are at your own expense.

Battery

80%+At least 80%; 90% on Pristine; New Battery option on many iPhones
Batteries are not covered by the warranty

Accessories

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Shipping

FreeFree UK delivery, next day on orders placed by 2pm. Orders can take up to 24 hours to process. UK only.
FreeFree delivery in 10 working days on orders over 100 GBP; 3-5 working days for 5 GBP; next working day for 10 GBP when ordered before 1pm

Paying

Installments availableKlarna (pay in 3, or over 6, 12, 24 or 36 months) and Clearpay. Card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay, Klarna, Clearpay
Not statedVisa, Mastercard, PayPal, Klarna

Student discount

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The grades at Reboxed next to those at Tech Trade

Same letter, different words. Every grade works fully; the grade describes looks. The photos follow the device you picked above.

Reboxed Tech Trade

Pristine and Excellent

Pristine: In perfect condition with zero blemishes. Screen perfectly fresh with no visible marks or scratches, casing flawless with no marks or scratches. Minimum of 90% battery.
Battery 90%+
Excellent: In excellent condition, may have minor signs of use. Screen and casing may show some light signs of use.

Gold

Gold units are our highest standard of refurbished product. They may have minor marks on the case. They will show very minor wear and tear or small hair line scratches but will have no dents or screen damage.
Grade A: Almost no visible marks

AAlmost no visible marks

Great

May show some general signs of use but in good condition. The screen may have some signs of use you can't see when the screen is on, and the casing may show some small scratches and marks.

Silver

Silver units have slightly more wear and tear than Gold but are in good condition. They might have small hair line scratches, worn corners and possible small indentations. They won't have any significant damage or cracks. If they have keys, they will be fully legible but may show some wear.
Grade B: Light marks on the body

BLight marks on the body

Good

May show some noticeable wear and tear but works perfectly. The screen may have visible signs of use, hardly noticeable when it is on, and the casing may show moderate use including scratches and small indentations.

Bronze

Bronze units are subject to more noticeable wear and tear. They might have minor dents and damage with some screen marks or blemishes. There won't be any screen cracks.
Grade C: Visible marks on body and screen

CVisible marks on body and screen

Reboxed or Tech Trade?

Does Reboxed or Tech Trade have the longer warranty?

The warranty on refurbished Apple devices lasts 1 year at both Reboxed and Tech Trade, as of 13 October 2026. On returns, the figures are 30 days at Reboxed and 14 days at Tech Trade. Each figure is the minimum every listing at the store carries, so some listings come with more.

Does Reboxed or Tech Trade give longer to return a device?

Reboxed gives at least 30 days to return a refurbished Apple device, against at least 14 days at Tech Trade, as of 13 October 2026. On warranty, the figures are 1 year at Reboxed and 1 year at Tech Trade.

How do the grades at Reboxed and Tech Trade compare?

Reboxed sells refurbished Apple devices in Excellent, Great and Good; Tech Trade sells Gold, Silver and Bronze. The same name can mean different things at each store, so compare each store's own wording. Every grade works fully; the grade only describes how the casing and screen look.

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