Apple Store
306 live listings
$459 Lowest iPad
$409 more
$409 more
- Warranty1 year
- Returns14 days
- ShippingFree
Apple Store vs eBay Refurbished: which is better for refurbished Apple?
eBay Refurbished for longer returns (30 days against 14 days), cheaper iPads (from $50 against $459) and cheaper iPhones (from $119 against $459). Apple Store for more listings (306 against 286).
eBay Refurbished
286 live listings
$50 Lowest iPad
$409 less
$409 less
- Warranty1 year
- Returns30 days
- BatteryNot stated
- ShippingFree
Prices checked Nov 9, 8:22 PM EST. Sellers pay us a commission. It never changes the order. Is RefurbMe free to use?
Neither is cheapest for iPads: MacSales.com starts at $48 today. Where Apple Store and eBay Refurbished differ
Each store's own terms. A check marks the better one where we can rank it.
Apple Store
eBay Refurbished
Warranty
1 yearEligible for AppleCare+
1 yearCertified Refurbished is covered by a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate; Excellent, Very Good and Good grades have a 1-year warranty.
Accessories
Original Apple accessoriesEvery device will come with all original accessories, cables and operating systems
Compatible accessoriesItems come in new packaging with original or new accessories and a manual (Certified Refurbished).
Shipping
FreeShipping costs are calculated and displayed before you complete your order on the Apple Online Store.
FreeFree shipping on eBay Refurbished items.
Paying
Installments availableInterest-free through Apple Card. Apple Pay, Apple Card, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, UnionPay, Apple Gift card
Not statedCredit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
The grades at Apple Store next to those at eBay Refurbished
Same letter, different words. Every grade works fully; the grade describes looks. The photos follow the device you picked above.
Apple Store eBay Refurbished
eBay Refurbished
Grade A
You will receive a refurbished device with genuine Apple replacement parts (as needed) that has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Refurbished iOS devices will come with new battery and outer shell.
Original partsNew battery
Certified and Excellent
Certified: The item is in a pristine, like-new condition. It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications.
Excellent: The item is in like-new condition.
AAlmost no visible marks
Not sold
Apple Store has no grade B.
Very Good
The item shows minimal wear.
BLight marks on the body
Not sold
Apple Store has no grade C.
Good
The item shows moderate wear.
CVisible marks on body and screen
Apple Store or eBay Refurbished?
Is Apple Store or eBay Refurbished cheaper for refurbished Apple devices?
eBay Refurbished is cheaper: its lowest refurbished iPad costs $50, against $459 at Apple Store, as of November 9, 2026. eBay Refurbished is also cheaper for iMacs ($122 against $1,189) and MacBooks ($129 against $1,269). Across all its devices, Apple Store starts at $459 and eBay Refurbished starts at $50. Prices come from RefurbMe's live listings and change daily.
Does Apple Store or eBay Refurbished have the longer warranty?
The warranty on refurbished Apple devices lasts 1 year at both Apple Store and eBay Refurbished, as of November 9, 2026. On returns, the figures are 14 days at Apple Store and 30 days at eBay Refurbished. Each figure is the minimum every listing at the store carries, so some listings come with more.
Does Apple Store or eBay Refurbished give longer to return a device?
eBay Refurbished gives at least 30 days to return a refurbished Apple device, against at least 14 days at Apple Store, as of November 9, 2026. On warranty, the figures are 1 year at Apple Store and 1 year at eBay Refurbished. eBay Refurbished's policy says: "Free returns within a minimum of 30 days."
How do the grades at Apple Store and eBay Refurbished compare?
Apple Store sells refurbished Apple devices in Grade A; eBay Refurbished sells Certified, Excellent, Very Good and Good. 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.
Does Apple Store or eBay Refurbished have more refurbished Apple devices?
Refurbished Apple devices in RefurbMe's live listings, as of November 9, 2026: 306 at Apple Store, against 286 at eBay Refurbished. By device: 173 iPads against 28, 59 iMacs against 50 and 34 MacBooks against 60. Apple Store has more listings in 2 of the 4 device types both stores sell.
Is there a cheaper option than Apple Store and eBay Refurbished?
For refurbished iPads, yes: MacSales.com starts at $48 in RefurbMe's live listings, as of November 9, 2026, against $50 at the cheaper of Apple Store and eBay Refurbished. MacSales.com has 32 iPads listed. Its warranty lasts 1 year, with 30-day returns.
