Apple Store
369 live listings
$459 Lowest iPad
$230 more
$230 more
- Warranty1 year
- Returns14 days
- ShippingFree
Apple Store vs MacPro-LA: which is better for refurbished Apple?
MacPro-LA for longer returns (30 days against 14 days), cheaper iPads (from $229 against $459) and cheaper iPhones (from $499 against $659). Apple Store for more listings (369 against 92).
MacPro-LA
92 live listings
$229 Lowest iPad
$230 less
$230 less
- Warranty1 year
- Returns30 days
- ShippingFree
Prices checked Oct 15, 5:31 AM EDT. Sellers pay us a commission. It never changes the order. Is RefurbMe free to use?
Neither is cheapest for iPads: eBay Refurbished starts at $49 today. Where Apple Store and MacPro-LA differ
Each store's own terms. A check marks the better one where we can rank it.
Apple Store
MacPro-LA
Warranty
1 yearEligible for AppleCare+
1 yearIn-house 12-month limited warranty, parts and labor; they pay shipping both ways on valid claims
Battery
Refurbished iOS devices will come with new battery and outer shell
Battery health of 80% or more, or they replace the battery
Accessories
Original Apple accessoriesEvery device will come with all original accessories, cables and operating systems
Not stated
Shipping
FreeShipping costs are calculated and displayed before you complete your order on the Apple Online Store.
FreeFree 2-day shipping on laptops and small items. iMacs, Mac Pro towers and displays may be charged at checkout.
Paying
Installments availableInterest-free through Apple Card. Apple Pay, Apple Card, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, UnionPay, Apple Gift card
Not stated
The grades at Apple Store next to those at MacPro-LA
Same letter, different words. Every grade works fully; the grade describes looks. The photos follow the device you picked above.
Apple Store MacPro-LA
MacPro-LA
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
Excellent
Indistinguishable from new at arm's length.
AAlmost no visible marks
Not sold
Apple Store has no grade B.
Good
Light surface marks visible up close.
BLight marks on the body
Apple Store or MacPro-LA?
Is Apple Store or MacPro-LA cheaper for refurbished Apple devices?
MacPro-LA is cheaper: its lowest refurbished iPad costs $229, against $459 at Apple Store, as of October 15, 2026. MacPro-LA is also cheaper for MacBooks ($569 against $679) and iMacs ($999 against $1,269). Across all its devices, Apple Store starts at $459 and MacPro-LA starts at $229. Prices come from RefurbMe's live listings and change daily.
Does Apple Store or MacPro-LA have the longer warranty?
The warranty on refurbished Apple devices lasts 1 year at both Apple Store and MacPro-LA, as of October 15, 2026. On returns, the figures are 14 days at Apple Store and 30 days at MacPro-LA. Each figure is the minimum every listing at the store carries, so some listings come with more. Apple Store's policy says: "Eligible for AppleCare+."
Does Apple Store or MacPro-LA give longer to return a device?
MacPro-LA gives at least 30 days to return a refurbished Apple device, against at least 14 days at Apple Store, as of October 15, 2026. On warranty, the figures are 1 year at Apple Store and 1 year at MacPro-LA. MacPro-LA's policy says: "Free return shipping with a prepaid label once the return is approved."
How do the grades at Apple Store and MacPro-LA compare?
Apple Store sells refurbished Apple devices in Grade A; MacPro-LA sells Excellent 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 MacPro-LA have more refurbished Apple devices?
Refurbished Apple devices in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 15, 2026: 369 at Apple Store, against 92 at MacPro-LA. By device: 201 iPads against 14, 32 MacBooks against 46 and 69 iMacs against 2. Apple Store has more listings in 3 of the 4 device types both stores sell.
Is there a cheaper option than Apple Store and MacPro-LA?
For refurbished iPads, yes: eBay Refurbished starts at $49 in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 15, 2026, against $229 at the cheaper of Apple Store and MacPro-LA. eBay Refurbished has 60 iPads listed. Its warranty lasts 1 year, with 30-day returns.
