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Summary	Premium renewed electronics marketplace Each device is tested and renewed by experts Refurbished by Apple products available in store 1-year warranty + 30-day money-back guarantee Free shipping on all products	Plug is your connection to the latest iPhones, Androids, iPads, Macs, AirPods, smarwatches, and more at incredible prices. Save money and shop confidently with our Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Assurance, featuring Plug’s unmatched one-year warranty and 30-day money back guarantee.
Refurbished products		36 refurbished MacBook from $229 » 84 refurbished iPhone from $384 » 10 refurbished iPad from $129 »
Warranty	1 year
Return Policy	1 month No restocking fees	1 month Love it or Return it
Shipping	Free Free shipping to 48 contiguous United States	Free Free 2-Day Shipping for any order $50+
Store pickup
International Shipping	Ships to United States by default You can ship US products to your country, tax-free, with My US »
Installment Payments	Possible with Affirm starting at 0% APR	N/A
Payment Methods	Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, PayPal	Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Paypal
Student Discount	5% off for college students (Link)	Promo Code: STUDENT7 - Take $7 off
Wholesale	Submit a request (Link)	N/A
Battery Condition	Above 80% capacity	80% Minimum Capacity
Included Accessories	Both OEM and compatible available depending on seller	High Quality Compatible Accessories
Excellent Condition (Grade A)	• Excellent: Appearance is Like new. The body may have very light micro-scratches, invisible at a distance of 8 inches (a bit longer than a standard sized pencil) or more. For products with screens, the screen will have no scratches. Durability scores are high, and chances of encountering technical issues are very small.	• Excellent: This device will look and feel like a new device. It will have very little to no imperfections. The screen and body of the device are in excellent condition.
Good Condition (Grade B)	• Good: Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches, invisible at a distance of 20 inches (about an arm’s length) or more. For products with screens, the screen will have no scratches. Durability scores are above average, and chances of encountering technical issues are small.	• Good: This device will work like its new, but may have minor scratches or dings on the frame, screen, or back.
Fair Condition (Grade C)	• Fair: Have signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents that do not affect performance. For products with screens, the screen may have light scratches, invisible when the screen is on. Durability scores are average, and still correspond with the quality levels required by Back Market's quality charter.	• Eco-Friendly: This device will work like its new, but will have heavier scratches or dings on the frame, screen, or back.
Parent Company	Back Market, Inc.
Headquarters Location	Brooklyn, NY
Incorporation Year	2018	2009
Support	https://help.backmarket.com/hc/en-us	hello@plug.tech https://plug.tech/contactus 1-800-833-7584 (10am - 6pm CT Monday to Friday)
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Reviews	Review page on Back Market \| Link
Listing Date on RefurbMe	July 2018	October 2021