Gazelle vs MacPro-LA: which is better for refurbished Apple?

MacPro-LA for a longer warranty (1 year against 1 month), MacBooks, which Gazelle does not sell and iMacs, which Gazelle does not sell. Gazelle for cheaper iPhones (from $92 against $499), more listings (172 against 92) and cheaper iPads (from $63 against $229).

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Neither is cheapest for iPhones: Back Market starts at $90 today.

Where Gazelle and MacPro-LA differ

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

Gazelle MacPro-LA

Warranty

1 monthA year warranty coverage is possible for an extra $49.99 to $59.99, depending on the model, with Gazelle's 1-year protection plan.
1 yearIn-house 12-month limited warranty, parts and labor; they pay shipping both ways on valid claims

Returns

30 days
30 daysFree return shipping with a prepaid label once the return is approved

Battery

Above 80% capacity
Battery health of 80% or more, or they replace the battery

Accessories

Compatible accessoriesOnly a compatible charger is included
Not stated

Shipping

FreeFree Shipping to the lower 48 States
FreeFree 2-day shipping on laptops and small items. iMacs, Mac Pro towers and displays may be charged at checkout.

Paying

Installments availablePossible with Affirm starting at 0% APR. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Affirm
Not stated

Student discount

Not stated
Not stated

The grades at Gazelle 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.

Gazelle MacPro-LA

Excellent

The best condition Gazelle has to offer. The screen and body of these devices are in excellent condition.

Excellent

Indistinguishable from new at arm's length.
Grade A: Almost no visible marks

AAlmost no visible marks

Good

The screens of these devices are in very good condition. There are light scuffs or nicks that do not affect the functionality of the phone.

Good

Light surface marks visible up close.
Grade B: Light marks on the body

BLight marks on the body

Fair

The screens of these devices are in good condition. There is some wear and tear that does not affect the functionality of the phone.

Not sold

MacPro-LA has no grade C.

Grade C: Visible marks on body and screen

CVisible marks on body and screen

Gazelle or MacPro-LA?

Is Gazelle or MacPro-LA cheaper for refurbished Apple devices?

Gazelle is cheaper: its lowest refurbished iPhone costs $92, against $499 at MacPro-LA, as of October 15, 2026. Gazelle is also cheaper for iPads ($63 against $229). Across all its devices, Gazelle starts at $63 and MacPro-LA starts at $229. Prices come from RefurbMe's live listings and change daily.

Does Gazelle or MacPro-LA have the longer warranty?

MacPro-LA gives the longer warranty on refurbished Apple devices: 1 year, against 1 month at Gazelle, as of October 15, 2026. On returns, the figures are 30 days at Gazelle and 30 days at MacPro-LA. Each figure is the minimum every listing at the store carries, so some listings come with more.

Does Gazelle or MacPro-LA give longer to return a device?

Gazelle and MacPro-LA both give at least 30 days to return a refurbished Apple device, as of October 15, 2026. On warranty, the figures are 1 month at Gazelle 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 Gazelle and MacPro-LA compare?

Gazelle sells refurbished Apple devices in Excellent, Good and Fair; 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 Gazelle or MacPro-LA have more refurbished Apple devices?

Refurbished Apple devices in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 15, 2026: 172 at Gazelle, against 92 at MacPro-LA. By device: 142 iPhones against 17 and 30 iPads against 14. Gazelle has more listings in 2 of the 2 device types both stores sell.

Is there a cheaper option than Gazelle and MacPro-LA?

For refurbished iPhones, yes: Back Market starts at $90 in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 15, 2026, against $92 at the cheaper of Gazelle and MacPro-LA. Back Market has 1,101 iPhones listed. Its warranty lasts 1 year, with 30-day returns.

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