Gazelle
187 live listings
$92 Lowest iPhone
$307 less
$307 less
- Warranty1 month
- Returns30 days
- ShippingFree
Gazelle vs MacSales.com: which is better for refurbished Apple?
MacSales.com for a longer warranty (3 months against 1 month), more listings (295 against 187) and MacBooks, which Gazelle does not sell. Gazelle for cheaper iPhones (from $92 against $399) and cheaper iPads (from $63 against $145).
MacSales.com
295 live listings
$399 Lowest iPhone
$307 more
$307 more
- Warranty3 months
- Returns30 days
- BatteryNot stated
- ShippingFree
Prices checked Oct 17, 9:52 AM EDT. Sellers pay us a commission. It never changes the order. Is RefurbMe free to use?
Where Gazelle and MacSales.com differ
Each store's own terms. A check marks the better one where we can rank it.
Gazelle
MacSales.com
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.
3 months90-day OWC limited parts and labor warranty. For a limited time, US orders of a qualifying Mac can add a free 1-year OWC Eclipse warranty in the cart. Paid Eclipse plans run 1 to 2 years, are US-only and can only be added at purchase.
Returns
30 days
30 daysRequest a return within 30 days of the invoice date. For Apple computers, tablets and iPhones a 5% fee (max $25) applies if returned unopened, 15% if opened, and 25% if returned in a different condition or missing accessories. Shipping costs are not refunded.
Accessories
Compatible accessoriesOnly a compatible charger is included
Power adapter and cable included, listed on each machine
Shipping
FreeFree Shipping to the lower 48 States
FreeFree shipping on orders of $99 and up within the 48 contiguous US states. Same-day shipping on in-stock orders placed by 7:30 PM CT Monday to Friday or 3:30 PM CT Saturday.
Paying
Installments availablePossible with Affirm starting at 0% APR. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Affirm
Installments availableMonthly payments with Affirm. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Apple Pay, Amazon Pay, Affirm
The grades at Gazelle next to those at MacSales.com
Same letter, different words. Every grade works fully; the grade describes looks. The photos follow the device you picked above.
Gazelle MacSales.com
MacSales.com
Excellent
The best condition Gazelle has to offer. The screen and body of these devices are in excellent condition.
Premium or Excellent
Nearly pristine to well cared for. A few faint scratches, scuffs or minor dings from general use may be present. Tested, 100% functional.
Battery 0%+
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.
Very Good
Some use but not abuse. Noticeable scratches, scuffs, wear marks or minor dings, and minor screen scratches or key marks that are largely unnoticeable in use. Tested, 100% functional.
Battery 0%+
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.
Good
Lived-in look. Many noticeable scratches, wear marks, dings, small dents or discoloration; screen scratches mostly unnoticeable in use. Tested, 100% functional.
Battery 0%+
CVisible marks on body and screen
Gazelle or MacSales.com?
Is Gazelle or MacSales.com cheaper for refurbished Apple devices?
Gazelle is cheaper: its lowest refurbished iPhone costs $92, against $399 at MacSales.com, as of October 17, 2026. Gazelle is also cheaper for iPads ($63 against $145). Across all its devices, Gazelle starts at $63 and MacSales.com starts at $49. Prices come from RefurbMe's live listings and change daily.
Does Gazelle or MacSales.com have the longer warranty?
MacSales.com gives the longer warranty on refurbished Apple devices: 3 months, against 1 month at Gazelle, as of October 17, 2026. On returns, the figures are 30 days at Gazelle and 30 days at MacSales.com. Each figure is the minimum every listing at the store carries, so some listings come with more.
Does Gazelle or MacSales.com give longer to return a device?
Gazelle and MacSales.com both give at least 30 days to return a refurbished Apple device, as of October 17, 2026. On warranty, the figures are 1 month at Gazelle and 3 months at MacSales.com. MacSales.com's policy says: "Request a return within 30 days of the invoice date."
How do the grades at Gazelle and MacSales.com compare?
Gazelle sells refurbished Apple devices in Excellent, Good and Fair; MacSales.com sells Premium or 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 Gazelle or MacSales.com have more refurbished Apple devices?
Refurbished Apple devices in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 17, 2026: 295 at MacSales.com, against 187 at Gazelle. By device: 21 iPhones against 153 and 26 iPads against 34. MacSales.com has more listings in 0 of the 2 device types both stores sell.
