Mac of All Trades vs MacSales.com: which is better for refurbished Apple?

MacSales.com for a longer warranty (3 months against 1 month), more listings (295 against 221) and cheaper iPhones (from $399 against $553). Mac of All Trades for cheaper MacBooks (from $151 against $219) and cheaper iPads (from $71 against $145).

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Neither is cheapest for MacBooks: eBay Refurbished starts at $80 today.

Where Mac of All Trades and MacSales.com differ

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

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Warranty

1 monthAccidental plans available up to 5 years
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 daysHassle-free return policy
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.

Battery

Batteries are guaranteed to be in normal condition when shipped, and their exact lifespan will vary.
Not stated

Accessories

Compatible accessoriesCompatible power adapter and cable
Power adapter and cable included, listed on each machine

Shipping

FreeFree shipping on all orders. Expedited as soon as next day for an additional cost.
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 availableStarting at 0% APR Affirm and Klarna. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Paypal, Affirm, Klarna, Bitpay
Installments availableMonthly payments with Affirm. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Apple Pay, Amazon Pay, Affirm

Student discount

Yes1.5% Cashback
Not stated

The grades at Mac of All Trades 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.

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Excellent

Minimal wear based on the age of the product.

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%+
Grade A: Almost no visible marks

AAlmost no visible marks

Very Good

May include minor blemishes and/or dent(s) on casing. The screens are clear when powered on.

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%+
Grade B: Light marks on the body

BLight marks on the body

Good

Clear signs of usage. May include display imperfections that do not impact product usability.

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%+
Grade C: Visible marks on body and screen

CVisible marks on body and screen

Mac of All Trades or MacSales.com?

Is Mac of All Trades or MacSales.com cheaper for refurbished Apple devices?

Mac of All Trades is cheaper: its lowest refurbished MacBook costs $151, against $219 at MacSales.com, as of October 17, 2026. Mac of All Trades is also cheaper for iPads ($71 against $145). MacSales.com is cheaper for iMacs ($79 against $170). Prices come from RefurbMe's live listings and change daily.

Does Mac of All Trades or MacSales.com have the longer warranty?

MacSales.com gives the longer warranty on refurbished Apple devices: 3 months, against 1 month at Mac of All Trades, as of October 17, 2026. On returns, the figures are 30 days at Mac of All Trades and 30 days at MacSales.com. Each figure is the minimum every listing at the store carries, so some listings come with more.

Does Mac of All Trades or MacSales.com give longer to return a device?

Mac of All Trades 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 Mac of All Trades and 3 months at MacSales.com. Mac of All Trades's policy says: "Hassle-free return policy."

How do the grades at Mac of All Trades and MacSales.com compare?

Mac of All Trades sells refurbished Apple devices in Excellent, Very Good and Good; 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 Mac of All Trades 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 221 at Mac of All Trades. By device: 109 MacBooks against 138, 102 iMacs against 49 and 26 iPads against 25. MacSales.com has more listings in 3 of the 4 device types both stores sell.

Is there a cheaper option than Mac of All Trades and MacSales.com?

For refurbished MacBooks, yes: eBay Refurbished starts at $80 in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 17, 2026, against $151 at the cheaper of Mac of All Trades and MacSales.com. eBay Refurbished has 57 MacBooks listed. Its warranty lasts 1 year, with 30-day returns.

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