Who sells refurbished Apple products?

Refurbished Apple products are sold in three places: Apple itself through its refurbished store, large marketplaces like Amazon Renewed and eBay Refurbished, and specialist refurbishers such as Back Market, Gazelle, and Mac of All Trades. All are professional sellers that test, repair, and warranty each device, which makes them different from used gear sold privately by a former owner.

Who sells refurbished Apple products?

Three types of seller cover the market:

• Apple, the manufacturer. Apple's refurbished store sells manufacturer-refurbished units: always Grade A, in original packaging, and eligible for AppleCare.
• Major marketplaces. Amazon Renewed and eBay Refurbished list vetted refurbished stock alongside their wider catalogues, with familiar checkout and returns.
• Specialist refurbishers. Sellers like Back Market, Gazelle, plug, and Mac of All Trades focus on refurbished devices and offer a range of cosmetic grades and prices.

Which sellers you see depends on your market. To understand how these devices are sourced, read where refurbished Apple products come from. Our guide comparing the best places to buy refurbished iPhones puts several of these sellers side by side.

How is that different from buying used?

A used device is sold as-is by its previous owner, with no testing or warranty. A refurbished device has been inspected, repaired if needed, wiped, and covered by at least a 30-day warranty. That is why refurbished costs a little more than a private used sale but carries far less risk.

Which refurbishers does RefurbMe compare?

RefurbMe only lists vetted, professional refurbishers, and drops any that draw repeated complaints. You can filter results by merchant if you have a preferred seller. See the full list of partner refurbishers.