MusicMagpie vs Reebelo: which is better for refurbished Apple?

MusicMagpie is the one of the two you can buy through RefurbMe in United Kingdom today. Reebelo is not selling through RefurbMe in United Kingdom right now.

Reebelo is not selling through RefurbMe in United Kingdom right now.

  • Warranty1 year
  • Returns30 days
  • ShippingFree

Prices checked 31 Oct, 3:10. Sellers pay us a commission. It never changes the order. Is RefurbMe free to use?

Neither is cheapest for iPhones: Back Market starts at £73 today.

Where MusicMagpie and Reebelo differ

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

MusicMagpie Reebelo

Warranty

1 year
1 yearFree up to 12-month warranty covering hardware and software defects. Excludes physical impact and liquid damage.

Returns

14 days
30 days30-day free returns for a full refund on undamaged devices.

Battery

Above 80% capacity
Refurbished devices have at least 80% battery health; some configurations offer a new battery at 100%.

Accessories

USB Charging Cable, Sim Opening Tool
Not stated

Shipping

FreeFree insured delivery on all orders
FreeFree shipping.

Paying

Installments availableKlarna and PayPal Credit. Visa, Mastercard, PayPal Credit, PayPal, Klarna
Installments availablePay over time with Klarna. Credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Klarna

Student discount

Yes10%-off for students with StudentBeans
Not stated

The grades at MusicMagpie next to those at Reebelo

Same letter, different words. Every grade works fully; the grade describes looks. The photos follow the device you picked above.

MusicMagpie Reebelo

Pristine

Flawless cosmetically and fully tested, pristine products are as good as new without the price tag.

Like New

Minimal to no visible signs of use, looks close to new. At least 80% battery health.
Battery 80%+
Grade A: Almost no visible marks

AAlmost no visible marks

Very Good

You may notice some very light signs of use, but very good products are fully tested and work perfectly.

Very Good

Light visible signs of use such as minor scratches. At least 80% battery health.
Battery 80%+
Grade B: Light marks on the body

BLight marks on the body

Good

You'll see some signs of wear and tear, but most of it can be covered with a case.

Good

Moderate visible signs of use such as scratches and scuffs, fully functional. At least 80% battery health.
Battery 80%+
Grade C: Visible marks on body and screen

CVisible marks on body and screen

MusicMagpie or Reebelo?

Does MusicMagpie or Reebelo have the longer warranty?

The warranty on refurbished Apple devices lasts 1 year at both MusicMagpie and Reebelo, as of 31 October 2026. On returns, the figures are 14 days at MusicMagpie and 30 days at Reebelo. Each figure is the minimum every listing at the store carries, so some listings come with more.

Does MusicMagpie or Reebelo give longer to return a device?

Reebelo gives at least 30 days to return a refurbished Apple device, against at least 14 days at MusicMagpie, as of 31 October 2026. On warranty, the figures are 1 year at MusicMagpie and 1 year at Reebelo. Reebelo's policy says: "30-day free returns for a full refund on undamaged devices."

How do the grades at MusicMagpie and Reebelo compare?

MusicMagpie sells refurbished Apple devices in Pristine, Very Good and Good; Reebelo sells Like New, 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 MusicMagpie or Reebelo have more refurbished Apple devices?

Reebelo is not selling through RefurbMe in United Kingdom right now. Refurbished Apple devices in RefurbMe's live listings, as of 31 October 2026: 377 at MusicMagpie. By device: 277 iPhones, 69 iPads and 16 MacBooks. MusicMagpie starts at £119 across all its devices.

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