Warranty
Longer than 3 of 5 other US storesFrom Apple Store's policyEligible for AppleCare+
What it means for youIf a fault appears within 1 year, Apple Store has to repair, replace or refund it.
Apple Store: warranty, returns and grades in plain words
Since 1976Cupertino, CA, US370 live listings
$459
Lowest iPad Apple Store
- 1 year warranty
- 14-day returns
- Free shipping
Prices checked Oct 30, 8:10 PM EDT. Sellers pay us a commission. It never changes the order. Is RefurbMe free to use?
Apple Store's terms, in plain words
Each term in Apple Store's own words, and what it means for you. A chip shows where Apple Store stands among the other US stores.
Returns
Shorter than every other US storeFrom Apple Store's policy14-day returns
What it means for you14 days to change your mind and send it back.
Battery
From Apple Store's policyRefurbished iOS devices will come with new battery and outer shell
In the box
From Apple Store's policyEvery device will come with all original accessories, cables and operating systems
Shipping
From Apple Store's policyShipping costs are calculated and displayed before you complete your order on the Apple Online Store.
What it means for youRefurbMe's prices for Apple Store include free shipping.
Paying
From Apple Store's policyInterest-free through Apple Card. Apple Pay, Apple Card, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, UnionPay, Apple Gift card
What it means for youYou can pay in installments.
Who runs Apple Store?
- Company
- Apple, Inc
- Headquarters
- Cupertino, CA, US
- Founded
- 1976, 50 years ago
- Reviews
- Better Business Bureau, Trustpilot, ResellerRatings
What Apple Store's grades look like
Every grade works fully; the grade describes looks. Each store words its own grades, so here is how the others name the same one. The photos follow the device you picked above.
AGrade A
You will receive a refurbished device with genuine Apple replacement parts (as needed) that has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected....
- Back Market: Excellent
- eBay Refurbished: Excellent
- Amazon Renewed: Excellent
- Gazelle: Excellent
Apple Store and its alternatives
Each matchup puts prices, policies and reviews side by side.
Apple Store vs Back MarketBack Market: iPhone from $86 ($573 less), 30-day returns 
Apple Store vs eBay RefurbishedeBay Refurbished: longer warranty (2 years), iPhone from $99 ($560 less) 
Apple Store vs Amazon RenewedAmazon Renewed: shorter warranty (3 months), iPhone from $105 ($554 less) 
Apple Store vs GazelleGazelle: shorter warranty (1 month), iPhone from $95 ($564 less) 
Apple Store vs Mac of All TradesMac of All Trades: shorter warranty (1 month), iPhone from $455 ($204 less) 
Apple Store vs ReebeloReebelo: 30-day returns Questions about Apple Store
What warranty does Apple Store offer?
Apple Store's warranty on refurbished Apple devices lasts 1 year, as of October 30, 2026. That is longer than 3 of 5 other US stores. eBay Refurbished gives the longest, 2 years. Apple Store's policy says: "Eligible for AppleCare+." Apple Store also gives 14 days to return a device.
What do Apple Store's grades mean?
Apple Store sells refurbished Apple devices in one grade only, Grade A. Every grade works fully; the grade only describes how the casing and screen look. The same name can mean different things at each store, so compare each store's own wording.
Does Apple Store offer free shipping?
RefurbMe's Apple Store prices include free shipping, as of October 30, 2026. RefurbMe's prices include free shipping at 4 of the 5 other US stores it tracks. Apple Store's policy says: "Shipping costs are calculated and displayed before you complete your order on the Apple Online Store."
Who runs Apple Store?
Apple Store is run by Apple, Inc, founded in 1976 and based in Cupertino, CA, US. Apple Store has profiles on Better Business Bureau, Trustpilot and ResellerRatings. RefurbMe's live listings hold 370 refurbished Apple devices from Apple Store, as of October 30, 2026. Read our guide to Apple Store.