Apple Store
370 live listings
$459 Lowest iPad
$386 more
$386 more
- Warranty1 year
- Returns14 days
- ShippingFree
Apple Store vs Mac of All Trades: which is better for refurbished Apple?
Mac of All Trades for longer returns (30 days against 14 days), cheaper iPads (from $73 against $459) and cheaper iPhones (from $455 against $659). Apple Store for a longer warranty (1 year against 1 month) and more listings (370 against 179).
Mac of All Trades
179 live listings
$73 Lowest iPad
$386 less
$386 less
- Warranty1 month
- Returns30 days
- ShippingFree
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Neither is cheapest for iPads: eBay Refurbished starts at $49 today. Where Apple Store and Mac of All Trades differ
Each store's own terms. A check marks the better one where we can rank it.
Apple Store
Mac of All Trades
Battery
Refurbished iOS devices will come with new battery and outer shell
Batteries are guaranteed to be in normal condition when shipped, and their exact lifespan will vary.
Accessories
Every device will come with all original accessories, cables and operating systems
Compatible power adapter and cable
Shipping
FreeShipping costs are calculated and displayed before you complete your order on the Apple Online Store.
FreeFree shipping on all orders. Expedited as soon as next day for an additional cost.
Paying
Installments availableInterest-free through Apple Card. Apple Pay, Apple Card, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, UnionPay, Apple Gift card
Installments availableStarting at 0% APR Affirm and Klarna. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Paypal, Affirm, Klarna, Bitpay
The grades at Apple Store next to those at Mac of All Trades
Same letter, different words. Every grade works fully; the grade describes looks. The photos follow the device you picked above.
Apple Store Mac of All Trades
Mac of All Trades
Grade A
You will receive a refurbished device with genuine Apple replacement parts (as needed) that has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Refurbished iOS devices will come with new battery and outer shell.
Original partsNew battery
Excellent
Minimal wear based on the age of the product.
AAlmost no visible marks
Not sold
Apple Store has no grade B.
Very Good
May include minor blemishes and/or dent(s) on casing. The screens are clear when powered on.
BLight marks on the body
Not sold
Apple Store has no grade C.
Good
Clear signs of usage. May include display imperfections that do not impact product usability.
CVisible marks on body and screen
Apple Store or Mac of All Trades?
Is Apple Store or Mac of All Trades cheaper for refurbished Apple devices?
Mac of All Trades is cheaper: its lowest refurbished iPad costs $73, against $459 at Apple Store, as of October 30, 2026. Mac of All Trades is also cheaper for MacBooks ($138 against $679) and iMacs ($170 against $1,269). Prices come from RefurbMe's live listings and change daily.
Does Apple Store or Mac of All Trades have the longer warranty?
Apple Store gives the longer warranty on refurbished Apple devices: 1 year, against 1 month at Mac of All Trades, as of October 30, 2026. On returns, the figures are 14 days at Apple Store and 30 days at Mac of All Trades. Each figure is the minimum every listing at the store carries, so some listings come with more.
Does Apple Store or Mac of All Trades give longer to return a device?
Mac of All Trades gives at least 30 days to return a refurbished Apple device, against at least 14 days at Apple Store, as of October 30, 2026. On warranty, the figures are 1 year at Apple Store and 1 month at Mac of All Trades. Mac of All Trades's policy says: "Hassle-free return policy."
How do the grades at Apple Store and Mac of All Trades compare?
Apple Store sells refurbished Apple devices in Grade A; Mac of All Trades sells 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 Apple Store or Mac of All Trades have more refurbished Apple devices?
Refurbished Apple devices in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 30, 2026: 370 at Apple Store, against 179 at Mac of All Trades. By device: 178 iPads against 30, 84 MacBooks against 111 and 64 iMacs against 31. Apple Store has more listings in 3 of the 4 device types both stores sell.
Is there a cheaper option than Apple Store and Mac of All Trades?
For refurbished iPads, yes: eBay Refurbished starts at $49 in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 30, 2026, against $73 at the cheaper of Apple Store and Mac of All Trades. eBay Refurbished has 85 iPads listed. Its warranty lasts 2 years, with 30-day returns.
