Does Mac of All Trades or Apple Store offer a longer warranty?

Mac of All Trades provides a 1 year warranty and Apple Store provides a 1 year warranty. Both offer the same warranty length.

Which has a better return policy, Mac of All Trades or Apple Store?

Mac of All Trades accepts returns within 2 weeks and Apple Store within 2 weeks. Both offer the same return window.

Is Mac of All Trades or Apple Store cheaper for refurbished Apple products?

Prices vary by model and condition. Mac of All Trades lists devices from $195 and Apple Store from $249. Compare live prices on RefurbMe to find the best deal today.

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Mac of All Trades vs. Apple Store

Mac of All Trades and Apple Store both sell refurbished Apple products. Here is how their warranty, returns and catalogue compare.

Mac of All Trades offers a 1 year warranty with 2 weeks returns. Apple Store offers a 1 year warranty with 2 weeks returns.

Mac of All Trades currently lists 27 refurbished devices from $195. Apple Store lists 217 from $249.

	Mac of All Trades Refurb Profile »	Apple Store Refurb Profile »
Summary	All products go through a 40-point inspection Every order ships free with a one-year warranty Over 25 years of business	Manufacturer refurbished. Each device goes through a rigorous 50 point inspection. All of the Apple devices are securely erased, loaded with a fresh operating system. Professionally tested by in-house certified technicians.
Refurbished products	7 refurbished MacBook from $276 » 3 refurbished iPhone from $335 » 13 refurbished iPad from $123 » 1 refurbished iMac from $195 »	10 refurbished MacBook from $3,339 » 41 refurbished iPhone from $869 » 78 refurbished iPad from $399 » 84 refurbished iMac from $1,409 »
New Products		730 new MacBook from $2,499 » 1,507 new iPhone from $829 » 60 new iPad from $1,799 » 210 new iMac from $1,299 » 168 new Mac Studio from $1,999 » 3 new Vision Pro from $3,899 »
Warranty	1 year Two-year Platinum Coverage available for an extra	1 year Eligible for AppleCare+
Return Policy	2 weeks Hassle-free return policy	2 weeks
Shipping	Free Free shipping on all orders. Expedited as soon as next day for an additional cost.	Free Shipping costs are calculated and displayed before you complete your order on the Apple Online Store.
Store pickup
International Shipping	Yes	Ships to United States by default You can ship US products to your country, tax-free, with My US »
Installment Payments	Possible with Affirm starting at 0% APR	Interest-free through Apple Card
Payment Methods	Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Affirm	Apple Pay, Apple Card, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, UnionPay, Apple Gift card
Student Discount	N/A	Education discounts cannot be applied to refurbished products, but only to new products. (Link)
Wholesale	Submit a request (Link)	N/A
Battery Condition	Batteries are guaranteed to be in normal condition when shipped, and their exact lifespan will vary.	Refurbished iOS devices will come with new battery and outer shell
Included Accessories	Compatible power adapter and cable	Every device will come with all original accessories, cables and operating systems
Excellent Condition (Grade A)	• Excellent: Minimal wear based on the age of the product.	You will receive a “like new” device with genuine Apple replacement parts that has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Refurbished iOS devices will come with new battery and outer shell.
Good Condition (Grade B)	• Very Good: Minor wear based on the age of the product. May include minor blemishes and/or dent(s) on casing. The screens are clear when powered on. • Good: Moderate wear based on the age of the product. Clear signs of usage. May include multiple blemishes.	N/A
Fair Condition (Grade C)	• Fair: Heavy signs of usage. Includes multiple dents and blemishes. Machine may have technical limitations. Read product listing for specifics.	N/A
Parent Company	mac of all trades, LLC	Apple, Inc
Headquarters Location	Tampa, FL	Cupertino, CA, US
Incorporation Year	1995	1976
Support	customerservice@macofalltrades.com https://www.macofalltrades.com/help/faqs/ 1-800-581-8987 (9am - 5pm ET Monday to Friday)	https://support.apple.com/contact 1-800-275-2273 (24/7)
Social Media	Twitter Facebook Instagram	Wikipedia Twitter Facebook Instagram
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Listing Date on RefurbMe	September 2016	September 2007

Mac of All Trades vs. Apple Store

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