Back Market vs Reebelo: which is better for refurbished Apple?

Back Market is the one of the two you can buy through RefurbMe in United States today. Reebelo is not selling through RefurbMe in United States right now.

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

  • Warranty1 year
  • Returns30 days
  • ShippingFree

Prices checked Oct 30, 8:10 PM EDT. Sellers pay us a commission. It never changes the order. Is RefurbMe free to use?

Where Back Market and Reebelo differ

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

Back Market Reebelo

Warranty

1 year
1 yearFree 12-month warranty + an extended 2 year protection with ReebeloCare that covers accidental spills, drops, and mishaps.

Returns

30 daysNo restocking fees
30 days

Battery

Above 80% capacity
Minimum 80% battery guaranteed. 85-100% available on select products.

Accessories

Both OEM and compatible available depending on seller
Compatible charger included.

Shipping

FreeFree shipping to 48 contiguous United States
FreeFree shipping, no minimum

Paying

Installments availablePossible with Affirm starting at 0% APR. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, PayPal
Installments availableMultiple installment payment options are available at checkout. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Klarna, JCB, PayPal, and Apple Pay.

Student discount

Yes5% off for college students
None

The grades at Back Market 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.

Back Market Reebelo

Premium and Excellent

Premium: Their screens and bodies have almost no signs of use; they contain only genuine manufacturer parts and batteries; and their batteries have a minimum capacity of 90%.
Battery 90%+Original parts
Excellent: The body may have very light micro-scratches that are invisible at a distance of 8 inches (a bit longer than a standard-sized pencil) or more. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Checked from 8 in awayScreen: no scratches

Screen and Case/Body and Battery

Screen: Minimal scratches that are barely noticeable only when the screen is off.
Case/Body: Minor signs of wear and light scratches. Invisible from a 12-inch distance.
Battery: >80%
Battery 80%+
Grade A: Almost no visible marks

AAlmost no visible marks

Good

The body may have light micro-scratches that are invisible at a distance of 20 inches (about an arm's length) or more. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Checked from 20 in awayScreen: no scratches

Screen and Case/Body and Battery

Screen: Minor but visible scratches.
Case/Body: Visible light scratches and small dings are visible. No dent, bend, or deep chips.
Battery: >80%
Battery 80%+
Grade B: Light marks on the body

BLight marks on the body

Fair

The body may have a few visible scratches and dents that don't affect performance. Devices with screens may have light scratches that are slightly visible when the device is on.

Screen and Case/Body and Battery

Screen: Prominent scratches on the screen. They do not impact visibility when the device is on.
Case/Body: Noticeable micro scratches visible upon close inspection. But there are no dents, bends, or deep chips on the body.
Battery: >80%
Battery 80%+
Grade C: Visible marks on body and screen

CVisible marks on body and screen

Back Market or Reebelo?

Does Back Market or Reebelo have the longer warranty?

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

Does Back Market or Reebelo give longer to return a device?

Back Market and Reebelo both give at least 30 days to return a refurbished Apple device, as of October 30, 2026. On warranty, the figures are 1 year at Back Market and 1 year at Reebelo. Back Market's policy says: "No restocking fees."

How do the grades at Back Market and Reebelo compare?

Back Market sells refurbished Apple devices in Premium, Excellent, Good and Fair; Reebelo sells Screen, Case/Body and Battery. 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 Back Market or Reebelo have more refurbished Apple devices?

Reebelo is not selling through RefurbMe in United States right now. Refurbished Apple devices in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 30, 2026: 1,702 at Back Market. By device: 873 iPhones, 396 MacBooks and 335 iPads. Back Market starts at $63 across all its devices.

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