eBay Refurbished
499 live listings
$99 Lowest iPhone
$4 more
$4 more
- Warranty2 years
- Returns30 days
- BatteryNot stated
- ShippingNot stated
eBay Refurbished vs Gazelle: which is better for refurbished Apple?
eBay Refurbished for a longer warranty (2 years against 1 month), more listings (499 against 193) and cheaper iPads (from $49 against $65). Gazelle for cheaper iPhones (from $95 against $99).
Gazelle
193 live listings
$95 Lowest iPhone
$4 less
$4 less
- Warranty1 month
- Returns30 days
- ShippingFree
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Neither is cheapest for iPhones: Back Market starts at $86 today. Where eBay Refurbished and Gazelle differ
Each store's own terms. A check marks the better one where we can rank it.
eBay Refurbished
Gazelle
Warranty
2 yearsCertified Refurbished is covered by a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate; Excellent, Very Good and Good grades carry the seller's warranty.
1 monthA year warranty coverage is possible for an extra
Accessories
Items come in new packaging with original or new accessories and a manual (Certified Refurbished).
Only a compatible charger is included
Shipping
Not statedFree shipping on eBay Refurbished items.
FreeFree Shipping to the lower 48 States
Paying
Not statedCredit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
Installments availablePossible with Affirm starting at 0% APR. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Affirm
The grades at eBay Refurbished next to those at Gazelle
Same letter, different words. Every grade works fully; the grade describes looks. The photos follow the device you picked above.
eBay Refurbished Gazelle
Gazelle
Certified and Excellent
Certified: The item is in a pristine, like-new condition. It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications.
Excellent: The item is in like-new condition.
Excellent
The best condition Gazelle has to offer. The screen and body of these devices are in excellent condition.
AAlmost no visible marks
Very Good
The item shows minimal wear.
Good
The screens of these devices are in very good condition. There are light scuffs or nicks that do not affect the functionality of the phone.
BLight marks on the body
Good
The item shows moderate wear.
Fair
The screens of these devices are in good condition. There is some wear and tear that does not affect the functionality of the phone.
CVisible marks on body and screen
eBay Refurbished or Gazelle?
Is eBay Refurbished or Gazelle cheaper for refurbished Apple devices?
Gazelle is cheaper: its lowest refurbished iPhone costs $95, against $99 at eBay Refurbished, as of October 30, 2026. eBay Refurbished is cheaper for iPads ($49 against $65). Across all its devices, eBay Refurbished starts at $49 and Gazelle starts at $65. Prices come from RefurbMe's live listings and change daily.
Does eBay Refurbished or Gazelle have the longer warranty?
eBay Refurbished gives the longer warranty on refurbished Apple devices: 2 years, against 1 month at Gazelle, as of October 30, 2026. On returns, the figures are 30 days at eBay Refurbished and 30 days at Gazelle. Each figure is the minimum every listing at the store carries, so some listings come with more.
Does eBay Refurbished or Gazelle give longer to return a device?
eBay Refurbished and Gazelle both give at least 30 days to return a refurbished Apple device, as of October 30, 2026. On warranty, the figures are 2 years at eBay Refurbished and 1 month at Gazelle. eBay Refurbished's policy says: "Free returns within a minimum of 30 days."
How do the grades at eBay Refurbished and Gazelle compare?
eBay Refurbished sells refurbished Apple devices in Certified, Excellent, Very Good and Good; Gazelle sells Excellent, Good and Fair. 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 eBay Refurbished or Gazelle have more refurbished Apple devices?
Refurbished Apple devices in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 30, 2026: 499 at eBay Refurbished, against 193 at Gazelle. By device: 151 iPhones against 157 and 85 iPads against 36. eBay Refurbished has more listings in 1 of the 2 device types both stores sell.
Is there a cheaper option than eBay Refurbished and Gazelle?
For refurbished iPhones, yes: Back Market starts at $86 in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 30, 2026, against $95 at the cheaper of eBay Refurbished and Gazelle. Back Market has 873 iPhones listed. Its warranty lasts 1 year, with 30-day returns.
