Apple Store vs. Amazon: Warranty, Reviews, Support

Apple Store vs. Amazon

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Summary
  • 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.
  • Selling both new and certified Amazon Renewed Products
  • Includes Amazon Warehouse deals
  • Most products are eligible for Amazon Prime
  • Amazon Renewed are inspected and tested by qualified suppliers to work and look like new, and are backed for 1 year by the Amazon Renewed Guarantee.
Refurbished products
New Products
Warranty 1 year
Eligible for AppleCare+
1 year
Return Policy 2 weeks 1 month
Shipping Free
Shipping costs are calculated and displayed before you complete your order on the Apple Online Store.
Free
All orders of £20 or more of eligible items, dispatched by Amazon, across any product category qualify for FREE Delivery.
Store pickup
International Shipping gb Ships to United Kingdom by default Yes
Installment Payments
Payment Methods

Apple Pay, Apple Card, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Gift card

Visa, Delta, Visa Electron, MasterCard, EuroCard, American Express, UK based Maestro and Solo

Student Discount

Education discounts cannot be applied to refurbished products, but only to new products. (Link)

N/A

Battery Condition Refurbished iOS devices will come with new battery and outer shell Minimum 80% battery life
Included Accessories Every device will come with all original accessories, cables and operating systems Compatible MFi Certified charger and cable. No headphones.
Excellent Condition (Grade A)

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.

• Renewed Premium: Products are shipped and sold by Amazon and have been certified to work and look like new. They have an increased battery life (min 90% battery capacity) and come with an Amazon-branded box and generic accessories which are in brand new condition. Renewed Premium products are not Apple certified but come with a one-year full satisfaction guarantee.

Good Condition (Grade B)

N/A

• Renewed: Product works and looks like new. Backed by the 90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee. Product will have a battery which exceeds 80% capacity relative to new

Parent Company Apple, Inc Amazon.com, Inc
Headquarters Location usCupertino, CA, US usSeattle, WA
Incorporation Year 1976 1994
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Listing Date on RefurbMe September 2007 November 2018