Apple Store vs. Amazon
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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 | 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 | Cupertino, CA, US | Seattle, WA |
Incorporation Year | 1976 | 1994 |
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Listing Date on RefurbMe | September 2007 | November 2018 |