Apple Store vs. Adorama

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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.	More than a camera store, Adorama is a one stop destination to help you capture, enjoy and share life’s moments Great deals on new Apple products offers
Refurbished products	119 refurbished MacBook from $749 » 25 refurbished iPhone from $929 » 75 refurbished iPad from $399 » 95 refurbished iMac from $969 » 10 refurbished Mac Studio from $4,319 » 16 refurbished Apple Watch from $379 »
New Products	558 new MacBook from $1,599 » 2,016 new iPhone from $629 » 140 new iPad from $599 » 84 new iMac from $1,299 » 45 new Mac Studio from $1,999 » 3 new Vision Pro from $3,499 » 996 new Apple Watch from $399 »
Warranty	1 year Eligible for AppleCare+	1 year Openboxes and Used product have 90-day warranty
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 Orders must be greater than $49 to qualify, and must be shipping within the contiguous 48 U.S. states.
Store pickup
International Shipping	Ships to United States by default You can ship US products to your country, tax-free, with My US »	Yes
Installment Payments	Interest-free through Apple Card	true
Payment Methods	Apple Pay, Apple Card, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, UnionPay, Apple Gift card	VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover, Paypal, Apple Pay, Adorama Edge Credit Card, FlexShopper
Student Discount	Education discounts cannot be applied to refurbished products, but only to new products. (Link)	N/A
Sales tax policy
Battery Condition	Refurbished iOS devices will come with new battery and outer shell
Included Accessories	Every device will come with all original accessories, cables and operating systems
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.	N/A
Parent Company	Apple, Inc	Adorama Camera, Inc
Headquarters Location	Cupertino, CA, US	New York, NY
Incorporation Year	1976	1974
Support	https://support.apple.com/contact 1-800-275-2273 (24/7)	https://www.adorama.com/help/contactus 800-223-2500
Social Media	Wikipedia Twitter Facebook Instagram	Wikipedia Twitter Facebook Instagram
Reviews		Review page on Adorama \| Link
Listing Date on RefurbMe	September 2007	September 2020