Back Market vs. Apple Store

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Summary	Premium renewed electronics marketplace Each device is tested and renewed by experts Refurbished by Apple products available in store 1-year warranty + 30-day money-back guarantee Free shipping on all products	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.
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	1 year Eligible for AppleCare+
Return Policy	1 month No restocking fees	2 weeks
Shipping	Free Free shipping to 48 contiguous United States	Free Shipping costs are calculated and displayed before you complete your order on the Apple Online Store.
Store pickup
International Shipping	Ships to United States by default You can ship US products to your country, tax-free, with My US »
Installment Payments	Possible with Affirm starting at 0% APR	Interest-free through Apple Card
Payment Methods	Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, PayPal	Apple Pay, Apple Card, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, UnionPay, Apple Gift card
Student Discount	5% off for college students (Link)	Education discounts cannot be applied to refurbished products, but only to new products. (Link)
Wholesale	Submit a request (Link)	N/A
Battery Condition	Above 80% capacity	Refurbished iOS devices will come with new battery and outer shell
Included Accessories	Both OEM and compatible available depending on seller	Every device will come with all original accessories, cables and operating systems
Excellent Condition (Grade A)	• Excellent: Appearance is Like new. The body may have very light micro-scratches, invisible at a distance of 8 inches (a bit longer than a standard sized pencil) or more. For products with screens, the screen will have no scratches. Durability scores are high, and chances of encountering technical issues are very small.	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.
Good Condition (Grade B)	• Good: Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches, invisible at a distance of 20 inches (about an arm’s length) or more. For products with screens, the screen will have no scratches. Durability scores are above average, and chances of encountering technical issues are small.	N/A
Fair Condition (Grade C)	• Fair: Have signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents that do not affect performance. For products with screens, the screen may have light scratches, invisible when the screen is on. Durability scores are average, and still correspond with the quality levels required by Back Market's quality charter.	N/A
Parent Company	Back Market, Inc.	Apple, Inc
Headquarters Location	Brooklyn, NY	Cupertino, CA, US
Incorporation Year	2018	1976
Support	https://help.backmarket.com/hc/en-us	https://support.apple.com/contact 1-800-275-2273 (24/7)
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Reviews	Review page on Back Market \| Link
Listing Date on RefurbMe	July 2018	September 2007