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Summary	Plug is your connection to the latest iPhones, Androids, iPads, Macs, AirPods, smarwatches, and more at incredible prices. Save money and shop confidently with our Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Assurance, featuring Plug’s unmatched one-year warranty and 30-day money back guarantee.	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	16 refurbished MacBook from $215 » 45 refurbished iPhone from $529 »	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 Love it or Return it	2 weeks
Shipping	Free Free 2-Day Shipping for any order $50+	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	N/A	Interest-free through Apple Card
Payment Methods	Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Paypal	Apple Pay, Apple Card, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, UnionPay, Apple Gift card
Student Discount	Promo Code: STUDENT7 - Take $7 off	Education discounts cannot be applied to refurbished products, but only to new products. (Link)
Battery Condition	80% Minimum Capacity	Refurbished iOS devices will come with new battery and outer shell
Included Accessories	High Quality Compatible Accessories	Every device will come with all original accessories, cables and operating systems
Excellent Condition (Grade A)	• Excellent: This device will look and feel like a new device. It will have very little to no imperfections. The screen and body of the device are in excellent condition.	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: This device will work like its new, but may have minor scratches or dings on the frame, screen, or back.	N/A
Fair Condition (Grade C)	• Eco-Friendly: This device will work like its new, but will have heavier scratches or dings on the frame, screen, or back.	N/A
Parent Company		Apple, Inc
Headquarters Location		Cupertino, CA, US
Incorporation Year	2009	1976
Support	[email protected] https://plug.tech/contactus 1-800-833-7584 (10am - 6pm CT Monday to Friday)	https://support.apple.com/contact 1-800-275-2273 (24/7)
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Listing Date on RefurbMe	October 2021	September 2007