: The gold standard. These are indistinguishable from new, coming with a new battery , new outer shell , a full one-year warranty, and AppleCare eligibility. Expect to save about 15%.
Community members often weigh the risk of third-party sellers against the reliability of buying direct. Direct from Apple vs. Third Parties
Many shoppers find that paying a bit more for Apple's own refurbishment is worth it for the hardware guarantees.
