It’s been awhile since I have picked up a refurb. I wanted to post to see if I was missing some website or place.
I’m looking for an iPhone 14 Pro as a gift for my parent. I mainly wanted the best phone that still had lightening so I didn’t have to explain how all the new cords work.
I was thinking Best Buy or gazelle are the best places to look. Or eBay if I am really plugged into the seller.
Am I missing somewhere else where it would be good to pick up a refurb?
Sure Apple refurb is great but tbh I don’t want to spend that much as a gift for someone who def won’t appreciate it. Ha.
Looking for a used or refurbished iphone
byu/superleaf444 inFrugal
Posted by superleaf444
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Only person in 2025 actively looking for a phone with a lightning port.
I buy only reburbished iPhones and I always get them from Amazon as there is a great warranty with their refurbished phones. Just searched “iPhone renewed” in the Amazon search bar.
Also, I totally understand… My mom demands that her iPhones still have buttons 🙃
Have you looked at Backmarket? I’ve read good stuff about them.
Although the USB C is like the lightening cable in that you can plug it in, flip it upside down and can still plug it in. With your parents it should be as simple as replacing their cords or doing wireless, magsafe charging.
Swappa. Verified sellers and excellent return policy. My whole family uses them for iphones
eBay is by far your best option.
Don’t be afraid to make offers for items you want.
Backmarket. I just bought two more. Customer service is excellent. They even send out emails at purchase guiding you through transferring data from old phone to new. And a 12 month warranty. It’s my 9th purchase from them, zero complaints
I have had good experiences with Backmarket and with Ebay certified refurbished
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Swappa yes; BackMarket no because while the listings claim to be refurbished that’s not usually true.
Amazon Renewed Premium has a 1-year return policy, much better than plain Renewed.
Look at new/sealed on eBay.
You might be able to score a new 14
BackMarket dot com. Refurbs with limited warranties, decent prices.
Third parties sell used iPhones on Walmart’s site. I got one two years ago and have had no problems.
Depending where your located… Orchard phones?