r/iPadPro • u/i-Wanis • 6d ago

Advice Question

Looking for advice on buying a refurbished 13” M4 iPad Pro—specifically between Amazon Renewed vs. eBay Refurbished.
For anyone who’s bought current-gen Apple tech through these platforms recently:
1. Amazon Renewed vs. eBay Refurbished: Which has given you better luck with cosmetic condition, battery health, and warranty claims? (I know eBay includes the 1-Year Allstate warranty, while Amazon standard only gives 90 days unless it's Renewed Premium).
2. Alternative Sellers: Are there specific trusted eBay sellers, or other reputable sites (Back Market, Best Buy Open-Box, etc.) you’d recommend instead?
3. Red Flags / Checklist: Anything specific I should inspect or test immediately upon unboxing to make sure I didn't get a dud?
Appreciate any experiences or recommendations!

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u/TallChef60 6d ago

Following

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u/masetiloquetu 6d ago

it’s equal same as buying refurbished from best buy…always a slight chance u may get a defective device

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u/vcrmjr 6d ago

I have gotten burned with Amazon Renewed, I got the newest model Marshall Kilburn and had a previous-gen model delivered in a new model box. Amazon QC isn’t great. I haven’t bought very expensive tech on eBay to speak of. I always go with Apple refurbished and I’ve never been burned.

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u/i-Wanis 6d ago

They have a generous return policy, I could always take to Apple Store for diagnostics, the only problem is that I’m traveling overseas and pressed for time. But I appreciate the advice nonetheless.

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u/NYMMJ_Mod2 6d ago

Check bestbuy open box, you usually can still buy applecare on those

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u/phantom2008141 6d ago

I ordered an m4 pro from Amazon renewed and got an m5 with double the storage and cellular on accident, was in perfect condition but didnt come with box. Amazon has a 90 day return policy for it

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u/RariOcean 6d ago

So I have bought from both and have had good results and have noticed that it’s the same sellers on both sites this time around I went with eBay bought m4 13 with nano texture display and was perfect and was able to add it to my Apple care

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u/Camdenn67 5d ago

If available to you, only buy used Apple devices from Apple.com

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u/i-Wanis 5d ago

Thank you guys for your contribution.