Apple Certified Refurbished still looks like new; Amazon and Walmart refurbs cost less, but come with trade-offs

MacDailyNews
Sep 8, 2026, 11:30 am109 pts
Patience is the cheapest upgrade in Apple’s lineup. Skip launch day, wait a few months, and you can buy a Certified Refurbished iPhone, iPad, or Mac that Apple says is indistinguishable from new — typically for about 15% less. That pitch is looking more crowded. Amazon Renewed and Walmart Restored now sell the…

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