Apple Begins Selling Refurbished iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Models in United States, Starting at $499

Apple today has added refurbished iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models to its online store for the first time in the United States.

iphone 7 plus refurbished
iPhone 7 models are available in all three storage capacities, including 32GB for $499, 128GB for $589, and 256GB for $679, reflecting savings of 10 percent off Apple's current prices for brand new models. All five colors are currently in stock, including Black, Jet Black, Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold.

iPhone 7 Plus models with 32GB or 128GB of storage are available for $599 and $689 respectively, which is also 10 percent off. There are no 256GB models in stock. Available colors include Black, Gold, and Rose Gold.

Apple says all refurbished iPhone models are thoroughly inspected, tested, cleaned, and repackaged with a new white box and all manuals and accessories. Apple also installs a new battery and replaces the outer shell, making it nearly impossible to distinguish between a refurbished and brand new iPhone.

Any refurbished iPhone model comes with Apple's standard one-year warranty effective on the date the device is delivered. The warranty can be extended to up to two years from the original purchase date with AppleCare+, at a cost of $129 for the iPhone 7 and $149 for the iPhone 7 Plus in the United States.

All in all, customers can save somewhere between $50 and $80 on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus this way. Those looking for an even better deal, and who are okay with a little wear and tear, may wish to consider Virgin Mobile's pre-loved iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models, which start at $299 and $349 respectively.

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Top Rated Comments

Hans_J Avatar
67 months ago
serious people buy refurbish phones or other tech not wise decision
I disagree, if anything goes wrong with your "new" phone apple gives you a refurbish one anyway.
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
belvdr Avatar
67 months ago
serious people buy refurbish phones or other tech not wise decision
Same warranty options and cheaper. Why is this not wise?
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Drumjim85 Avatar
67 months ago
serious people buy refurbish phones or other tech not wise decision
Apple's refurbs are just as good, if not better, than new. You just don't get a fancy box.
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BMcCoy Avatar
67 months ago
“Refurbs” are literally as good as new, when it comes to Apple.

Don’t make the mistake of interpreting the term as ‘second-hand’ or somehow ‘used’.

It’s as good as new, but technically has to be called a refurb; so Apple reduce the price, but preserve the quality and warranty.
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
SigEp265 Avatar
67 months ago
Most of my apple products are refurbs and they are great! Wooo
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
StoneJack Avatar
67 months ago
I still using my Jet Black Plus 128GB and have no intention to upgrade.. the phone is a beast.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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