If you’re willing to exercise a little patience rather than rushing out to buy a shiny new Apple product on launch day, then Apple’s refurbished store has always been an excellent option. Typically, there will be around a three-month wait between a product launch and the first refurbished models appearing on Apple’s website. 9to5Mac’s Take If you want a product indistinguishable from new in terms of both condition and Apple warranty, then it’s clear that Apple’s refurbished store is the place to go. Amazon Renewed can, however, offer significantly better pricing, so if you’re willing to accept the compromises listed above, you may consider this a decent deal.