Apple offically starts selling refurbished iPhones

Earlier refurbished Apple iPhone were available only through online retail stores like ebay.

Apple is officially selling refurbished iPhones discounted by up to 15 per cent off compared to their original price on its online store.

Apple is offering 16GB iPhone 6S variant for $449 (approx. Rs 30,000) and the 64GB and 16GB iPhone 6S Plus models at $589 (approx. Rs 40,000) and $529 (approx. Rs 35,000) respectively. The refurbished iPhone are currently available in all colours, including Rose Gold, Space Grey, Silver and Gold.

In bonus, Apple is selling these set of refurbished iPhones with a one-year warranty, integrating new battery and with a new outer shell. All refurbished iPhone available on Apple’s store are unlocked and SIM-free, making them compatible with all US carriers.

Earlier refurbished Apple iPhone were available only through online retail stores like ebay. Apple never sold refurbished iPhone on its online store. Customers could only buy refurbished Macs, iPads, MacBooks and Mac accessories on Apple store.

However, in India refurbished iPhone may never be sold, as the Indian government had already turned down Apple’s proposal to import refurbished phones and sell them in the country.