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Best place to buy a used Mac: MacPro-LA vs Back Market, Amazon, eBay & more

9 sellers compared · 7 Macs cost less here, up to $501 · Checked November 10, 2026

1-year warrantyFrom us, not an insurer
30-day free returnsBack to us, no fees
Pickup within 1 hourHollywood store
50-point inspectionApple-certified technicians

Short answer: MacPro-LA is an owner-run Apple store in Hollywood, Los Angeles, open since 2010. You buy straight from the people who inspected the device: a 50-point inspection by Apple-certified technicians, a 1-year warranty handled in-house, 30-day free returns and pickup within 1 hour. On Back Market, Amazon Renewed, eBay, Swappa and Facebook Marketplace you buy from a third-party seller, and the warranty (if any) comes from that seller, an insurer, or nobody.

By Ray Harji, owner of MacPro-LA · Updated November 11, 2026

Same Mac, lower price

Same chip, memory and storage · shipping included

Their price is the best-condition listing we found on each site. Ours is today's in-stock price.

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9 sellers · checked November 10, 2026

Warranty included, in months

What you get without paying extra
MacPro-LA1 year, by MacPro-LA
eBay Refurbished1 yr via Allstate (insurer)
Back Market1 yr, by the seller
OWC / MacSales1 yr
ItsWorthMore1 yr, faults only
Amazon Renewed90-day guarantee
Mac of All Trades30-day claim window
GazelleNone included
SwappaNone
Facebook MarketplaceNone

Small business vs big platform

MacPro-LA

  • Owner-run since 2010. One store, one team, in Hollywood.
  • The people who test your Mac sell it and answer the phone.
  • 1-year warranty handled by us, not an insurer or a stranger.
  • See and test the exact Mac before you pay.
  • Pickup within 1 hour. 30-day free returns.
  • Your money stays with a local business and the people who work here.

Big platforms

  • Big platforms that take a cut while third-party sellers do the selling.
  • You often don't know who inspected the device.
  • Warranty from the seller, an insurer like Allstate, or nobody.
  • Online only. No store to walk into.
  • Returns go back to the seller, sometimes with fees.
  • Thousands of BBB complaints at the biggest platforms.

Full comparison

Red = where they fall short
Seller Who you buy from Warranty Returns Store & pickup
MacPro-LA MacPro-LA itself. The team that inspected your Mac sells it and stands behind it. 1 year, parts and labor, handled by MacPro-LA in-house. 30 days, free returns. Yes. Hollywood showroom, pickup within 1 hour.
Back Market A third-party seller listed on the marketplace. 1 year, but provided by the individual seller, not Back Market. Battery wear not covered. 30 days. You return it to the seller, then wait for the refund. No. Online only.
Amazon Renewed Third-party suppliers selling through Amazon. 90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee. 90 days under the guarantee. No.
eBay Refurbished Individual eBay sellers. 1 year (2 on 'Certified') through Allstate, an insurer. 'Seller Refurbished' listings get none. 30 days, free. Depends on the seller.
Swappa Individual people and small sellers. None from Swappa. Some sellers add their own. Each seller sets their own. Change-of-mind returns not guaranteed. No. Ship or meet the seller.
Facebook Marketplace A stranger. None. Purchase Protection covers shipped checkout orders only. Local pickup: not covered. You meet a stranger somewhere.
Mac of All Trades Mac of All Trades. Hardware claims only within 30 days of the order. Batteries 30 days. You pay shipping to their service center. 30 days, 10% restocking fee on refunds. No showroom found.
OWC / MacSales OWC. 1 year on used Macs. 30 days. Restocking fee 5% unopened, 15% opened, 25% if condition differs. You pay return shipping. No store found.
Gazelle Gazelle (ecoATM). Sells phones and iPads, no Macs. None included. Paid 1-year plan with a $50 deductible per claim. 30 days, free. No.
ItsWorthMore ItsWorthMore. 12 months, mechanical faults only. 30 days, must be approved first. You pay return shipping unless it's defective. No store found.
See it, test it, take it home today.1947 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood · Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 10–2 · (323) 378-5603
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Questions

Is MacPro-LA legit?

Yes. MacPro-LA is an owner-run Apple store at 1947 N. Cahuenga Blvd. in Hollywood, open since 2010, rated 4.8 stars from 3,500+ reviews on Google, Yelp, Back Market and more. Every device passes a 50-point inspection by Apple-certified technicians and comes with a 1-year warranty and 30-day free returns.

Is MacPro-LA better than Back Market?

On Back Market you buy from one of its third-party sellers, and the 1-year warranty comes from that seller. Back Market has 986 BBB complaints in the last 3 years. At MacPro-LA you buy from the store that inspected the Mac, the warranty is ours, and you can pick it up in Hollywood within 1 hour.

Is Amazon Renewed worth it for a Mac?

Amazon Renewed products come from third-party suppliers with a 90-day guarantee. MacPro-LA gives a 1-year warranty handled in-house, plus 30-day free returns.

Is it safe to buy a Mac on Facebook Marketplace?

It's risky. There is no warranty, and Facebook's Purchase Protection does not cover local pickup. Meta has a D- rating from the BBB. At MacPro-LA you can test the Mac in our store and it comes with a 1-year warranty.

Does Gazelle sell MacBooks?

No. Gazelle sells phones and iPads only, with no warranty included. Its 1-year plan costs extra and has a $50 deductible per claim.

Is Decluttr still open?

No. Decluttr closed its US business in 2025. To buy or sell an Apple device in Los Angeles, MacPro-LA is open Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM and Sat 10 AM–2 PM.

Why buy from a small business?

At a small business you deal with the owner and the technicians, not a call center. Your warranty claim goes to the people who checked your device, and your money supports a local team in Hollywood.

Can I pick up my Mac today?

Yes. Order online and pick up in Hollywood within 1 hour during store hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM, Sat 10 AM–2 PM.

How we compare

MacPro-LA prepared this page. Competitor facts come from each company's own policy pages and from Trustpilot and BBB, read on November 10, 2026. Amazon, eBay and Facebook review scores cover the whole company, not only refurbished sales. MacPro-LA prices are live in-stock prices on the same date. We update this page when terms change.

About these prices

MacPro-LA prices are live in-stock prices on November 11, 2026. Other sellers' prices are the best-condition listing for the exact same configuration, shipping included, found on the same day. Prices change; we re-check this page regularly.

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