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MacPro-LA vs Amazon Renewed

Only a 90-day guarantee. Amazon scores 1.5 on Trustpilot. · 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: At MacPro-LA you buy from the owner-run Hollywood store that inspected the device: 1-year warranty handled in-house, 30-day free returns and pickup within 1 hour. At Amazon Renewed you buy from third-party suppliers selling through Amazon. Their warranty: 90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee. Returns: 90 days under the guarantee.

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

Same Mac, lower price

MacPro-LA vs Amazon Renewed · shipping included

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Red = where Amazon Renewed falls short
MacPro-LA Amazon Renewed
Who you buy from MacPro-LA itself. The team that inspected your Mac sells it and stands behind it. Third-party suppliers selling through Amazon.
Warranty 1 year, parts and labor, handled by MacPro-LA in-house. 90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee.
Returns 30 days, free returns. 90 days under the guarantee.
Reviews 4.8★ from 3,500+ reviews on Google, Yelp, Back Market and more. Amazon: 1.5★ on Trustpilot (50,278 reviews, 67% 1-star). 61,464 BBB complaints in 3 years.
Store & pickup Yes. Hollywood showroom, pickup within 1 hour. No.

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.

Amazon Renewed

  • Third-party suppliers selling through Amazon.
  • 90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee.
  • No.
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 better than Amazon Renewed?

For most buyers, yes. At MacPro-LA you buy from the owner-run Hollywood store that inspected the device: 1-year warranty handled in-house, 30-day free returns and pickup within 1 hour. At Amazon Renewed you buy from third-party suppliers selling through Amazon. Their warranty: 90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee. Returns: 90 days under the guarantee.

Who handles the warranty at Amazon Renewed?

90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee. At MacPro-LA the 1-year warranty is handled by MacPro-LA itself, the store that inspected the device.

What do customers say about Amazon Renewed?

Amazon: 1.5★ on Trustpilot (50,278 reviews, 67% 1-star). 61,464 BBB complaints in 3 years. MacPro-LA is rated 4.8 stars from 3,500+ reviews on Google, Yelp, Back Market and more.

Can I pick up today in Los Angeles?

Yes, at MacPro-LA. Order online and pick up at 1947 N. Cahuenga Blvd. in Hollywood within 1 hour during store hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM, Sat 10 AM–2 PM.

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.

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.

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