Refurbished to as-new, Grade A, Grade B, Grade C… Behind these words lies a single idea: to honestly describe the appearance of a refurbished part. The grade says nothing about how the part works — it simply helps you choose the right trade-off between cosmetics and budget.
At Place du Mac, the grade describes appearance only for a refurbished part — never how it works. All our products are tested and 100 % functional, and the warranty is identical from Refurbished to as-new all the way to Grade C. The grade simply helps you choose the right trade-off between cosmetics and budget. A Grade C works exactly like a Grade A.
The grade concerns the visible parts of a Mac: bottom and top case, trackpad, screen, and so on. It is a cosmetic-wear rating — the surface condition of the part — and nothing more.
The top of the range: the appearance closest to new. It’s the choice for anyone who wants a refurbished part whose look barely betrays any prior use.
For whom: you want the best possible condition, as close to new as it gets.A product in very good condition, close to new, but with micro-flaws: small scratches, barely visible. Use has left minimal, discreet traces.
For whom: a customer looking for a used product with very few flaws.A product that has been used, but whose overall condition remains fairly good and in no way hinders using the Mac: a few small scratches, some minor marks.
For whom: a more tolerant customer, who still doesn’t want a damaged product.A worn product, with moderate or even pronounced scratches and more visible marks. Cosmetics take a back seat: the part is fully functional, but its appearance shows the marks of time. In practice, a Grade C part is often fitted to a Mac that is already Grade C itself.
For whom: a customer who wants a product that works and doesn’t care about looks, as long as it’s reliable — or the best value for money.This is the thing to remember above all: whatever the grade, the part has passed the same tests and comes with the same warranty.
Since everything works identically, the right grade simply depends on your cosmetic standards and your budget.
There is no “bad” grade: there is the grade that suits you. Here’s how we guide our customers.
A concrete example: replacing a case on an already-scratched Mac doesn’t necessarily warrant a Grade A. A Grade C part, just as functional, will fit in perfectly — for a reduced budget.
“A Grade C is a lower-quality product.”
Wrong. A Grade C is just as reliable and functional as a Grade A or a Refurbished-to-as-new part: it has passed exactly the same tests and comes with the same warranty. The only difference is the appearance. Choosing a Grade C isn’t cutting corners on quality — it’s paying less for what you don’t notice in everyday use.
We grade each part as precisely as possible — but cosmetic wear remains, by nature, a little subjective: it can’t be measured to the millimetre. What is never subjective, however: the function, the tests and the warranty, identical for every grade. Choose according to your eye and your budget; the essentials are already covered.
No. The grade describes only the appearance of the part. All our products, whatever their grade, are tested and 100 % functional: a Grade C works exactly like a Grade A.
Yes, the warranty is identical from Refurbished to as-new all the way to Grade C. The grade changes neither reliability nor coverage: only the cosmetic aspect and the price.
Grade A is in very good condition, close to new, with only micro-flaws (small, barely visible scratches). Grade B has seen more use: a few small scratches and minor marks, without hindering use.
A fully functional product but with a more marked appearance: moderate or even pronounced scratches and visible marks. It’s the rational choice when only function matters — often fitted to a Mac that has already seen plenty of use.
The cosmetic, visible parts of the Mac: bottom and top case, trackpad, screen, and so on. It is a surface-wear rating, not a functional rating.
Place du Mac guide — the grades describe the cosmetic condition of refurbished parts (cases, trackpad, screen, etc.). All products are tested and 100 % functional, with an identical warranty whatever the grade. The cosmetic rating is carried out with the greatest care but remains, by nature, partly subjective. Apple, Mac and MacBook are trademarks of Apple Inc.; Place du Mac is an independent repairer, not affiliated with Apple Inc.
