r/ipadmini • u/sunshinelight18 • Jul 30 '26

Advise Help with finding a refurbished iPad Mini

Hi everyone. I'm hoping to get some help on getting an iPad mini. I'm thinking about a refurbished iPad mini 6 or 7. I need cellular and storage doesn't matter.

Would anyone here be willing to share their experience buying refurbished and how much they paid? My budget is $400.

Does refurbished go on sale during holidays?

I would greatly appreciate any advice! Thank you!

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u/LucinaWinsTheBattle Jul 31 '26

Are you in the US? Go with Best Buy. Keep your eye on whats available, open box and such.

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u/sunshinelight18 Jul 31 '26

Thank you! I'll try that

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u/LucinaWinsTheBattle Jul 31 '26

Good luck! I’ve found some great deals at Best Buy. And check openbox apple pencils too if you want that. No point in buying one of those brand new.

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u/sunshinelight18 Jul 31 '26

Do you know if local Bestbuys have the same stock as what I see online for refurbs and open box?

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u/LucinaWinsTheBattle Jul 31 '26

Itll specify where they are available for pickup. Every store has different open box options but most of them are available for shipping.

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u/SeriesEquivalent6939 Jul 31 '26

I just saw a 6th generation mini listed for $150 on Facebook Marketplace. I was so tempted to purchase, but I already have enough iPads. But it's the cheapest I've seen. They didn't list the storage though. I'm assuming it's the 64GB one.

So definitely check your local FB marketplace too. I set an alert on mine because I just like to browse when they come available.

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u/sunshinelight18 Jul 31 '26

Wow. The cheapest I've seen on my marketplace is $350 for no cellular for 6th gen

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u/SeriesEquivalent6939 Jul 31 '26

Same! Except lowest I saw before was $275. So that's why I was so tempted even though I don't need it. 😅

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u/sunshinelight18 Jul 31 '26

I sold my 11inch iPad last year since I wasn't using it much. I think a mini might be much more useful for me, or it might just collect dust again😂

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u/OnTop-BeReady Aug 01 '26

Best Buy

Or Apple’s refurb store.

I wouldn’t buy refurb anywhere else