Hi
@BlueMoose,
Thank you for reaching out to inquire about Apple's trade-in programs. As it turns out, there are two separate trade-in options. One is a trade attached to a purchase and the other is a trade without a purchase. The trade with purchase offers either an instant credit or a refund credit back to your credit cards. The trade without purchase program offers an Apple Gift Card that can be used towards any Apple purchase. We would love to answer any questions that you may have. You may contact me directly at
ArthurA@phobio.com. I look forward to assisting you.
All the best,
-Arthur