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After announcing new Mac and HomePod models last week, Apple adjusted its trade-in values for select devices in the United States.

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iPhone trade-in values decreased by up to $80, and most Android smartphones also went down. Mac trade-in values remained unchanged or increased by up to $40 depending on the model, while some Apple Watch models increased in value and others decreased. Trade-in values were not changed for any iPad models.

Apple's latest trade-in values are listed below.

iPhone
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max: Up to $570 (vs. $650)
  • iPhone 13 Pro: Up to $470 (vs. $550)
  • iPhone 13: Up to $400 (vs. $450)
  • iPhone 13 mini: Up to $350 (vs. $380)
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max: Up to $400 (vs. $480)
  • iPhone 12 Pro: Up to $330 (vs. $400)
  • iPhone 12: Up to $300 (vs. $300)
  • iPhone 12 mini: Up to $250 (vs. $250)
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation): Up to $100 (vs. $100)
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max: Up to $280 (vs. $330)
  • iPhone 11 Pro: Up to $230 (vs. $250)
  • iPhone 11: Up to $200 (vs. $200)
  • iPhone XS Max: Up to $200 (vs. $200)
  • iPhone XS: Up to $160 (vs. $160)
  • iPhone XR: Up to $150 (vs. $150)
  • iPhone X: Up to $130 (vs. $130)
  • iPhone 8 Plus: Up to $100 (vs. $100)
  • iPhone 8: Up to $75 (vs. $75)
  • iPhone 7 Plus: Up to $50 (vs. $60)
  • iPhone 7: Up to $40 (vs. $40)

iPad
  • iPad Pro: Up to $445 (vs. $445)
  • iPad Air: Up to $230 (vs. $230)
  • iPad: Up to $160 (vs. $160)
  • iPad mini: Up to $240 (vs. $240)

Mac
  • MacBook Pro: Up to $670 (vs. $630)
  • MacBook Air: Up to $460 (vs. $440)
  • MacBook: Up to $110 (vs. $100)
  • iMac Pro: Up to $600 (vs. $600)
  • iMac: Up to $530 (vs. $530)
  • Mac Pro: Up to $1,250 (vs. $1,250)
  • Mac mini: Up to $340 (vs. $305)

Apple Watch
  • Apple Watch Series 7: Up to $160 (vs. $155)
  • Apple Watch Series 6: Up to $105 (vs. $105)
  • Apple Watch SE: Up to $65 (vs. $70)
  • Apple Watch Series 5: Up to $75 (vs. $80)
  • Apple Watch Series 4: Up to $45 (vs. $45)
The full list of trade-in values, including those for Android smartphones, can be found on Apple's trade-in website.

(Thanks, Brad P.!)

Article Link: Apple Adjusts Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, and More
 
I find this so annoying. Didn't they recently do this a couple or so months ago? I thought the whole purpose of the trade-in program was to promote saving the environment and negate throwing stuff away in the landfills, while getting a discount off new products. The continued "adjustments" (read, degradation) of trade-in values will just discourage people from trading in with Apple and, instead, deal with 3rd parties and hence, more risk.

Stupid.
 
Only trade to Apple if you enjoy getting the lowest dollar. Best bang for buck is the cell phone companies that offer $800-1000 for iPhone trade-ins. Sure, you are locked to their service for 2-3 years (unless you pay off early), but you would be paying their rates anyway, so why not get a brand new, free iPhone while doing it? I've done this for years and for some models pay $100 because I usually prefer the middle storage option and not the base model. One time I got $1,000 for my old phone, Apple was going to give me $300. No brainer. For other products, definitely resell yourself.
 
Mimimimimimi.....whinewhinewhine......

Apple does not resell those directly and if they resell them through 3rd parties, thats 2 parties having to cover cost.

If they send it to recycling they will only get a fraction of these prices back (if there even is money to be made).


-> Apple is not mandated to offer buybacks and you are not forced to use that service

*doh*
 
I'm not sure why Apple is being cheap about the Trade-In value. At the end of the day, it is their innovating enriching lives products. This makes me NOT want to go through the Trade-In value program or even Recycle. I blame Apple for that.
I can't wait for them to tell me my apple watch ultra is worth $240 as a trade-in in 2 years. 🥲
 
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