Apple Adjusts Trade-In Values for Select iPhones, Macs, and More

[MacRumors]

Apple today adjusted its trade-in values for select devices in the United States, with several reductions in value going into effect across the iPhone 14 series, Apple Watch models, select Macs, and some Android smartphones.

Most reductions were slight: iPhone trade-in values decreased by up to $50, and most Android smartphones went down by $5. Meanwhile, select Apple Watch and Mac models saw the largest downward adjustments. The latest trade-in values are listed below.

iPhone 14

• iPhone 14 Pro Max: Up to $620 (vs. $650)
• iPhone 14 Pro: Up to $520 (vs. $570)
• iPhone 14 Plus: Up to $450 (vs. $470)
• iPhone 14: Up to $400 (vs. $430)

Apple Watch

• Apple Watch Ultra: Up to $390 (vs. $425)
• Apple Watch Series 8: Up to $185 (vs. $190)
• Apple Watch SE (2nd generation): Up to $125 (vs. $120)
• Apple Watch Series 7: Up to $155 (vs. $160)

Mac

• MacBook Pro: Up to $990 (vs. $1070)
• MacBook Air: Up to $550 (vs. $570)
• iMac: Up to $440 (vs. $460)

Android

• Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G: Up to $345 (vs. $340)
• Samsung Galaxy S22 5G: Up to $195 (vs. $190)
• Google Pixel 6 Pro: Up to $145 (vs. $140)

The full list of trade-in values, including those for iPads and Android smartphones, can be found on Apple's trade-in website.

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[steve09090]

Nothing surprising here. Values decrease over time. Sell it privately if you want to make money because Apple isn’t a second hand store. Apple buy items back for recycling only.

 

[CheesePuff]

Whew I traded in my M1 16" MBP just in time for $1,050

 

[jlc1978]

I'm glad I got my M3/15/Watch when I did. I'm set for a while now.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Apple buy items back for recycling only.

Naa, if they are in good condition and still a relevant model, they refurb them.

 

[bollman]

Funny, prices for Apple products down, Android phones up

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Funny, prices for Apple products down, Android phones up

Makes sense to me. There is more benefit to them in bringing in converts to the ecosystem.

 

[abatabia]

Best to sell privately. Yes it’s hassle but worth it.

 

[steve09090]

Naa, if they are in good condition and still a relevant model, they refurb them.

Do they? Refurbs aren't products returned within the 14 days?

 

[0339327]

Trade-in almost never makes sense. Sell on eBay or FB Marketplace can be a bit of a hassle but will almost always get you more money in your pocket.

 

[Razorpit]

I was on the fence before, but that extra $5 For my series 7 watch…. 🤔 AND I can still get the oxygen sensor!

 

[deaglecat]

Does this mean the refurb store prices are reduced ?

 

[helmsc]

Trade-in almost never makes sense. Sell on eBay or FB Marketplace can be a bit of a hassle but will almost always get you more money in your pocket.

Most def., I sold my iPhone 7 on FB Marketplace and got twice what Verizon was offering me.

 

[CarAnalogy]

“Adjustments.”

Not a matter of more or less, just different.

 

[CarAnalogy]

Does this mean the refurb store prices are reduced ?

Good one. Next tell me the one about them taking spec upgrades into account!

 

[jlc1978]

Do they? Refurbs aren't products returned within the 14 days?

It may be a mix because if you look at what's offered the iPhones are 12's which Apple doesn't sell so are likely trade-ins or stock kept for replacement and since many 12's are reaching the end of Applecare coverage they can pare down the replacement stock on hand. I suspect the 13s and 14s get refurbed and sold to a third party to sell. Apple likely doesn't want to directly compete with new ones they still sell.

 

[jlc1978]

Good one. Next tell me the one about them taking spec upgrades into account!

If you mean a 512 having more value than a 128, they don't. An iPhone is worth the same in trade-in no matter how much memory.

 

[CarAnalogy]

If you mean a 512 having more value than a 128, they don't. An iPhone is worth the same in trade-in no matter how much memory.

Yeah exactly my point. Sure as hell doesn’t work the other way around, you can’t tell Apple an iPhone with 512 is worth the same as 128, but they sure do tell you that when the tables turn.

 

[Porco]

If you mean a 512 having more value than a 128, they don't. An iPhone is worth the same in trade-in no matter how much memory.

I just looked up my iPhone 13 mini’s value on Apple’s UK site and 512GB was valued at £295, whereas 128GB was valued at £250. So there was a difference, albeit a pathetic one.

Edit: tried the US site and there was no question about capacity, you’re right. Weird discrepancy.

 

[Astro7x]

Glad to see my iMac Pro is worth $490. lol

 

[bodhisattva]

Nothing surprising here. Values decrease over time. Sell it privately if you want to make money because Apple isn’t a second hand store. Apple buy items back for recycling only.

Agree 100%. I went to trade in my old 2013 Mac Pro and was at first shocked that my fully loaded, maxed out, turbo charged, time warping, time-space bending work horse of a machine I carefully crafted over years and spent upwards above $10k was suddenly worth $400. Then I remembered your exact point. Conceded and that said machine now humbly resides on a desk as a family backup system (that is still incredibly capable as its intel DNA and aging hardware slowly feels the sting of time).

 

[bodhisattva]

Trade-in almost never makes sense. Sell on eBay or FB Marketplace can be a bit of a hassle but will almost always get you more money in your pocket.

The lure is in the convenience here. I used to always sell on eBay, but felt the temptation of an instant trade and no hassle a few times. But when the dollar amount dips too low, I now opt to keep as a backup, or go back to eBay and deal with the extra few days of hassle.

 

[webkit]

Does anyone know why Apple adjusts trade-in values by storage size in some countries but not others? For example, in the U.S. an iPhone 14 has a trade-in value of $400 regardless of storage size but in Canada, the value ranges from $480 (128GB) to $515 (512GB) depending on storage size.

 

[gaximus]

So Apple has devalued their own products while increasing their competitors products. Interesting.

 

[webkit]

Does this mean the refurb store prices are reduced ?

Apple does adjust refurb store prices down over time as well but these things aren't necessarily done simultaneously with trade-in adjustments. There have also been times when Apple increased trade-in values but didn't increase refurb prices.