Apple Cuts Trade-In Value of iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and iPad Models

[MacRumors]

Apple has once again adjusted the maximum trade-in values of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac models, lowering the amount customers can receive when trading in their existing devices for one of the company's newer products.

The old and updated iPhone trade-in values can be found below.

• iPhone 12 Pro Max: Up to $600, down from $650
• iPhone 12 Pro: Up to $500, down from $550
• iPhone 12: Up to $400, down from $420
• iPhone 12 miin: Up to $300, down from $320
• 2nd generation iPhone SE: Up to $140, down from $150
• iPhone 11 Pro Max: Up to $400, down from $420
• iPhone 11 Pro: Up to $300, down from $350
• iPhone 11: Up to $230, down from $300
• iPhone XS Max: Up to $220, down from $250
• iPhone XS: Up to $170, down from $200
• iPhone XR: Up to $160, down from $200
• iPhone X: Up to $150, down from $170
• iPhone 8 Plus: Up to $140, down from $160
• iPhone 8: Up to $90, down from $100
• iPhone 6s Plus: Up to $40, down from $50
• iPhone 6s: Up to $25, down from $30

Apple also updated trade-in values for the Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch, which can be seen below.

• iMac Pro: Up to $1350, down from $1500
• iMac: Up to $830, down from $850
• Mac Pro: Up to $1800, down from $2000
• Mac mini: Up to $400, down from $450
  
• iPad Pro: Up to $555, down from $655
• iPad Air: Up to $275, down from $290
• iPad: Up to $180, down from $190
• iPad mini: Up to $185, down from $200
  
• Apple Watch SE: Up to $105, down from $120
• Apple Watch Series 5: Up to $115, down from $120
• Apple Watch Series 4: Up to $75, down from $85
• Apple Watch Series 3: Up to $40, down from $50

As a reminder, the prices listed on Apple's trade-in websites are only estimates. The actual trade-in value will vary depending on device condition. Apple periodically changes trade-in values and more information can be seen on Apple's website.

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[dantracht]

I usually sell my apple gear on FB marketplace anyway, but cmon. This isn’t much of a change, but it’s still the principle.

 

[JosephAW]

More reason for me to keep my iPhone 11 Pro Max 256 and not upgrade to the latest and greatest. Works fine.

 

[apocalyarts]

Lol, they're really gearing up for the M2 Air launch, aren't they?

 

[macdisciple]

I got $75 in trade for a late-2013 iMac last week. 😊

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Saving every little penny from everywhere Apple can. Wonder if the new iMac Studio is also affected by this. 🤔

 

[apocalyarts]

Looks like they reduced some MBP trade-ins as well, my 2016 MBP which I was planning to trade in is now 190€. Down from 230€ previously I think.

 

[JPack]

$370 for M1 MBA. How generous of you, Apple.

 

[sniffies]

Are these reductions permanent? Or do they increase values around major new product launches?

 

[nfl46]

Lol. I’d never trade my device into Apple. Try Swappa to get more money off your device. I understand convenience but I’ll rather to get $100-$200 more by selling it.

 

[44267547]

These price slashes is mainly typical of Apple right before iPhone production is slated usually mid July. Nothing really unusual here.

 

[44267547]

Lol. I’d never trade my device into Apple. Try Swappa to get more money off your device.

Nah.

I’d rather play the saftey card of just trading in with Apple direct. No hassles, straight-forward and not dealing with shady tactics from unknown buyers. I don’t need to make ‘top dollar’ for my electronic products.

I mean, Swappa is great for getting scammed, if that’s your thing.

 

[JCCL]

Nah.

I’d rather Play the saftey card of just trading in with Apple direct. No hassles, straight-forward and not dealing with shady tactics from unknown buyers. I don’t need to make ‘top dollar’ for my electronic products.

I mean, Swappa is great for getting scammed, if that’s your thing.

If you have common sense you can see the red flags of getting scammed. But hey, your devices, your choice. These trade in prices are ridiculous compared to market, I’d rather keep in a drawer or as backup than trading in for this

 

[44267547]

These trade in prices are ridiculous compared to market

I don’t really care about the trade-in prices, like I said prior, the money isn’t important to me at all making ‘top dollar’. I don’t have a need for these products once I replace them, and I’m disinterested in selling to strangers on Facebook marketplace who won’t show up, and/or not looking to get scammed on eBay or Swappa. That’s a hard pass. So that means if I can send my phone direct to Apple for a trade-in, then I’m all for it.

 

[bLackjackj]

Must be the Cost of a Living pressures Apple is facing, like all of us..🥺

 

[julesme]

Given ongoing inflation (which is likely adding to retail price of new products), the price cuts arguably sting worse than usual.

That said, I typically trade in with Apple because of how easy and consistent the experience is (especially when processed in-store).

 

[nfl46]

Nah.

I’d rather play the saftey card of just trading in with Apple direct. No hassles, straight-forward and not dealing with shady tactics from unknown buyers. I don’t need to make ‘top dollar’ for my electronic products.

I mean, Swappa is great for getting scammed, if that’s your thing.

I can only speak for myself but I’ve never been scammed on Swappa. And, I’ve done over a 100 transactions on there.

 

[mikethemartian]

Must be the Cost of a Living pressures Apple is facing, like all of us..🥺

Tim’s trying to scrape up enough for travel expenses to Sun Valley Conference.

 

[TwoBytes]

Every few months there is a news article about Apple reducing trade-in value. What's next, you pay Apple to take in your old iMac?

 

[JPack]

Deflation when trading in, but that same item after refurbishment experiences inflation. It’s magic!

 

[Stromos]

Well I was getting a M2 Air and trading in my M1. That’s the end of that. Congrats Apple I’m done with your laptops. I was already on the fence waiting for the launch. Thank you for making the decision easy.

 

[arnette]

Lame. Thanks, Crapple. Not like there's a recession happening or anything

 

[BXRich]

surprised folks have had issues with Swappa. I've sold a few things through there because the items were selling better on their than the Apple trade-in values. I guess I've been lucky?

 

[JPack]

Well I was getting a M2 Air and trading in my M1. That’s the end of that. Congrats Apple I’m done with your laptops. I was already on the fence waiting for the launch. Thank you for making the decision easy.

What’s awesome is Apple kept the M1 Air at $999, yet trade-in prices plunged. It makes sense only to Apple.

 

[Stromos]

What’s awesome is Apple kept the M1 Air at $999, yet trade-in prices plunged. It makes sense only to Apple.

It was already a debated question if it was worth the upgrade for M1 users since it's not a huge upgrade. I am sure I wasn't the only one on the fence. It was a bad move.