Apple Increases Mac Trade-In Values for a Limited Time

[MacRumors]

Apple today increased its estimated trade-in values for select Mac models in the United States, with the full changes outlined below.

Apple says the extra trade-in credit for select Macs is available with the purchase of an eligible new Apple device through April 2.

The trade-in values increased by between $10 and $50.

Model	New Value	Old Value
MacBook Pro​	Up to $925​	Up to $915​
MacBook Air​	Up to $435​	Up to $425​
MacBook​	Up to $140​	Up to $90​
iMac​	Up to $315​	Up to $305​
iMac Pro​	Up to $455​	Up to $405​
Mac mini​	Up to $375​	Up to $365​
Mac Studio​	Up to $1,150​	Up to $1,140​
Mac Pro​	Up to $720​	Up to $670​

Trade-ins can be completed on Apple's website or at an Apple Store, and the credit can be applied towards the purchase of a new Apple product, or placed on an Apple gift card for later use. Visit the trade-in page on Apple's website for more details.

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[Nismo73]

Didn't they just go down? 🤷🏼‍♂️

 

[scrapesleon]

these trade in values are a joke

 

[DrPangloss1759]

$10? Start the parade...

 

[rm5]

Am I understanding this right? So if you bought a $10K Mac Pro, the most you can trade it in for is $720? There's no way...

 

[Baseiseough]

Am I understanding this right? So if you bought a $10K Mac Pro, the most you can trade it in for is $720? There's no way...

Only if it's equipped with the Mac Pro wheels. Otherwise, these machines are worthless..

 

[youteonduty]

just googled

iphone 16 pro max production cost in india around 490 USD

i wonder what the production cost is for these machines and how much money you pay as a consumer to buy these new machine’s and eventually when you do trade in

 

[Sheepish-Lord]

Another good reason never to get a build to order (BTO) if you are a frequent upgrader as they never take those into account.

 

[steve333]

According to the link I can get $165 off by trading in my 2018 Mac Mini
I was planning on keeping it as a back up in case I have to bring in the new Mini I was going to buy, but this is tempting.

 

[raythompsontn]

Those values say “up to”. Which in reality means much less.

 

[Astuces iOS]

Am I understanding this right? So if you bought a $10K Mac Pro, the most you can trade it in for is $720? There's no way...

Yes since apple is doing nothing with it I guess? They recycle maybe… I don’t know.

 

[jz0309]

These trade-in values fluctuate all the time, and the responses here are always the same.
There are other places to trade in or sell your Mac’s, you have options.
It’s the convenience factor that lets people trade in with Apple.

 

[macinfojunkie]

Imagine buying a tricked out Macbook Pro and only getting 10c on the $ if you trade it in a year later!

Ok, I get it is totally voluntary, but it is insulting how little Apple will offer on their well specced trade ins.

 

[slomtbr]

"Ten bucks is ten bucks."
- Geddy Lee

 

[macinfojunkie]

Am I understanding this right? So if you bought a $10K Mac Pro, the most you can trade it in for is $720? There's no way...

They seem to model this practise on entry level specs and ignore any BTO added value…… of course if the model then ends up back on the refurb store shelf, I’m guessing they won’t be passing the bargain price onto the next purchaser! That wound’t do would it! Lol

 

[icanhazmac]

Those values say “up to”. Which in reality means much less.

Like anything else, condition matters. I have traded a couple of devices, in store, and never gotten less than the advertised price. Last one was my 2017 dumpster fire MBP.

They are not top dollar offers, by any stretch, but I will take the convenience of not getting scammed or killed in a private sale.

 

[sw1tcher]

Another good reason never to get a build to order (BTO) if you are a frequent upgrader as they never take those into account.

The same is true for the highest capacity (1TB) iPhone Pro vs the 128GB iPhone Pro, or 1TB iPhone Pro Max vs 256GB iPhone Pro Max

 

[transpo1]

Am I understanding this right? So if you bought a $10K Mac Pro, the most you can trade it in for is $720? There's no way...

Or $925 for a $7.5k MacBook Pro

 

[dumastudetto]

Wow.

There's never been a better time to trade in your Apple devices and upgrade to the latest tech.

 

[kjvmartin]

I take this as a sign they are trying to increase Mac sales. I for one am about a year later than usual on my upgrade cycle because the original 14" M1 is still speeding along. I can't be the only one.

Apple is usually pretty competitive on trade-in value. It's a ton of hassle to re-sell these days. eBay has gotten *horrible*. I've been re-selling my used gear for 22 years, and I've finally stopped. Too many people are trying to abuse the system and it becomes an expensive headache to fight those battles. Alternatively, you have the risk of meeting someone for an in person pickup, which may net you $100-$200 more than Apple would give for the trade in. Simply not worth the hassle.

 

[Johnny907]

Am I understanding this right? So if you bought a $10K Mac Pro, the most you can trade it in for is $720? There's no way...

Oh yeah. Top of the line flawless stainless steel series 8 has the exact same trade in value as a “gently used” Aluminum series 8.
It makes zero sense until you accept Apple retail pricing is a complete scam.

 

[G5isAlive]

Those values say “up to”. Which in reality means much less.

Not in my experience. For the convenience, I have traded in several machines and phones and always got Apple's top price. But then I keep my gear in good to great shape. I suspect it could be less if I tried to trade in something that was beat up.

 

[klasma]

Am I understanding this right? So if you bought a $10K Mac Pro, the most you can trade it in for is $720? There's no way...

Inflation is a bitch.

 

[Allen_Wentz]

Oh yeah. Top of the line flawless stainless steel series 8 has the exact same trade in value as a “gently used” Aluminum series 8.
It makes zero sense until you accept Apple retail pricing is a complete scam.

What "scam?" Just do not buy. Apple is not "scamming" you.

Some of us just buy our Macs well configured and use them for seven years or so. No worrying about what trade in values might be except every 7 years, if then. Those who choose short life cycles can waste time playing resell games.

 

[klasma]

i wonder what the production cost is for these machines and how much money you pay as a consumer to buy these new machine’s and eventually when you do trade in

Apple has over 40% gross profit margins and around 25% net profit margins (https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/AAPL/apple/profit-margins). The latter is after deducting taxes and all operating costs (including R&D IINM).