Only an idiot would take such a lowball offer. I sold my Series 2 42mm stainless on eBay for over double that when I bought my 3 42mm Stainless.
Hahaha ask someone for their gold edition watch...I also offer recycling for free
Not sure I'd trust ebay with all the stories I've heard about buyers scamming the sellers by saying the item was broke or something wrong, send back something else or their actual broken item and ebay refunds them the moneyI rather sell it on eBay more money
SS 42mm Series 0 are selling for around $100 on eBay. I get to keep the ($29) charging cable and ($50) band if I trade it in to Brightstar. Seems reasonable to me.
I traded in an iPhone 6+ at the Apple Store for $175 I think. They use Brightstar. Got the trade-in value subtracted from the cost on my iPhone 7 immediately.
We've got an iPhone 5 that's still fully functional — underwent battery replacement twice, though, but nothing else.Two years, just like the iPhone.![]()
Rather start an in-store recycling program for Mac Mini'sThis is ridiculous. Why would I sell a perfectly working watch for a fraction of its value?
Not sure of it's value but I agree... but I think it's more like a kick in the nards lol. I'd rather give my watch away than take their offer.seems like a slap in the face and a terrible deal
pretty sure the stainless steel apple watches are worth more than $175 just based on raw materials and the silver they use
someone prove me wrong though
seems like a slap in the face and a terrible deal
And they're all recent too! It's not like these are from 3 years ago and the company is totally differentHoly crap! I will definitely not be using them in the future. That's an insane amount of people. I'd be better off risking Craigslist.
A million quid for an Apple Watch, I think you've been ripped off.My £1000k Black SS ..... can't wait for the UK scheme ....
Expensive hardware thats up for recycling at only 2 years old just seems totally nuts to me..
$75 is something.They offer $75 for a series one watch. If something is wrong with it, they won't give you anything.
Apple today updated its Renew and Recycling program for the Apple Watch, offering Apple Store gift cards for older Apple Watch devices that are in good working condition through a partnership with Brightstar.
Apple previously allowed customers to recycle the Apple Watch through its recycling program, but there were no gift cards offered. Gift cards received from recycling products can be put towards new devices purchased from the Apple Store, either at retail locations or online.
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Gift cards are available for original Apple Watch models, Apple Watch Series 1 models, and Apple Watch Series 2 models, with Apple offering between $50 and $175 depending on device. For a 42mm stainless steel Apple Watch Series 2 in full working condition, for example, Apple is offering $175, which is the highest payout available.
For an original 42mm Apple Watch Sport model in good working condition, Apple is offering $50, the lowest payout. These prices are lower than what you might get attempting to sell a device on your own, but higher in some cases than the prices available through other trade-in programs.
Working condition means the device powers on, the enclosure is in good condition, there are no obvious signs of liquid damage, the display is in good condition, and the buttons are operational. Apple does allow for normal wear and tear when it comes to the display and the enclosure, however.
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Apple is only offering money for Apple Watch devices that meet all of the above restrictions. For devices that are damaged in some way, Apple offers free recycling through Brightstar, but no gift card.
When recycling an Apple Watch through Brightstar, the company will allow you to use your own shipping or it will send a free shipping box. Customers must make sure the Apple Watch is free of all faults, all data has been wiped, and that the battery is fully charged. It does not appear that charging cables nor Apple Watch bands need to be sent with the Apple Watch.
Apple, in partnership with Brightstar, also offers gift cards when recycling a range of older iPhones, iPads, Macs, PCs, and smartphones from third-party manufacturers.
Article Link: Apple Introduces New Apple Watch Recycling Program Offering Gift Cards Up To $175
seems like a slap in the face and a terrible deal
pretty sure the stainless steel apple watches are worth more than $175 just based on raw materials and the silver they use
someone prove me wrong though
Hmmm, I wonder...
Gold Edition up front: $17,000
Apple's Recycle price; $150?