Apple to Launch In-Store Mac Trade-In Program in the U.S. and Canada Next Week

[MacRumors]

Apple is planning to launch a Mac trade-in program at its retail stores in the United States and Canada next week, reports Bloomberg.

The new program, which kicks off on June 15 in the United States and June 18 in Canada, will allow customers to exchange a Mac for credit that can be put on a gift card or used to cut the cost of a new computer.

Apple has long allowed Mac trade-ins on its website, but has not accepted Mac trade-ins in its retail store locations. The new Mac trade-in option will join in-store trade-in programs for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

According to Bloomberg, Apple may be introducing the program as a way to boost Mac sales by providing customers with an easier way to get a credit for an old machine. With the new trade-in program, customers will no longer need to hassle with doing a trade-in by mail, and can get an immediate credit when making an in-store purchase.

Article Link: Apple to Launch In-Store Mac Trade-In Program in the U.S. and Canada Next Week

 

[WhoDatWayne]

I like that idea as long as it is a competitive value.

 

[UltimateSyn]

Better get those Intel Macs off your hands now!

 

[stukdog]

I have a huge stack of Macs to trade in. I wonder if there will be a limit...

 

[ArtOfWarfare]

What can I get for my 2007 iMac? How about a 2008 MacBook Air (I think the Air still boots up, even!)

 

[macfan90]

What the guy above me said. I got an online quote of $1440 for my computer, I doubt Apple will match or come close, but let's see.
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What can I get for my 2007 iMac?

honestly, free recycling is it

 

[QCassidy352]

I like that idea as long as it is a competitive value.

Narrator: It wasn't a competitive value.

 

[JosephAW]

Can't wait to trade in my PowerBook G5.

 

[CJ Dorschel]

Nice. This definitely simplifies the process from shipping in a system, waiting for confirmation, evaluation, then credit to purchase a new one as it can all be done in store at once. Essentially what they have done with iDevices.

 

[tcphoto1]

Has anyone ever entered their trade in information in Apples website and felt like it was anywhere near fair? Odds are, whether it's them or another entity it will be sold overseas at least twice what they paid you.

 

[JosephAW]

This will compliment the no interest purchases on the Apple Card.

 

[nwcs]

I’d rather sell to Mac of all trades. When I sold my MacBook Pro a while ago it was a super easy process and the check matched the quote. It was a higher price than most other places as well and much easier than dealing with private parties.

 

[dlastmango]

Cant wait to be offered $115 for a 2018 MBP.

 

[CJ Dorschel]

Has anyone ever entered their trade in information in Apples website and felt like it was anywhere near fair? Odds are, whether it's them or another entity it will be sold overseas at least twice what they paid you.

it‘s a joke. Before mobile devices were unlocked and were still on two year contracts, many of us used to sell our iPhones unlocked via jailbreaking methods on eBay for $400-$600 every year which allowed us to trade up without having to be on a contract. That changed everything and iPhones and most mobile devices are well over $600 out of pocket now.

We’ve essentially traded value for convenience as now most goods are valued less even if you sell them on your own due to the trade in values set by major corporations and the plethora of selling apps.

 

[hybrid_x]

They have to feed the refurb machine somehow. Makes sense.

Curious that they say this is coming to Canada, because Apple doesn't even have an iPhone trade-in program in Canada yet.

I'd love to trade my 13" MBP in on a new 16".

 

[dwaltwhit]

What can I get for my 2007 iMac? How about a 2008 MacBook Air (I think the Air still boots up, even!)

I checked online for my 2011 imac and they offered to recycle it for me...

 

[jerryk]

Anyone's Apple store open these days?

 

[ouimetnick]

I find it to be a smarter decision by selling them myself. I realize that this trade in is no different than when folks trade in their vehicle. However if I can get significantly more by selling privately, I’ll go that route.
Sold my iPhone X right after the Xs models were announced. Paid $1099 at launch and sold for $875.
I guess if you have a disposable income or the private party value isn’t much more, the trade in makes perfect sense.

 

[newyorksole]

Nice. This definitely simplifies the process from shipping in a system, waiting for confirmation, evaluation, then credit to purchase a new one as it can all be done in store at once. Essentially what they have done with iDevices.

I feel bad for the retail employees who will be dealing with this on top of the other trade ins. I wonder if they’ll have to have some computers opened up. Seems pretty time consuming already.

 

[KindredMAC]

Cant wait to be offered $115 for a 2018 MBP.

You think THAT much???

 

[jerryk]

You think THAT much???

I got 1500 for my 2018 15" late last year. Best I could get on other sites was 1550 so I took Apple credit against my MBP 16" order.

 

[tardman91]

Has anyone ever entered their trade in information in Apples website and felt like it was anywhere near fair? Odds are, whether it's them or another entity it will be sold overseas at least twice what they paid you.

I got a killer offer on an iPhone 6 back when they were doubling credit to push XRs. Way more than I could have sold it for online.

 

[Wags]

We should get more in stores if they see in great condition but will never happen.

 

[Blackstick]

They quoted $250 for an iMac... I sold it on eBay for $625... I understand convenience, but leaving almost $400 on the table was silly.

 

[satchmo]

They have to feed the refurb machine somehow. Makes sense.

Curious that they say this is coming to Canada, because Apple doesn't even have an iPhone trade-in program in Canada yet.

I'd love to trade my 13" MBP in on a new 16".

I think we do. At least in Toronto, they were quoting me prices for my used iPhone.
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It would be nice if the discount was taken right off the newly purchased item. At least you’d save a bit more from the provincial/state sales tax.