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jlors

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I'm looking at buying a used 10.5" 64GB iPad Pro (wifi only) w/ Apple Pencil & Case that's in like new condition for $400. The bundle comes with original box + wrappings and everything. It is a local buyer and I'm not really worried about them ripping me off - looked through their profile and they are a professional photog in town that just doesn't use the item.

Does that seem like a good deal? I want a IPP and don't super want to spend over $450 and feel like this may be my best bet besides taking a risk on an 11" on eBay (and that's if I'm lucky and can find a cheap one)...

Only worried about how quickly it may get outdated or lose value, and while I'd prefer the uniform bevels of the newer gens I think I can live with bigger bevels (plus I do like the headphone jack and touch ID).

I work as a graphic designer and since Illustrator is now supported on iPad I figured I'd look into getting one. I am also in the beginning stages of learning to illustrate/draw. There isn't a super huge necessity for me to have the Pro versus other models... just that I figured if I could acquire an IPP at a reasonable deal I might as well.. thoughts?
 
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Chevyguy2021

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I would spend another $100 and get the 11 pro 2018 or try to get it for like $350. I just sold my 11 pro 64gb 2018 on swappa for $510.
The "bright spot on the screen" was an issue I had on my 10.5 iPad Pro. It was super annoying so I traded it in to apple back in 2018 and got the iPad Pro 11. It was an amazing device. I would inspect the screen to see If it has the bright spot issue. I would personally not buy a 10.5 due to the screen issue that has happen to many people.
 

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I'm looking at buying a used 10.5" 64GB iPad Pro (wifi only) w/ Apple Pencil & Case that's in like new condition for $400. Comes with original box + wrappings and everything. It is a local buyer and I'm not really worried about them ripping me off - looked through their profile and they are a professional photog in town that just doesn't use the item.

Does that seem like a good deal? I want a IPP and don't super want to spend over $450 and feel like this may be my best bet besides taking a risk on an 11" on eBay (and that's if I'm lucky and can find a cheap one)...

Only worried about how quickly it may get outdated or lose value, and while I'd prefer the uniform bevels of the newer gens I think I can live with bigger bevels (plus I do like the headphone jack and touch ID).

I work as a graphic designer and since Illustrator is now supported on iPad I figured I'd look into getting one. I am also in the beginning stages of learning to illustrate/draw. There isn't a super huge necessity for me to have the Pro versus other models... just that I figured if I could acquire an IPP at a reasonable deal I might as well.. thoughts?
No, that isn't a good deal. Steer away from it.
 
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jlors

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Noted, thanks for your replies! Having a pretty hard time finding 2018 11" IPP's closer to my price range but I'll keep looking!
 

jlors

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I've had that internal debate as well, but I'm pretty interested in ProMotion and the Laminated display...
 
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jlors

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exactly, I would give up promotion anyday in echange for not having the white spot...
I hear ya! I feel like this is moreso a common issue with the 10.5 than with the 11 right? I did pass on the original deal mentioned in the original post - looking at 2018 11's now!
 
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