Likely to get $300 for used entry 2014 Mini in 2017?

[Tough Guy]

Trying to work out a budget when deciding which mini to buy. The good thing about Apple products is they tend to have high resell value.

That said, I know the entry level wont be all that attractive compared to other units.

Think I could get $300 in 3 years for it?


P.S. I'm in Canada when it sells for $549 new. Over $620 with tax.

 

[blueroom]

Impossible to say, but the late 2012 Mini is still holding its value well.

 

[Naimfan]

That said, I know the entry level wont be all that attractive compared to other units.

Think I could get $300 in 3 years for it?

No.

I think you'd do well to get 33% of what you buy it for, given that it is not upgradable and has been reduced to a bare-bones machine.

 

[jdphoto]

Historically Mac Mini's do a good job holding their value, though as Naimfan said this one could be different since Apple departed from the upgradeable guts w/o a redesign. Cult of Mac had a great article on this that I've pasted below.

http://www.cultofmac.com/239904/heres-why-used-mac-minis-hold-their-prices-so-well/