Mac mini resale value

[343matt]

I am looking at replacing my Mac mini 2012 i5 model with a MacBook Pro 13" i7 or 15" i7 at the end of the year. It is the $699 base model, with the 2.5GHz Core i5, 4GB of RAM, and a 500GB HDD. There are no marks on it (Except for the removable bottom plate.) There is all of the original cables, the original box, and the receipt. How much do these Macs sell for, and what can I do to put the value up?

 

[Weaselboy]

Probably the best place to get an idea of value is to check recently ended eBay auctions for a machine like yours.

 

[fa8362]

It is the $699 base model, with the 2.5GHz Core i5, 4GB of RAM, and a 500GB HDD.

The base model price is $599, not $699.

 

[philipma1957]

the base model was 599 not 699. if you sell it with 8gb ram and not 4gb ram you would be better off. if it is under apple care you would get a better price.

I can get your model new sealed same specs 1 year warranty for about 500.

i have seen your model on ebay at 400-500.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Mac-M...7838974?pt=Apple_Desktops&hash=item4d0e9fda7e

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Mac-M...5054121?pt=Apple_Desktops&hash=item4611208329


here are 2 active listings at low 400's

 

[Omnius]

400-500. Anything you do to raise its value will cost you more than you will recoup.

If you read anything online about loading it with pirated software, that is just simply incorrect and it sends off red flags to buyers that the seller is a scam artist/criminal or moron. Common sense dictates that any buyer will return the computer to factory settings therefore any increase in value must come from hardware. Unless you have spare parts that can upgrade the machine, it'll cost you more than you'll recoup.

Sell it as it sits

 

[kingdLo]

Just picked up a base i5 mini 2 months old, keyboard and trackpad, and samsung 32" LED for 700$ total. All 2-3mos old.

Believe he wanted only 500$ without the TV so I'm guessing anywhere in the 400-500$ range.