Resale value of 16GB iPad models

[zenbro]

I'm in between getting the iPad Mini 2 or the 4. Most likely If next year's model has 3D touch I will upgrade to that regardless but for now I'm not sure which one to get. Leaning towards the 4 tho.

I would get the 16GB model because I don't need more space. Only thing is If I get a iPad Mini 4 16GB now, will I be able to sell it for decent money in one year from now if I upgrade? Does 16GB hold any value these days?

What are you thoughts on this?

 

[jev425]

Are you set on the mini size? If not, I would suggest the air 2 16gb with the deal staples has going on now

 

[zenbro]

Are you set on the mini size? If not, I would suggest the air 2 16gb with the deal staples has going on now

Yeah pretty set on the mini size

 

[Mystro]

Get at least a 64gb if resale is a priority.

 

[mi7chy]

Between the two get the 4. 1GB DRAM Safari and app reloads on the 2 will quickly make you regret buying it. Only thing is 4 is not worth MSRP so take advantage of the deals out there like possibly Target cartwheel 10% off.

 

[bevsb2]

I just upgraded to the mini 4 and recycled my 2 year old mini 2, 16GB, LTE, silver for $115 from Apple. I just looked up the same device with 64GB on Apple and the amount is the same. I don't know what the price difference would be if any on sites such as eBay, Craigslist, etc.

 

[AFEPPL]

Depends on age, the iPad 2 is worth about $60 iPad mini 2 is about $110 if you trade it in to Apple.
If you go onto the site you can get a trade-in price for the devices.

http://www.apple.com/shop/browse/reuse_and_recycle

 

[Spink10]

Get at least a 64gb if resale is a priority.

If resell is the purpose get the 16GB. There is no way you get a $100 more for the extra GBs when you resell. Check used prices.

 

[tillsbury]

Absolutely stick to the 16Gb models for resale. Potential buyers are usually wanting machines for their kids, not caring about high specs at all. A 64Gb model is worth only slightly more second-hand than a 16Gb.

 

[zenbro]

Yeah looks like I'm going to get the Mini4 16GB - makes sense after reading all the replies. Thanks guys!

 

[rgarjr]

You'll always end up losing a lot of resale value on the 64, and 128GB models.

 

[zenbro]

About the Ipad Mini 2 - which model is more favored? White or Black front?

Also will you get a lot more resale value out of it by getting the WIFI + Cellular?

 

[CaptMarvel]

white front looks more pristine to me, others say black front makes better for watching movies, etc.

 

[MICHAELSD]

Resale value decreases with each higher capacity model. I.e. 128gb nets a similar sale price to 64gb. It's certainly not a $100 premium.

 

[Spink10]

About the Ipad Mini 2 - which model is more favored? White or Black front?

Also will you get a lot more resale value out of it by getting the WIFI + Cellular?

Buy the cheapest spec one will always be the "best" for resale. Whatever you pay for cellular you will not get back when you resell.