If so, I wonder what would the justification be to keep or sell. I could see myself keeping it as its performance is still more than acceptable in 2024. My 12.9" also has LTE. This would make the decision to get the 2024 11" much easier.
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iPad Pro Should I sell the 2018 12.9" iPad Pro after upgrading to a 2024 iPad Pro?
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Personally, I’d keep it. Then again, I like having the option of choosing an iPad size based on what I’m doing.
Old iPads make great hand me downs. I even donated my old iPads to family friends and their kids that couldn't afford a piece of tech.
I am planning on getting the M4 13in (still don't know if I go with 256 or 1TB for the RAM). I kept my 2018 12.9 (512GB wifi) when I got the M1 12.9 because it was lighter and have a matte screen protector (wanted the miniled with no degradation). I will be keeping the M1 for the better speakers and the nano SIM. But I am thinking of selling the 2018. I generally only sell old devices when I can make a decent amount. For me a decent amount for the 2018 with smart keyboard would be 400-500. Much less than 400 I might end up keeping it (400 is what I sold my 2015 with smart keyboard 3 years ago). I don't hand down devices (my family is not interested in buying anyway and I don't give them away).
Sell. My vote is cash in while it still has some value and move it on out. You already bought the new, so I don’t see why you would use the old instead of the new.
Sell. Its doubtful iOS18 will even support the 2018 Pro so it wouldn't even make a good 'hand me down' for long.
I actually used mine as a trade in, first time I've done that. I looked up prices on eBay, and looked like around $350-370 and the trade in was $315, after shipping and eBay's rip off fees it would be around the same amount.
“Derisory” - learned a new word to day. Thanks!
Sounds like it could be related to “derisive”.
I think the real "derisory" amount is what one gets from trade-ins, that's why I NEVER do that. Proper selling instead can get you some decent amount with Apple, but it's all a matter of timing, past a certain time you might get peanuts even by selling. If that's worth it, it depends on the person, I'd rather keep an old iPad pro (despite having several new ones) than sell it fot $50 or less (even if I use it once or twice a year)
iPads have terrible resale value from Apple with the Apple Watch being the worst. As a frequent upgrader its part of the reason I don’t buy iPads anymore, you’ll spend $1K new then Apple will offer you $180 a year later like GTFO.
I was surprised that my 2018 iPad Pro is worth over 300 quid, in Apple trade in.
Thing is, if I get the money for the iPad, I’m left with a Smart Folio, and Magic Keyboard. Both boxed, as new. I don’t have any family members to pass it on to, so I can just keep it, or let it go.
If anyone is interested in the bundle, let me know (UK.)
Thing is, if I get the money for the iPad, I’m left with a Smart Folio, and Magic Keyboard. Both boxed, as new. I don’t have any family members to pass it on to, so I can just keep it, or let it go.
If anyone is interested in the bundle, let me know (UK.)