Other Trade In - Microscratch

[mjschabow]

Hello. I have a question and hoping someone with a similar experience can help. I’m planning on trading in my 11 Pro Max, but it has a microscratch in the screen about 3/4 of an inch in width. It’s only visible in certain light and never when the screen is on.

What is the likelihood that I’ll get a full trade in value? Other than the microscratch, the phone is in immaculate condition.

Anyone else have experience with this scenario?

 

[johnyyz]

In my experience you get way more by selling it than you do for trading it in. Apple’s trade in values are a joke.

Why not sell it privately?

 

[mjschabow]

In my experience you get way more by selling it than you do for trading it in. Apple’s trade in values are a joke.

Why not sell it privately?

I just don’t want to deal with buyers backing out, low balling, etc. Just don’t have time for it and I’d rather just put my phone in a box and ship it out.

 

[mjschabow]

Anyone? Surely someone has sent a trade in with a microscratch before.

 

[mypyh4ooo]

Put a screen protector on and trade it in store maybe?
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Also mazuma (in the uk) don’t take condition into consideration so maybe worth a look too.

 

[Applefan2015]

@mjschabow where are you from?

I live in the UK.

I sold my Xs Max to music magpie with a cracked camera, and got price they quoted me before sending it off.

If your happy with the quote price just send it off. You might get lucky like me.

 

[bandrews]

Hello. I have a question and hoping someone with a similar experience can help. I’m planning on trading in my 11 Pro Max, but it has a microscratch in the screen about 3/4 of an inch in width. It’s only visible in certain light and never when the screen is on.

What is the likelihood that I’ll get a full trade in value? Other than the microscratch, the phone is in immaculate condition.

Anyone else have experience with this scenario?

Light wear and tear is acceptable. I've never had a problem trading in with minor scratches but they won't accept cracks or chips.

 

[mjschabow]

Light wear and tear is acceptable. I've never had a problem trading in with minor scratches but they won't accept cracks or chips.

thanks! yeah it’s definitely not a crack. Just your typical microscratch that you can’t buffer out but can barely see.