What do you make of this deal?

[klover]

I've been offered a sealed, 16GB iPhone 4 on trade for my 16GB Ipad (Wifi-only model)/Apple case/Connection Kit.

Who's getting the better deal, me or the other guy?

It comes locked to a carrier (which I can remedy for $50) but no contract to deal with.

It seems like a good deal to me but maybe I'm missing something...thoughts?

 

[sbddude]

retail on an iPhone is $599, retail on the iPad is $499. Add in the case and connection kit and you're almost even. I think it's a fair trade, especially since the iphone is sealed.

 

[j3yq]

It's about how you look at it, he gets what he wants you get what you want. The resell on an iPad is about $380-400, sometimes as low as $350 since refurbs as $429. Add in your case and CCK for an extra $20 apiece and you target range is now $420-$440 for a descent sale.

 

[klover]

retail on an iPhone is $599, retail on the iPad is $499. Add in the case and connection kit and you're almost even. I think it's a fair trade, especially since the iphone is sealed.

Thanks. That's pretty much how I calculated it but wanted a second opinion.

 

[countrydweller]

It's about how you look at it, he gets what he wants you get what you want. The resell on an iPad is about $380-400, sometimes as low as $350 since refurbs as $429. Add in your case and CCK for an extra $20 apiece and you target range is now $420-$440 for a descent sale.

I'd say it's a good deal, the old iPads will drop in price when the new model is out.

 

[MacDawg]

It is only a good deal if it is something you want
Value is not just measured in monetary resale amount

 

[Interstella5555]

It is only a good deal if it is something you want
Value is not just measured in monetary resale amount

That, and it's hard to place value on something the needs a monthly payment to fully function and something that doesn't.

 

[klover]

Thanks all.

I'm definitely in need of a new phone (and the iPhone will be my first of its kind). Just wanted to make sure it was a reasonably affordable way to get one without losing too much vs. a cash sale of iPad.