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which ipad2 has the best reselling value

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dbmnk

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wich model of ipad2 will resell with least loss?

I want to try out an ipad, but if it isn't for me, I'll sell it again.

I'll need 64GB, but won't be needing 3G much
- but if I'll be selling it again, would it be easier to sell with or without 3G?
 
dbmnk said:
wich model of ipad2 will resell with least loss?

I want to try out an ipad, but if it isn't for me, I'll sell it again.

I'll need 64GB, but won't be needing 3G much
- but if I'll be selling it again, would it be easier to sell with or without 3G?
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Since iPad 2s aren't that scarce any more, the one that will resell with the least loss is the cheapest one.
 
really? not scarce its still 1-2 weeks for shipping and cannot find a store near me that has any in stock
 
dbmnk said:
wich model of ipad2 will resell with least loss?

I want to try out an ipad, but if it isn't for me, I'll sell it again.
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Generally, the easiest to sell is always going to be the middle of the road / most-popular model. for the ipad2, I'd say that's the 32GB 3G GSM version.

A 64GB 3G is the top of the line and most expensive; smaller number of buyers, likely higher delta between purchase & resale. (or maybe not; tough to predict the future!)

Best bet may be to buy from Walmart, Samclub (if you have membership), or Target. They have the most generous return policies; even if they charge restocking you'd likely be better off than reselling. Plus if you get/use Target's RedCard they knock 5% off the purchase price.
 
ZombieZakk said:
really? not scarce its still 1-2 weeks for shipping and cannot find a store near me that has any in stock
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really? where are you located? :confused:

where I am in the Boston area, it's pretty easy to locate one. The Apple store seems to have a variety of stock on a daily basis. And Target too.
 
deeddawg said:
Generally, the easiest to sell is always going to be the middle of the road / most-popular model. for the ipad2, I'd say that's the 32GB 3G GSM version.

A 64GB 3G is the top of the line and most expensive; smaller number of buyers, likely higher delta between purchase & resale. (or maybe not; tough to predict the future!)

Best bet may be to buy from Walmart, Samclub (if you have membership), or Target. They have the most generous return policies; even if they charge restocking you'd likely be better off than reselling. Plus if you get/use Target's RedCard they knock 5% off the purchase price.
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Yah but the number of buyers is more or less cancelled out by the number of sellers, and since we're still talking about a pretty large number of both I think it's pretty much a wash. You're right about the delta though and of course it's the absolute dollar difference that matters in these situations -- it's better to sell a 16GB WiFi at a 40% loss than a 64GB 3G at a 20% loss.

Good idea on the returning too.
 
I picked an ATT 32 GB for 800 yest. thats like 7 bux more than apple store.

have no clue how these guys are making any money.
 
dacapo said:
really? where are you located? :confused:

where I am in the Boston area, it's pretty easy to locate one. The Apple store seems to have a variety of stock on a daily basis. And Target too.
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im in monmouth county new jersey hazlet to be exact called the 2 apple stores within an hour ride the 3 local best buys, and targets. Some had a 3g model or a 16gb model.

i ordered a 64gb wifi white that should be here soon. but i haveen trying regularly since release
 
dbmnk said:
wich model of ipad2 will resell with least loss?

I want to try out an ipad, but if it isn't for me, I'll sell it again.

I'll need 64GB, but won't be needing 3G much
- but if I'll be selling it again, would it be easier to sell with or without 3G?
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A sealed in the box iPad 2. Should get full retail value.

I kid, I kid!!!

Well you said it yourself, you need a WiFi 64GB. So get a WiFi 64GB.
 
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