Will Apple Renege on Trade in Vale of 2016 MBP

[smithdr]

Hi All,

There was a article in MacRumors regarding reduced trade-in values of MBP. When I ordered my 2021 MBP16 on October 25 the trade-in value for my 2016 MBP was $750. Today, I see that Apple has reduced the trade-in value of my 2016 MBP to $720.

The question is, will Apple renege on the $750 trade-in value. Not that $30 is all that important in the broad scheme of things, but the trade-in value was $750 at the time I place my order.

Thoughts.

Don

 

[pmiles]

It's the value of the device when received that matters. They could quote you $0 at that point depending on it's condition. So your initial quote is just that, a quote. You have the right to refuse the downgrade in value and have the device shipped back to you. If they quoted you $720 upon receipt, you get $720 if you accept the offer.

The price they initially quote is the maximum you could expect, it is not a guaranteed price until they get the device, inspect it, and apply the value.

Many have found their devices devalued from the original quote. Some as low as $0. Again, you have the right to refuse their offer and have the item shipped back to you. Once you do that, the discount that was applied for the trade in would be removed and the amount you owe would increase. If you accept a downgraded offer, the amount you owe would also be adjusted accordingly.

 

[smithdr]

Hi P,

I understand what you are saying. But really what Apple is implying is that all 2016 MBPs are now worth only 96% of what they were before. Let's say I was induced to purchase (not really, but for sake of argument) a new MBP based on their original trade-in value at time I placed the order. And, because Apple does not have new machines available my trade-in is now worth only 96% of what ever they now decide is the fair trade-in value.

Don

BTW. My 2016 MBP15 is in pristine condition with a 3 month old battery.