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Apple Cuts Trade-In Value of iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and iPad Models

Apple has once again adjusted the maximum trade-in values of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac models, lowering the amount customers can receive when trading in their existing devices for one of the company's newer products.

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The old and updated iPhone trade-in values can be found below.

  • iPhone 12 Pro Max: Up to $600, down from $650
  • iPhone 12 Pro: Up to $500, down from $550
  • iPhone 12: Up to $400, down from $420
  • iPhone 12 miin: Up to $300, down from $320
  • 2nd generation iPhone SE: Up to $140, down from $150
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max: Up to $400, down from $420
  • iPhone 11 Pro: Up to $300, down from $350
  • iPhone 11: Up to $230, down from $300
  • iPhone XS Max: Up to $220, down from $250
  • iPhone XS: Up to $170, down from $200
  • iPhone XR: Up to $160, down from $200
  • iPhone X: Up to $150, down from $170
  • iPhone 8 Plus: Up to $140, down from $160
  • iPhone 8: Up to $90, down from $100
  • iPhone 6s Plus: Up to $40, down from $50
  • iPhone 6s: Up to $25, down from $30

Apple also updated trade-in values for the Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch, which can be seen below.

  • iMac Pro: Up to $1350, down from $1500
  • iMac: Up to $830, down from $850
  • Mac Pro: Up to $1800, down from $2000
  • Mac mini: Up to $400, down from $450
  • iPad Pro: Up to $555, down from $655
  • iPad Air: Up to $275, down from $290
  • iPad: Up to $180, down from $190
  • iPad mini: Up to $185, down from $200
  • Apple Watch SE: Up to $105, down from $120
  • Apple Watch Series 5: Up to $115, down from $120
  • Apple Watch Series 4: Up to $75, down from $85
  • Apple Watch Series 3: Up to $40, down from $50

As a reminder, the prices listed on Apple's trade-in websites are only estimates. The actual trade-in value will vary depending on device condition. Apple periodically changes trade-in values and more information can be seen on Apple's website.

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Top Rated Comments

JPack Avatar
55 months ago
$370 for M1 MBA. How generous of you, Apple.
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
55 months ago

Nah.

I’d rather Play the saftey card of just trading in with Apple direct. No hassles, straight-forward and not dealing with shady tactics from unknown buyers. I don’t need to make ‘top dollar’ for my electronic products.

I mean, Swappa is great for getting scammed, if that’s your thing.
If you have common sense you can see the red flags of getting scammed. But hey, your devices, your choice. These trade in prices are ridiculous compared to market, I’d rather keep in a drawer or as backup than trading in for this
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
JosephAW Avatar
55 months ago
More reason for me to keep my iPhone 11 Pro Max 256 and not upgrade to the latest and greatest. Works fine. :rolleyes:
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
FasterQuieter Avatar
55 months ago
Not sure this is how inflation is supposed to work. Or maybe it is: the little guy gets screwed, the corporations get more revenue.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
kveira88 Avatar
55 months ago
The irony in Apple's products holding their value except when trading it into Apple haha
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
JPack Avatar
55 months ago

Well I was getting a M2 Air and trading in my M1. That’s the end of that. Congrats Apple I’m done with your laptops. I was already on the fence waiting for the launch. Thank you for making the decision easy.
What’s awesome is Apple kept the M1 Air at $999, yet trade-in prices plunged. It makes sense only to Apple.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)