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Apple Reduces Trade-In Values for Select iPhones, Macs, and More

Apple today adjusted its trade-in values for select devices in the United States, with several reductions in value going into effect across the iPhone 14 series, Apple Watch models, select Macs and iPads, and some Android smartphones.

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Most Apple smartphone reductions were slight: iPhone 14 trade-in values decreased by up to $20, but there were bigger cuts to Android phones. Meanwhile, select Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac models saw the largest downward adjustments. The latest trade-in values are listed below.

iPhone 14

  • iPhone 14 Pro Max: Up to $620 (vs. $630)
  • iPhone 14 Plus: Up to $400 (vs. $420)

Apple Watch

  • Apple Watch Ultra: Up to $355 (vs. $360)
  • Apple Watch SE (2nd generation): Up to $90 (vs. $110)
  • Apple Watch Series 7: Up to $125 (vs. $140)

Mac

  • MacBook Pro: Up to $925 (vs. $1,010)
  • MacBook Air: Up to $485 (vs. $525)
  • MacBook: Up to $130 (vs. $145)
  • iMac: Up to $330 (vs. $420)

iPad

  • iPad Pro: Up to $565 (vs. $580)
  • iPad: Up to $225 (vs. $250)

Android

  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G: Up to $235 (vs. $270)
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 5G: Up to $170 (vs. $235)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Up to $140 (vs. $150)
  • Google Pixel 6 Pro: Up to $125 (vs. $150)

The full list of trade-in values can be found on Apple's trade-in website.

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Top Rated Comments

29 months ago
Fine by me. I’ll just hang onto mine longer. Works just fine. My FOMO is gone and my desire to upgrade what ain’t broke has left me.
Score: 27 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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29 months ago

I have a request...a photoshopped picture of Mr. Burns tapping his fingers together, with Tim Apple's head over his.
Excellent....



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Hopefully Smarter Avatar
29 months ago
Keep your old device and NEVER trade it in with Apple.

Sell it. - Donate it (it’s worth more in a tax write-off than any cash or credit you receive). Repurpose it.
Score: 20 Votes (Like | Disagree)
vegetassj4 Avatar
29 months ago
Gotta pay for that Vision Pro R&D somehow....

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Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
AndyUnderscoreR Avatar
29 months ago
Apple should just drop this programme if they are not going to offer reasonable prices. The bad PR they get from giving customers derisory offers surely outweighs any benefits?
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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29 months ago
Tim Apple is presently in the corner with a devilish grin, slowly tapping his fingers together like Mr. Burns.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)