For at least the third time this year, Apple has slashed trade-in values for its various products.
That means if you shop at Apple this holiday season and plan to trade in your old device for a new one, the credit you’ll get will be less than if you did it before November 10th.
Comparing Apple’s current trade-in website to the archived version, we see some pretty significant changes in the maximum trade-in values across the product range.
For an iPhone, the trade-in value largely depends on the model, storage size, and condition. For example, until Wednesday, the maximum trade-in value for the iPhone 13 Pro Max was $720, but it was reduced to $650.
The maximum trade-in for the iPhone 13 Pro has also dropped by $50, from $600 to $550, while trading in an iPhone 13 will get you up to $450, down from $470.
As for slightly older devices, the iPhone 12 Pro used to set you back up to $430, down from $400, while the iPhone 11 Pro now sets you back up to $250, down from $300.
Several devices have retained their trade-in value, including the two recalled iPhone Minis (12 and 13), which still run you up to $250 and $380, respectively. The iPhone SE 2 also continues to get you up to $100.
Looking at some of its other products, we see that anyone trading in an iPad Pro will now get up to $445, down from $500. The maximum trade-in value for the iPad Air is down $15 to $230, the iPad is down $35 to $160, and the iPad Mini is down $15 to $240.
PCs are also affected, with, for example, the maximum trade-in value for a MacBook Pro now being $630, up from $850, and an iMac getting you up to $530 from $680 before.
Even the tiny Apple Watch doesn’t escape trade-in discounts. For example, trading in your Apple Watch Series 6 will get you up to $105, down from $125, while the maximum trade-in value for the SE is $70, down $5. The Apple Watch Series 7 remains unchanged at up to $155.
It’s normal for Apple to take steps like this, but the timing could bother some customers who recently planned to buy an Apple with a trade-in as part of the deal, especially as we head into the holiday season when personal finances can be tight.
Of course, you don’t have to trade in your phone with Apple. In fact, choosing a different route will likely get you a better deal. Digital Trends has great tips for selling your iPhone, though the tips can easily be applied to other gadgets as well.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn