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  1. 4sallypat

    iPhone 7/Plus iPhone 7+ Apple Trade in value differs - Why ?

    So I am getting ready to decide whether to sell online or trade in my work/business trusty reliable iPhone 7+ I got from Apple 3 years ago to replace with the upcoming 11 model (XR version). Have confusion question from experts here..... I go to the Apple website and find out there are 2...
  2. J

    iMac trade in or private sale

    I have a late 2014 27” 5k iMac with the 1TB fusion drive and I upgraded it myself to 24 GB of RAM. I’m looking to switch to a new 2019 MacBook Pro. I’m considering using the official Apple trade in service and just sending in my iMac rather than trying to sell it privately, but I’m unsure if...
  3. AMTYVLE

    Carrier AT&T iPhone payoff question

    So I have the iPhone XS Max with AT&T, paying monthly for the phone (AT&T Next Every Year) plan. As of right now I owe $87.20 on the phone, then I can trade in and upgrade early. But I obviously want to wait until September for the new iPhones. My question is, if I pay off the trade in balance...
  4. MacLawyer

    Apple Recycle Program Questions

    (This is in USA) I sent a 2013 iMac back to Apple's recycling agent when I purchased a new iMac, expecting to eventually get a credit on my purchase. FedEx says it arrived on June 12. I have no email acknowledging receipt by the agent. I certainly understand it will take the agent some time...
  5. Stuey3D

    iPhone XR Trading in an iPhone X for an iPhone XR, am I mad?

    Hi all. I currently have an iPhone X but I am seriously considering trading it in for an iPhone XR, am I a mad man? There is a reason behind my madness though and that is the claimed battery life gains. Quite often I will be at work on the phone to my mate for hours (I work in the field...
  6. jsbhowell13

    Other iPhone X resell 'disaster'

    I have been fortunate enough to purchase my new phone every year outright by using the funds from reselling my previous model, and this year I was planning on selling my iPhone X to help buy the iPhone XS Max. I'm not really a fan of trying to sell my devices on eBay and so usually just take...
  7. T

    where to sell AW S2

    Got a deal on an Apple Watch Series 3 so I'm looking to sell/trade in my S2. Found a couple of options but wanted to get some advice on where people recommend: - don't really want to do deal with the fees/hassle of ebay/craiglist - maxback is quoting $135 + $10 bonus (if cables/charger are...
  8. Y

    Strongly Debating trading the 8plus for the X

    Hey guys. I keep going back and forth weather i want to trade in my 8plus 256 gig for the X! I know its a thinner sized screen, im not crazy about the notch but my nephew who's got one says you dont even notice it unless you zoom into movies...etc.. Has anyone did this, how much did they get...
  9. harkan13

    IUP - Cracked screen mail in

    I'm on the IUP and am trading in my iPhone 7 via the mail in kit. Problem is the phone has a cracked screen. Do I need to have the screen repaired before I send it in or will they just charge me the $29 when they receive it? I've looked in the support documents and everything is vague on this...
  10. H

    Bad Phobio trade-in experience. [Merged]

    I figured this would be the best place for this question so I'm hoping someone can chime in with advice. I recently decided to upgrade from a 2015 11" MacBook to a new MacBook Pro 13". In the past I've traded in or sold devices through Gazelle, Swappa, eBay, Craigslist, and even somewhat...
  11. I

    iphone 7 plus 256gb trade up price UK

    Hi Firstly, although I've been reading the forums for a number of years - this is my first post - so hi all! I was hoping someone could help - after the keynote yesterday I'd like to upgrade to either a 8 + or X. I currently own an iphone 7 plus 256gb. I know Apple run a trade in option...
  12. csilvia

    Best Buy Preorders?

    So I was unable to get an iPhone 7+, like many, on release day (Friday), so I went to Best Buy that Sunday and preorded through them. The girl that helped me was very nice and explained how Apple sold 12 times the amount of preorders that they were ready for, and then proceeded to explain that...
  13. J

    iPhone 7 Pre-order & Trade Up

    I am wondering what the process it for pre-ordering and trading up at the same time. Can I trade-up and get the credit immediately online? It looked like the website said I'd have to go into a store to get a credit towards my upgrade immediately but I am worried that they'll take my phone on...
  14. SAB8

    Macbook Trade

    Ok guys, I own a Mid-2012 MBP 13.3" with a 2.5GHz processor with 4GB RAM and a self installed 480GB SSD that is about 3 years old. I am being offered to trade it (With possibly a $100 or maybe just a trade) to a brand new Early-2015 MBA 13.3" 1.6Ghz processor with 8GB RAM and 256GB pcie flash...
  15. willmtaylor

    Carrier Verizon Trade-In Offer?

    My mom ruined her iPhone 6 with water on a walk in the rain. It shorted out for a bit but then started up again without issue. Now there's staining/streaking on the LCD under the glass, but the phone works well otherwise. I've got her a 6(S) now, and Verizon estimated that they would pay $140...
  16. C

    Trade in old iPhone and iPad

    Hi I am thinking to get an iPad pro and Macbook. Recently, my friend brought his iPhone 4s, and he got $100 off for his buying 6s. I have iPhone 4s and iPad 3rd generations, and both are working perfectly. Do you think they offer me same discount? It will be easy to visit apple store and ask...
  17. E

    Apple iPhone trade in/up programs

    Looking for some help to understand my options. Currently, I have an iPhone 6 Plus 64GB with a cracked screen. I know that apple has 2 different options (trade up and have a low monthly fee or just straight finance with a yearly upgrade and pay $35-45 a month for 12 months) for upgrading...
  18. I

    Trade in two iPhones for one?

    Hello! Apologies if this has been asked before... But through the Apple/Brightstar trade-in program, is it possible to trade in two (or more) iPhones at the same time, for credit toward a single new iPhone? Or is the program just one-for-one? (Also, would it make any difference in this case...
  19. yaxomoxay

    Does Apple trade in oldish Macbooks (white)?

    Howdy - I have an oldish Macbook (white), which is still functioning but we don't really use that much. I has a crack on the back of the screen (on the plastic), but it works fine and the screen itself is perfect. Since I am buying an iPad pro, I was thinking if Apple buys back or trade laptops...
  20. D

    GPS out of warrantee vs upgrade advice

    Hi All, I'd like some opinions on the following: My iPhone 6 64GB is out of warrantee. MY GPS chip is dead. I've tried everything, it's definitely done. I need my GPS, I use it daily from traveling for work. Knowing that I will want an iPhone 7 in September, should I: 1. Pay the $299...