Apple boosts iPhone, Mac and iPad trade-in values

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Users of many Apple computers can trade them in for cash.
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Apple bumped how much it will pay for trading in used products. An iPhone 13 series model now brings in as much as $600, a previous-generation iPad Air is worth up to $320, while the trade-in value for a MacBook Pro is as much as $730.

The payouts have increased up to $160 when compared to what Apple was offering last week.

Apple shells out more for your old iOS, macOS or iPadOS device

iPhones are expensive but hold their value. A unit from multiple years ago can still be traded in for a welcome amount. And the same goes for Macs and iPads — an older unit is certainly not junk. And on Wednesday, Apple increased the amount it pays for many previous-gen products.

An iPhone 13 Pro Max is now worth up to $600, a $30 increase. A Pro went up $30 to $500.

The trade-in payout for an iPad Air took a jump, too. Apple is offering up to $320 for one, a $90 increase.

And a MacBook Pro is now worth up to $730 to Apple, an increase of $60 from the trade-in value a week ago. A MacBook Air maximum value is now $515, up from $460.

Visit Apple’s trade-in page to see how much your older Apple device is now worth.

A real improvement for Mac and iPad

Today move comes a couple of months after Apple lowered the trade-in values for some iPhone models. The company seems to have decided it went too far and bumped them back up a bit. But not to the levels they were in late 2022.

The same is not true for Mac and iPad, Apple is now offering more for some Mac and tablet models than it was months ago.

Tips on trading in Apple devices

The exact amount Apple pay’s for trade-ins depends heavily on condition. If the device looks like one that’s been through a war, it’s not getting top dollar. And keep in mind that you don’t have to be in the market for a new iPhone to sell your old one to Apple. The company will give you an Apple Gift Card to be used on other products.

Alternatively, you can try the Cult of Mac Buyback Program, which offers top dollar for Macs, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, AirPods and other devices. Get your quote now.

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