Apple Once Again Raises Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, iPads, Watches
After increasing prices on products across its lineup in June, Apple has raised the trade-in values for its older devices. It’s the second big boost in three months and comes at a time when prices of consumer electronics goods are soaring due to rising memory costs.According to 9to5Mac, Apple’s latest trade-in value adjustments cover iPhones, Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and even some Android phones. Trade-in values for the iPhone 16 series have increased by $20 to $30 since the last hike in May, while iPads receive a $25 to $35 boost, and Macs receive hikes of up to $260.The revised maximum trade-in values for popular Apple and Android devices are listed below.
- ▪After increasing prices on products across its lineup in June, Apple has raised the trade-in values for its older devices.
- ▪It’s the second big boost in three months and comes at a time when prices of consumer electronics goods are soaring due to rising memory costs.According to 9to5Mac, Apple’s latest trade-in value adjustments cover iPhones, Macs, iPads, Apple
- ▪Trade-in values for the iPhone 16 series have increased by $20 to $30 since the last hike in May, while iPads receive a $25 to $35 boost, and Macs receive hikes of up to $260.The revised maximum trade-in values for popular Apple and Android
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After increasing prices on products across its lineup in June, Apple has raised the trade-in values for its older devices. It’s the second big boost in three months and comes at a time when prices of consumer electronics goods are soaring due to rising memory costs.According to 9to5Mac, Apple’s latest trade-in value adjustments cover iPhones, Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and even some Android phones. Trade-in values for the iPhone 16 series have increased by $20 to $30 since the last hike in May, while iPads receive a $25 to $35 boost, and Macs receive hikes of up to $260.The revised maximum trade-in values for popular Apple and Android devices are listed below.
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