For Apple device owners, deciding whether to use Apple’s trade-in program or explore other resale options is a key question when upgrading or cashing in unused gadgets. This guide dives into how Apple trade-in works, what you can expect for your device, and tips to get the most value. Apple trade-in values vary widely based on model, condition, and demand. Although Apple keeps its specific valuation formula under wraps, and it is probably best kept secret. However, for Apple’s trade-in program, newer devices with high capacity and cellular connectivity generally offer higher returns. Devices in excellent condition, with minimal wear, receive on average more, while significant damage can sharply reduce value. Trade-in values also drop as new models launch, with last year’s models typically experiencing substantial value decreases due to shifts in market demand.
Apple trade-in value depreciation: How much do you lose annually?
Apple iPhones typically depreciate by 40% annually for the first two years, with the rate slowing to 24% each year afterward. For example, a € 1000 Apple iPhone would be worth around € 360 after two years and € 274 after three. MacBooks lose about 30% of their value in the first year, 36% in the second, and around 20-25% each year following. A € 2000 MacBook Pro might be valued at € 1400 after one year, € 900 after two, and € 675 after three. Apple iPads generally lose 35% in the first year, 40% in the second, and 20-25% per year after that. A € 1000 iPad Pro could drop to € 650 after one year, € 390 after two, and € 300 by the third year. Apple Watches see the fastest decline, depreciating by 55% in the first year and 75% by the second, with a € 500 model fetching around € 225 after one year and € 125 after two.
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