If you ever want to upgrade your existing iPhone model, you don’t have to put your current phone aside and buy a new one. You can cash in your old phone or get a replacement. Apple Trade In is a great thing that you can do to contribute especially when it comes to recycling also you would lose money that you would have gotten if you had chosen to trade in.
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In this article, we will talk about the Apple Trade In policy and also other ways you can sell or even get an exchange for your iPhone device. If you don’t have an Apple smartphone, I don’t know what you are doing on this site at all. Just kidding. Thanks for the support.
Apple Trade-In Options and Policies
Apple has in own Trade-In policy which lets you exchange eligible smartphones for either store credit or even a new iPhone. All you have to do is to answer a form online on the Apple store site and instantly you will get a trade-in value that Apple is willing to pay for your old iPhone.
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If you choose to get yourself the new iPhone, the trade-in will be completed on the doorstep where the old phone will be taken from you and you will get the brand new iPhone.
| Your device | Approximate Value as of Jan 2023 |
|---|---|
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | Up to $650 |
| iPhone 13 Pro | Up to $550 |
| iPhone 13 | Up to $450 |
| iPhone 13 mini | Up to $380 |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | Up to $480 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | Up to $400 |
| iPhone 12 | Up to $300 |
| iPhone 12 mini | Up to $250 |
| iPhone SE (2nd generation) | Up to $100 |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | Up to $330 |
| iPhone 11 Pro | Up to $250 |
| iPhone 11 | Up to $200 |
| iPhone XS Max | Up to $200 |
| iPhone XS | Up to $160 |
| iPhone XR | Up to $150 |
| iPhone X | Up to $130 |
| iPhone 8 Plus | Up to $100 |
| iPhone 8 | Up to $75 |
| iPhone 7 Plus | Up to $60 |
| iPhone 7 | Up to $40 |
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This is very generic and the value might change on an individual device and cannot be claimed and that’s why it says “Up to”.
- Apple will give you instant store credit for a new iPhone.
- You might want to back up your data before you go forward for a trade-in.
- Verification about the quality of the phone will be done while the new phone is being delivered.
- All this will happen within two days.
Please keep these things in mind when you actually take that steps to trade in and get yourself a new smartphone or even Apple Store credit.
Non-Apple options to exchange
If you want to take a look at all the options outside of the Apple stores to sell your iPhone, then the following are some of the sites that are good enough to make yourself some money.
- eBay
- Etsy.
- Bonanza.
- eBid.
- eCrater.
- Facebook Marketplace.
- eWorldTrade.
- Newegg.
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Obviously, be aware of scammers who might be trying to cheat you since it’s not verified or even from the official manufacturer’s website.
Apple has a definitive strategy where they really want you to replace your iPhone every single year even though there are very minor improvements. The idea of fear of missing out is a mind virus that has affected us all.
Apple is also involved in ensuring the devices that are not in use anymore are recycled properly and doesn’t cause any damage to the environment. Apple has built highly efficient robots that are built specifically to recycle old devices with the least amount of environmental damage possible.
Have you ever exchanged your Apple device for a new one or even store credit? Do let us know in the comments below.
