2022 Apple Trade P36 (2024)

FAQs

How long is the Apple trade in deal lasting? ›

How quickly should I return my device? Your trade-in estimate is valid for 14 days after you receive your new device. It's important that we receive your trade-in within this time frame to ensure that you get the estimated value.

With Apple Trade In, you can get a great value for your current device and apply it toward a new one. And you can do it all online or at an Apple Store. If your device isn't eligible for credit, we'll recycle it for free. It's a great deal for you and the planet.

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For example, here are the current estimated trade-in values for select models, all of them in "good" condition: iPhone SE (2020): Up to $80. iPhone 11 series: Up to $300. iPhone 12 series: Up to $450.

If you're planning on upgrading your old Apple device or prefer Apple for all your needs, then Apple's buyback program might be for you. However, if you're looking to get the most money for your device, you might be better off trading in your device elsewhere.

Traditionally anyone that walks into a store is not thinking about negotiating the price… but when comes to TRADE IN… YOU CAN! According to apple policy you're allowed to negotiate with the salesman to get the best value and buy a new phone!

All personal data will be wiped before the devices are eventually reused. Trade-in devices will go through a complete data wipe and will find a new life after necessary repairs.

Carriers use trade-in deals to attract new customers and keep old customers around. A carrier may also resell or recycle your old phone. Unless you're living under a rock, you've probably seen the outrageous trade-in deals offered by carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.

What if I'm not ready to buy something? No problem. We can put the value of your current device on a gift card that you can use anytime. Get an estimate through the trade-in tool and choose the Apple Gift Card option.

The bottom line: It's worth upgrading to the iPhone 15 if you have an iPhone 12. The updates go beyond new technologies like the Dynamic Island and USB-C; you also get a notable upgrade in everything from general performance to battery life and camera quality.

How do I prepare my iPhone for trade-in? ›

Go to Settings > [ your name], scroll down, tap Sign Out, enter your Apple ID password, then tap Turn Off. Erase all content and settings that contain personal information. If you previously turned on Find My for your iPhone, Activation Lock is removed when you erase iPhone, making it ready for a new owner.

Should You Trade In Your iPhone? Trading in an iPhone is a sensible way to reduce the cost of an upgrade, particularly if the phone isn't that old and retains a reasonably high trade-in value.

Existing Verizon customers trading in their old Samsung or Pixel phones are eligible for up to $800 off of the new phones – and the accessories on us – when adding a new line with select mobile plans.

Eligible devices: Apple: iPhone SE (2nd Gen), iPhone SE (3rd Gen) X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max.

The devices were announced on September 12, 2023, during the Apple Event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California alongside the higher-priced iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. Pre-orders began on September 15, 2023, and the devices were made available on September 22, 2023.

Your trade-in device needs to be sent to us within 14 days of when you receive your new device. The sooner we receive your trade-in, the sooner we can verify its condition and process your credit or gift card.

Apple Store Gift Cards have no expiration date; however, Apple may amend eligible purchases and locations for redemption with appropriate and reasonable notice by updating the Apple Store Gift Card terms and conditions at.

If you choose the mail-in option for online trade-in, the Apple store will refuse to process your trade-in at stores. TLDR: Trade-in your old devices at the Apple Store within 14 days of a new purchase.

Apple is the latest company to lower the value of many of its existing devices, adjusting the amount it's willing to pay for trade-ins when people upgrade. Some devices saw reductions of just $5, while others saw their value fall by nearly $100. In a few rare cases, though, trade-in values actually saw a slight jump.