{"id":8623,"date":"2022-09-12T10:05:43","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T15:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=8623"},"modified":"2024-01-31T13:15:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T19:15:32","slug":"is-apple-trade-in-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/is-apple-trade-in-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Apple Trade In worth it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Apple held its \u201cFar Out\u201d event on September 7, 2022, and unveiled the iPhone 14 lineup and some new watches. The iPhone 14 lineup includes the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The watches include the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra, and a new version of the Apple Watch SE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever new Apple devices are released people start thinking about whether they should upgrade, and once they decide to upgrade \u2013 what should they do with their current iPhone or Apple Watch? More specifically, the questions circle around whether or not you should sell your current phone or watch or use a trade-in program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is \u2013 both options are worth considering, but selling your iPhone or Apple Watch is the better option if you want to get the most money. Of course, trade-ins can be easier, and more convenient, but it is important to remember that you will be trading <s>value<\/s> money for that convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-wp-bootstrap-buttons\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/sell\">GET THE MOST MONEY BY SELLING ON SWAPPA<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/is-apple-trade-in-worth-it\/#How-does-the-Apple-Trade-In-program-work\" >How does the Apple Trade-In program work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/is-apple-trade-in-worth-it\/#Apple-Trade-In-vs-Swappa\" >Apple Trade-In vs Swappa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/is-apple-trade-in-worth-it\/#Get-the-most-money-for-your-iPhone-or-Apple-Watch-on-Swappa\" >Get the most money for your iPhone or Apple Watch on Swappa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-does-the-Apple-Trade-In-program-work\"><\/span>How does the Apple Trade-In program work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most other trade-in services, the Apple Trade-In Program allows customers to trade in their old iPhone or Apple Watch. The Apple Trade-In Program is available online and in Apple retail stores. The process varies slightly depending on whether you are online or in a store, but the basic process has you answer a few questions about the device you are trading and then accept or reject the offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to remember that the Apple Trade-In does not pay you cash. You\u2019ll either receive a credit, instant credit, or a gift card.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you trade in while purchasing a new device, you\u2019ll get a credit on the payment method you used once your trade-in has been accepted and processed.&nbsp;<\/li><li>If you trade in while purchasing a new device and use a payment plan such as the Apple Card Monthly Installments or Apple iPhone Payments, your trade-in credit will be applied instantly.<\/li><li>If you do a straight trade-in without purchasing a new device you will get an Apple Gift Card that can be used with the online Apple store or an Apple retail store.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple-Trade-In-vs-Swappa\"><\/span>Apple Trade-In vs Swappa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a quick example \u2013 I currently use an iPhone 12 Pro (256GB) and an Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm GPS + Cellular). The table below outlines what I could expect if I were to upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Apple Trade-In Value<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Swappa<\/strong> (Current Listing Prices)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)<\/strong><\/td><td>$425<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/apple-iphone-12-pro\/unlocked?condition=good&amp;storage=256gb\">$599 &#8211; $876<\/a> (Unlocked with 256GB storage \/ Good Condition)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm)<\/strong><\/td><td>$120<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/apple-watch-series-6-40mm?condition=good\">$185 &#8211; $269<\/a> (GPS + Cellular in Aluminum \/ Good Condition)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Apple trade-in and current Swappa listing prices as of September 12, 2022.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The table highlights the reason why you should sell instead of trade. Even on the low end, I would be looking at roughly $175 more if I sold my iPhone and roughly $65 more if I sold my Apple Watch. Both of my devices are in really good condition so, with careful pricing on my end, I could reasonably get around $250 more if I were to sell instead of trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get-the-most-money-for-your-iPhone-or-Apple-Watch-on-Swappa\"><\/span>Get the most money for your iPhone or Apple Watch on Swappa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/trade-in_iphone.png\" alt=\"Swappa Trade-In\" class=\"wp-image-26820 img-responsive\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Swappa gets you more for your old phone \u2013 and also lets you pick up a gently used replacement for less! After all, the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 may be the latest and greatest \u2013 but the iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 lineups, and the Apple Watch Series 7 and Series 6 are all still very capable (and also much less expensive than the current generation models).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Really, the choice is clear: Swappa always gets you more for your used iPhone or Apple Watch so you can upgrade for less. And when you\u2019re ready to upgrade, our <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/guide\/iphones\">iPhone Buyer\u2019s Guide<\/a> helps you find the right iPhone for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to sell your old iPhone on Swappa? Creating a listing is free, and you can get started right now by hitting the button below. For a detailed walkthrough on selling in our marketplace, make sure you check out our complete <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-how-to-sell\/\">Swappa Selling Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-wp-bootstrap-buttons\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/sell\">SELL YOUR IPHONE OR APPLE WATCH ON SWAPPA<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple held its \u201cFar Out\u201d event on September 7, 2022, and unveiled the iPhone 14 lineup and some new watches. The iPhone 14 lineup includes the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. 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