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User profile for user: Niraj
Niraj Author
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Trade 20 GB for Video???

I was wondering if I could trade in my 20GB (noncolor) iPod for a 30 GB Video iPod @ any Apple Store? Is this possible? They are the same price at $299 and i bought this iPod in Febuary 2005 so my 1 year warranty is still good. Does anyone know? :/ Thanks.

Posted on Nov 11, 2005 4:15 PM

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User profile for user: Rich Fleming
Rich Fleming
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Nov 11, 2005 4:19 PM in response to Niraj

Hello Niraj, welcome to discussions.

There is no way you will get an even swap if you want to trade in your 20GB non-color iPod for a new 5th Generation iPod.

Some Apple stores (maybe all of them, I'm not sure on that) will give you 10% off your iPod purchase by trading in your old iPod using their "recycling" program. So, you might get a 10% discount on a new iPod, but that's about it.

You're probably better off selling your 20GB on eBay and using that money to purcahse a new iPod. You'll probably get more on eBay than the 10% trade-in value at Apple.
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Niraj Author
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Nov 11, 2005 4:23 PM in response to Rich Fleming

Thanks for your response, I would rather keep my 20 GB since it's only 7 months old insteaad of getting 10% on a 30GB Video, I feel that is the best way to go. Although my friend bought his iPod @ Best Buy and he had a warranty on it that Best Buy offered and he traded his photo iPod for the video with no charge... interesting.

-Niraj
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User profile for user: Niraj
Niraj Author
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Nov 11, 2005 4:30 PM in response to Niraj

But still... with a one year warranty why aren't I able to get a new 30 GB... makes no sense. And then waiting for the battery to die ( In 2 years or so ) Apple has the program of shipping the iPod to Apple for 65.99 and 5.95 fot S + H do they give you the 30 GB? Just some questions...

-Niraj
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User profile for user: H.J.
H.J.
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Nov 11, 2005 4:45 PM in response to Niraj

Just interests, how and where did you get that old model 20GB non-color for $299 in Feb. 2005?

1 year Warranty does not mean "Price guarantee" for 1 year.
(Bestbuy has 30-day price guarantee.)

Under 1 year warranty, you can get your iPod repaired if it is manufacturing defective. If Apple cannot repair your iPod, then Apple will give you same "new" or "refurbished" 20GB iPod.
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User profile for user: Massacre
Massacre
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Nov 11, 2005 8:09 PM in response to Niraj

ok enough BS, just sell the old ipod on ebay or give it to your mom and buy a new 5g 30gb ipod..u can get 10% off the new ipod by putting the school u go to + theres a bunch of $30 dollar off coupons for sale on ebay.bottom line you will save like 60 bucks + you will have the money you made off the old ipod..consider it traded _
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