I want to trade in some of our old Apple devices (iPads and iPhones). Is there any restriction around the number of devices? I feel like there was a maximum of 2 a few years ago...
I suspect they will frown upon you turning up with a wheelbarrow full of iPhones, but I do not see any mention of a number restriction on the web page. Have you tried calling a store an asking?
Apple GiveBack [formerly: Apple Recycling Program; formerly: Apple Trade-up program] - All computer and mobile devices, including non-Aple brands - "Trade in your eligible device for an Apple Store Gift Card. If it’s not eligible for credit, we’ll recycle it for free. No matter the model or condition…" https://www.apple.com/shop/trade-in
This is not a recycling program. A third-party company, Phobias, sends boxes with return labels and pays a little more than the other buy-back businesses. They will most likely refurbish them and resell them for about twice what they will pay you. Of course, if that sits wrong with you, then you can sell on eBay for the better money. So this is more of a trade-in program than a recycling program.
I've already sent in three items I no longer needed/used. I did check resale values on eBay as well as other buy-back companies like Gazelle.com. I traded a 2015 MacBook for the new MBA. I have sent in another 2015 MacBook and a 2011 MacBook Pro. Not much value left in the 2011 model. I'm thinking seriously about trading my 2015 5K iMac for a new iMac i9.
The current setup only lets you trade one item. However, you can independently arrange to "sell" any item for a gift card that you can redeem for the same product. I don't know why they make it so difficult to trade more than one item at a time even though it is acceptable.
I don't know why they make it so difficult to trade more than one item at a time even though it is acceptable.
Given they are willing to accept any device for recycling for free I could understand them wanting to limit them. I know some cities charge for disposing of electronics and the Giveback program probably doesn't want to become a dumping ground, simply make it easy for you to decide it is time to get that new computer without the hassle of disposing of the old one.
True. I wouldn't give you anything for it, either. :) The shipping cost is probably more than the computer is worth unless you part it out and sell the parts on eBay.
But some stuff they won't give you anything. I have a 2006 iMac with a bad display in the basement. I'd be surprised if they'd pay me for it.
How many devices can I trade in as part of the Apple Giveback program?
