How long does it take to trade in an iPhone for a new one if I go to a physical store? I prefer going to a physical store instead of sending it as shipping it through any carrier may take too long due to covid.
iPhone 7
Since I last posted, we traded in my son’s iPhone 6s at the store and the experience was exactly like it was when we traded our phones. The Apple rep inspected it in no time at all. It took about 5 minutes and we were good to go.
I've only done a watch trade in in store but it was incredibly fast. The Apple Store personnel when through a quick checklist (is it cracked, does it turn on, etc) and then it was done. The credit was added to my purchase of a brand new watch.
My understanding is it’s on-the-spot.
When we last purchased iPhones, we were able to trade our old phones in on the spot after the rep inspected them. This was pre pandemic, but as far as I know, you can still trade in on the spot. I will know more this weekend. We plan on buying a new phone for our son.
The only obstacle you may encounter is that the store does not have the new iPhone of your choice (in terms of color, capacity, etc) available.
This is why I recommend that you make an appointment in advance, to avoid unnecessary waste of time.
Regards
Giulio
That's perfect. Thank you Miss Smartie Partie! ☺️
Excellent advice!
The experience of a friend of mine just last week suggested that I step in and communicate this (remote) possibility to the OP.
Have a nice day, IdrisSeabright :)
Giulio
Thanks to all of you! I'm planning to get a new iPhone soon and I hope I can have the same experience. Hope everyone is safe and wish you the best! :D
How long does it take a trade in process in a physical store
