If I trade in my MacBook Pro, where will the credit go? To a gift card, or my credit card?

Scenario 1: I trade in my MacBook Pro with no accompanying purchase


Scenario 2: I trade in my MacBook Pro with a purchase that costs less than the value of the MacBook Pro (MBP = $1000, purchase < $1000). What will happen with the remainder of the money. Can I get the extra credited to my purchasing card?



Posted on Oct 19, 2023 9:16 PM

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Posted on Oct 19, 2023 9:47 PM

sushrutp wrote:

Scenario 1: I trade in my MacBook Pro with no accompanying purchase

Scenario 2: I trade in my MacBook Pro with a purchase that costs less than the value of the MacBook Pro (MBP = $1000, purchase < $1000). What will happen with the remainder of the money. Can I get the extra credited to my purchasing card?


first of all.. You know you can iMessage apple from your iPhone/Mac, right? second, all the answers you're looking for are found on the website.. see below:


apple.com/store


Trade in info


3. Trade-in values will vary based on the condition, year, and configuration of your eligible trade-in device. Not all devices are eligible for credit. You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible to trade in for credit or for an Apple Gift Card. Trade-in value may be applied toward qualifying new device purchase, or added to an Apple Gift Card. Actual value awarded is based on receipt of a qualifying device matching the description provided when estimate was made. Sales tax may be assessed on full value of a new device purchase. In-store trade-in requires presentation of a valid photo ID (local law may require saving this information). Offer may not be available in all stores, and may vary between in-store and online trade-in. Some stores may have additional requirements. Apple or its trade-in partners reserve the right to refuse or limit quantity of any trade-in transaction for any reason. More details are available from Apple’s trade-in partner for trade-in and recycling of eligible devices. Restrictions and limitations may apply.

⁺ New subscribers only. $10.99/month after trial. Offer available for a limited time to new subscribers who connect an eligible device to an Apple device running iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 or later. Offer good for 3 months after eligible device pairing. No audio product purchase necessary for current owners of eligible devices. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.


if you were hoping to get cash in exchange you're going to want to search for a pawn shop or other site that will do that for you. Apple isn't about to give you cash to go potentially spend anywhere other than apple or on apple products .. caveat being that they'll refund your payment card the credit amount your device will be worth ... to be clear.

Scenario 1) gift card

scenario 2) technically depends on how you're paying but any amount beyond what you're buying will be to a gift card.

Cheers.

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Oct 19, 2023 9:47 PM in response to sushrutp

sushrutp wrote:

Scenario 1: I trade in my MacBook Pro with no accompanying purchase

Scenario 2: I trade in my MacBook Pro with a purchase that costs less than the value of the MacBook Pro (MBP = $1000, purchase < $1000). What will happen with the remainder of the money. Can I get the extra credited to my purchasing card?


first of all.. You know you can iMessage apple from your iPhone/Mac, right? second, all the answers you're looking for are found on the website.. see below:


apple.com/store


Trade in info


3. Trade-in values will vary based on the condition, year, and configuration of your eligible trade-in device. Not all devices are eligible for credit. You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible to trade in for credit or for an Apple Gift Card. Trade-in value may be applied toward qualifying new device purchase, or added to an Apple Gift Card. Actual value awarded is based on receipt of a qualifying device matching the description provided when estimate was made. Sales tax may be assessed on full value of a new device purchase. In-store trade-in requires presentation of a valid photo ID (local law may require saving this information). Offer may not be available in all stores, and may vary between in-store and online trade-in. Some stores may have additional requirements. Apple or its trade-in partners reserve the right to refuse or limit quantity of any trade-in transaction for any reason. More details are available from Apple’s trade-in partner for trade-in and recycling of eligible devices. Restrictions and limitations may apply.

⁺ New subscribers only. $10.99/month after trial. Offer available for a limited time to new subscribers who connect an eligible device to an Apple device running iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 or later. Offer good for 3 months after eligible device pairing. No audio product purchase necessary for current owners of eligible devices. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.


if you were hoping to get cash in exchange you're going to want to search for a pawn shop or other site that will do that for you. Apple isn't about to give you cash to go potentially spend anywhere other than apple or on apple products .. caveat being that they'll refund your payment card the credit amount your device will be worth ... to be clear.

Scenario 1) gift card

scenario 2) technically depends on how you're paying but any amount beyond what you're buying will be to a gift card.

Cheers.

If I trade in my MacBook Pro, where will the credit go? To a gift card, or my credit card?

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