Will this dent effect the trade-in value of my Mac?

So, I don't know how this got here but I found this dent on my MacBook Air. (Note: Nothing else is damaged, there is just that dent) I was hoping to save up for a new Mac and wondered if this would lower the value.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Oct 22, 2023 1:46 PM

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3 replies

WheelieNick

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Oct 22, 2023 1:51 PM in response to eidan49

Yeah, it will not qualify for without dents anymore

miberk90

Level 1

8 points

Nov 3, 2023 10:35 PM in response to WheelieNick

are you serious?

Nov 4, 2023 4:29 AM in response to miberk90

Yep, regardless of how innocuous you feel the damage is, damaged Macs do not get favorable trade-in consideration.

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Will this dent effect the trade-in value of my Mac?