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karena183 Author

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Will Apple buy back my iMac?

I have an iMac I no longer use. Will Apple buy it back or is trading it my only option?

iMac (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Dec 21, 2024 6:55 PM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Dec 21, 2024 7:01 PM

Trading for an Apple Gift Card or for credit for a purchase is the only option Apple offers. See: Apple Trade In - Apple

If you don't want to sell it yourself, there are 3rd party options. One that I have used and was happy with is https://www.macmeanoffer.com/

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FoxFifth

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Dec 21, 2024 7:01 PM in response to karena183

Trading for an Apple Gift Card or for credit for a purchase is the only option Apple offers. See: Apple Trade In - Apple

If you don't want to sell it yourself, there are 3rd party options. One that I have used and was happy with is https://www.macmeanoffer.com/

Dec 21, 2024 7:00 PM in response to karena183

Depending on the iMac, it may have some trade in value and you can check here:

Apple Trade In - Apple

That is the only option provided by Apple, other than the free recycle program if it does not have a value and you are unable to sell it through a private transaction.

dialabrain

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Dec 21, 2024 7:51 PM in response to karena183

If you decide to sell it, see: What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support

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Will Apple buy back my iMac?