Rolo Tomasi Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 I've got a MB Pro that I want to trade in for a new one purchased online. I've been given a trade in value for it. I was honest and answered all the questions correctly but they did not ask if all the Thunderbolt ports worked or if there was a problem with the 3.5 mm headphone jack or if the shift key was working . If they receive it and find out there are issues such as these will they lower the value and price adjust it (charge me more) or are they "locked" in?. Again, they did not ask about specifics, only hardware.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Tomasi Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 I've got a MB Pro that I want to trade in for a new one purchased online. I've been given a trade in value for it. I was honest and answered all the questions correctly but they did not ask if all the Thunderbolt ports worked or if there was a problem with the 3.5 mm headphone jack or if the shift key was working . If they receive it and find out there are issues such as these will they lower the value and price adjust it (charge me more) or are they "locked" in?. Again, they did not ask about specifics, only hardware.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas007 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Why not contacting Apple directly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Tomasi Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 I did they were vague and noncommittal and said it's not up to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rAC Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Did they tell you who it was up to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRobinson Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Of course, "the value of an asset is merely 'what a [particular ...] willing buyer will pay to a willing seller." And, since the asset being sold is both one-of-a-kind and as-represented by the seller, you should not expect "Kelly Blue Book.™" The willing-seller will ask whatever questions he wishes, and based on this [might] name a take-it or-leave-it price. Yes, it might well be less than you expected – but the buyer, not only is "taking a risk," but is "preparing to profit." "The asset in question" both "belongs to you" and is "sight unseen." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdee Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 I've traded in 3 devices so far. It was a good experience. *Trade-in values vary based on the condition, year, and configuration of your trade-in device, and may also vary between online and in-store trade-in. You must be at least 18 years old. Apple or its trade-in partners reserve the right to refuse or limit any trade-in transaction for any reason. In-store trade-in requires presentation of a valid, government-issued photo ID (local law may require saving this information). Additional terms from Apple or Apple’s trade-in partners may apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRobinson Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Even if you suspect that the retailer is offering you a "token 'trade-in' value" to keep you from taking your business someplace else – "take it, whatever it is, and be happy." The US Internal Revenue Service now allows computer equipment to be depreciated-off in one year. I think they've finally come to understand that the stuff really doesn't have any "residual value." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore's_law makes it very-quickly worthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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