Apple to Offer Better Trade-In Pricing for Minor Cosmetic Damage
Apple will today expand its trade-in program to offer better pricing for devices with minor cosmetic defects, MacRumors understands. Under Apple's current trade-in system, cosmetic issues such as small chips in the display glass have generally been treated the same way as far more serious damage, such as a cracked or smashed screen, resulting in a similarly steep cut to a device's trade-in value.…
Apple is set to enhance its trade-in program by offering better pricing for devices with minor cosmetic defects, according to MacRumors. The company's existing trade-in system has historically treated cosmetic issues, such as small chips in the display glass, similarly to more severe damage like cracked or smashed screens, resulting in a significant reduction in a device's trade-in value.
Starting today, Apple will implement more precise pricing that accurately reflects a device's actual condition, without offering less for the device under this new system. The update is anticipated to be effective as soon as Apple's trade-in website resumes operation. This change is expected to apply in the majority of countries where Apple's trade-in program is available, with only a limited number of markets excluded.
Apple last modified its trade-in values in August, raising prices across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch ranges. It remains uncertain whether today's amendment will coincide with a more extensive refresh of these values.
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