Best Deals For Your Old iPad

As we informed you not long ago, Apple confirmed the rumors that claimed the Cupertino based giant will hold an iPad media event this month, on October 22nd. Knowing that new iPad models will be unveiled in about three days, it is time for some of you to trade your older iPad model in order to get the best deal. As its title says, the above chart shows the ‘Average Selling Price Decline For iPads’ and you can use it to get an idea about what to expect from trade-in values for iPads in the following weeks. That said, if you were planning to trade in your old iPad model, this is the best time to do it.

Just as resale prices for older generation iPhone models dropped after the release of both the high end iPhone 5S and the cheaper iPhone 5C, so too the resale prices of older generation iPads will drop after Apple will unveil and launch the two new rumored iPad models, the fifth generation iPad and the second generation iPad mini, in three days. In this article we will tell you about some of the places where you can get the maximum value for your older iPad model.

NextWorth

There are a few benefits that you will get if you choose NextWorth. For starters, you will get free UPS shipping to send your iPad with free insurance and also you will be able to lock your quote in for up to thirty days. You can also opt to be sent a check or be paid by PayPal in case you don’t want a gift card. It is also worth mentioning that NextWorth teamed up with Target and others in order to offer 1500 physical locations where you can trade your old iPad model; this means you can skip the send and wait process and simply go to one of these locations and trade-in your iPad.

Unfortunately, you will get less than what Amazon and GameStop offer; the 16 GB WiFi iPad mini will net you $179 while the iPad 4 WiFi + LTE will bring you $400. In case you want to wait until after Apple’s iPad media event next week, to see what new iPad models will be unveiled, then NextWorth’s price lock window is your best option.

Amazon

In case you don’t like GameStop credit, Amazon offers the second highest trade-in price for older iPad models. Amazon offers these prices in the form of Amazon.com gift cards. However, unlike the aforementioned NextWorth (and other services) that gives you a price lock window up to fifty days, Amazon does not offer this option, so you will have to send your old iPad in seven days. You will receive the gift card within two days after your old iPad reaches Amazon, and you may even get more for your old iPad than you would get from GameStop, depending on your iPad model. For example, GameStop will give you $180 for the 16 GB WiFi iPad mini, while Amazon will give you $200 for the same iPad mini model.

GameStop

As with Amazon, GameStop does not offer cash; so, if you are OK with GameStop credit, you will find the highest trade-in prices for your older iPad at GameStop. GameStop also happens to offer the highest trade-in prices for your older iPhone model. At GameStop you will receive $239 for the 16 GB WiFi third generation iPad and $180 for the 16 GB WiFi iPad mini. If you happen to own 64G B WiFi + LTE iPad 4 that you want to trade-in at GameStop, you will receive up to $469 for it and if you own a 64 GB WiFi + LTE iPad mini that you want to trade-in, you will receive $368 for it.

eBay and Craigslist

While trade-in programs are a good option, you will actually get more out of your old iOS device (be it an old iPad or an old iPhone) if you are going to sell it yourself. If you will sell your old iPad directly to a buyer, using websites such as Craigslist and eBay, then you will receive up to 30 percent more for it. However, you will also miss any benefits a trade-in program could give you. For example, some trade-in programs will give you a lock window which means that you can lock in a price right now but wait until Apple unveils the two new iPad models (the iPad 5 and the second generation iPad mini) to see make a final decision based on their specs and features. A trade-in also offers the advantage of not having to actively find a deal with a buyer directly.

BestBuy

BestBuy’s trade-in prices are equivalent to those offered by the other services; you will receive $175 for an entry level iPad mini in in very good condition and if you happen to own  a 64 GB iPad 4 with WiFi + LTE that you want to trade for credit, BestBuy is going to give you $365 for it. Of course, just like Amazon and GameStop, BestBuy doesn’t offer cash so you will have to be ok with a BestBuy gift card. Unfortunately, unlike NextWorth, BestBuy does not offer you the ability to lock your price and send your old iPad later. However it does let you complete the trade-in in store at BestBuy.

Gazelle

Gazzelle is a very popular option if you intend to trade-in your old iPad. Gazelle gives you about the same prices as the other services; for example you will receive $185 for the 16 GB WiFi only iPad mini and $365 for the 16 GB WiFi + LTE fourth generation iPad. Gazelle also offers PayPal, check and Amazon Credit. Another important aspect is that like NextWorth, Gazelle give you you a price lock window up to thirty days, which could be very helpful if you want to see what Apple unveils next week.

Walmart

Walmart does not offer cash so if you would rather trade-in your older iPad model for Walmart credit you have the option. However, it is worth mentioning that you will receive a bit less at Walmart for your old iPad, than you will receive at Amazon or GameStop for example. On the other hand, if you own a third generation iPad on AT&T, you can take advantage of a promotion that is currently available at Walmart, as for any iPad 3 on AT&T you will receive $250, which is more than NextWorth and Gazelle are offering for the 16 GB iPad 3 and the 32 GB iPad 3.

The upcoming fifth generation iPad is supposed to be a complete redesign and it will have upgraded hardware; the second generation iPad mini is rumored to be equipped with a Retina display. There have also been quite a few leaks of what seemed to be the iPad 5 and the second generation iPad mini in the same colors as the recently released iPhone 5S (including the gold color variant), however the authenticity of these leaks could not be proven. There have also been rumors about the fifth generation iPad being equipped with a fingerprint sensor, just like the iPhone 5S. We wouldn’t be surprised if the two new iPads will come with 8 MP upgraded camera sensors, as some reports suggest. If all of these rumors end up being true, then both the iPad 5 and the second generation iPad mini will be very important upgrades, at last for users of the iPad 2 and the third generation iPad; the iPad mini 2 will most likely get better specs than anything you can find in either of the iPad 2 and third generation iPad.

We hope you found this article useful and you can make the best possible decision in trading your old iPad model. If you know of any other trade-in programs that offer more or at least the same as the services mentioned in this article, please let us know by using the comments section below.