Can I trade in my old device when buying refurbished?
Yes, several refurbishers accept trade-ins you can use to offset a refurbished purchase. Apple Trade In credit can go toward Apple Refurbished Store orders, and sellers like Back Market and Gazelle run their own buyback programs. Availability and values vary by seller and market. RefurbMe itself does not buy or take trade-ins, since it is a comparison platform, but it helps you find sellers that do.
Which refurbishers offer trade-ins?
- Apple Store: Apple Trade In gives credit toward any Apple purchase, including refurbished products.
- Back Market: runs a buyback program where you can sell your old device.
- Gazelle (US): specializes in buying used devices for cash or store credit.
Which options you see depends on your market and the seller. Learn more about how to sell your old device.
Can I trade in a refurbished device I already own?
Usually yes. Most trade-in programs value a device by its model and condition, not by whether you originally bought it new or refurbished. So a refurbished iPhone or MacBook you own can typically be traded in like any other, as long as it powers on, is not locked to an account, and meets the seller's condition requirements.
How does trading in work?
- Choose the trade-in or buyback option on the refurbisher's website.
- Enter your device details (model, condition, storage).
- Receive a quote for its value.
- Ship it with the prepaid label provided.
- Once verified, the credit is applied or paid out.
Is it worth it?
Trading in can make a refurbished purchase noticeably cheaper. For a full comparison of trade-in value against buying outright, read Apple Trade In vs. buying refurbished.
