Apple trade in Australia for Macs: absurd

[MonoQ]

So basically just joined MR to vent this out here and ask why would Apple Australia be be giving absurd offers even for the recent Macs now that the new M1's have been released. I compared the Apple Canada / US sites and they still offer pretty decent rates. However, I checked my MacBook Pro 16 i9 1TB and the max they offer is AUD 750$ :/

Like comparing it to the canadian equivalent, thats way too low. Any leads as to why the Australian market is like this

 

[EmmEff]

Umm, don’t use it then.

 

[Stephen.R]

What does the US/Canada offer?

 

[EmmEff]

I also don’t understand the significance of comparing to Canada. Why is this relevant?

 

[OLDCODGER]

So basically just joined MR to vent this out here and ask why would Apple Australia be be giving absurd offers even for the recent Macs now that the new M1's have been released. I compared the Apple Canada / US sites and they still offer pretty decent rates. However, I checked my MacBook Pro 16 i9 1TB and the max they offer is AUD 750$ :/

Like comparing it to the canadian equivalent, thats way too low. Any leads as to why the Australian market is like this

Market share and choice. Oz always gets ripped off, when comparing to much bigger markets.

 

[MonoQ]

I also don’t understand the significance of comparing to Canada. Why is this relevant?

Good question. I failed to mention that i'd be moving to Canada by March hence was comparing, and hence might just keep the mac till then

 

[MonoQ]

What does the US/Canada offer?

What does the US/Canada offer?

2.3k for the same in CAD

 

[ght56]

My guess would be that the subcontractor used may vary by country. If it does not, that subcon potentially pays more in areas with stronger used markets where they can more rapidly turn it around, or in areas where they have in-country facilities to handle whatever third party refurbishment/sales processes they go through upon purchasing the Apple product.