I'm in the UK and I have an unopened iPad Air (5. Generation) 256 GB Wifi bought October 2023 with Apple pencil 2, apple care and Ipad case from the EU. How can I sell them in the UK for the original price? I'm also open to selling it to a buyer from europe. I intend to get a UK Ipad maybe later this year or next year.
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I don't understand - why would someone buy that iPad for the original price?
it's sealed and brand new
With the new Airs just released, I sincerely doubt you will sell your older model for the original purchase price.
But the warranty began when YOU bought it, and Consumer Law doesn't apply on a resale. You're not gonna get original price.
You can get a refurbished one from Apple with warranty for less than the original price. So no, not likely anyone will pay you full original price.
You cannot sell it for the original price unless you do some sort of lying and manipulation targeting the uninformed.
Perhaps you can sell the iPad for the original price but throw in the Pencil and case for free and see if anyone will bite.
Perhaps you can sell the iPad for the original price but throw in the Pencil and case for free and see if anyone will bite.
But even if this was the latest iPad (which it's not), I don't see any reason for someone to buy an iPad at full price from a private individual. Why take on additional risk when you can buy it from Apple, or even Amazon?
Even if it’s sealed and never turned on the warranty started ticking the moment you bought it. Furthermore that “older” model is likely on clearance practically everywhere now that the new models are widely available.
The very best you can hope for is perhaps equivalent to a clearance price, but with the AppleCare cost included.
Of course, there is the question of why you never opened it since you bought it in October 2023. Pity you hadn’t purchased it much more recently, like a couple of weeks ago, when you might have been able to return it and get back what you paid in refund.
The very best you can hope for is perhaps equivalent to a clearance price, but with the AppleCare cost included.
Of course, there is the question of why you never opened it since you bought it in October 2023. Pity you hadn’t purchased it much more recently, like a couple of weeks ago, when you might have been able to return it and get back what you paid in refund.
Maybe try the Marketplace right here at MacRumors. Shop around a little bit for an iPad similar to yours and price it accordingly. Most 'services' are just going to take more money off the top, so if you can do a direct sale that'd be ideal.
In order of preference:
1. Craigslist or similar, cash only, exchange at the police station
2. Trade it in at apple.com
3. Get scammed somewhere else
You won't get brand new price for it. No one will take that risk on. Probably lost 25% the moment you paid for it.
Best place to sell is ebay on returns but you need a decent reputation as a seller and have a 70% off fees voucher for it to be worth it.
The marketplace is here: https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/marketplace.132/
But I believe it's not accessible to new members. You need a certain number of forum posts before you can post there.
No. They have their own payments system now which sends directly to your bank account. Arrives next morning. They hold it if you are a new seller for a few days though.
I've sold about 800 items and never had a problem though!
All things being equal; sealed, brand new, same price, why would someone buy from a random stranger rather than from Apple or a trusted retailer? Buying from you involves risk. It could be stolen. It could be a scam of some sort. It could be just made up to look new. Sorry, but despite being new and unopened, there's no way you can sell it for full retail price.
The only way you’re getting full price is if you wear a balaclava and bring a knife to the transaction.
Since this is your first time selling, post it on local classifieds such as Craigslist. And only accept cash in a safe exchange space.
Since this is your first time selling, post it on local classifieds such as Craigslist. And only accept cash in a safe exchange space.
Damn ebay must have deleted my old account that had dozens of sales and great customer reviews. I tried signing in a few minutes ago but my username isn't being recognized.