I've got these. Value?

[Guitarmas]

Hey everyone,

I've got the following that I'd like to part with.

13" 2012 MacBook Pro
21" 2010 Imac
27" 2013 Imac

13" Mid 2012 MacBook Pro
2.9 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7
8GB RAM
120GB Solid State Drive
Intel HD Graphics 4000 1.5GB
DVD drive
Back lit keyboard
Includes power supply, case, protective shell and keyboard protector.
(No battery)

21" 2010 Imac
3.07 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i3
12GB RAM
250GB Solid State Drive
DVD drive
Includes Apple brand keyboard, wireless mouse and Apple brand power cable.

27" Late 2013 Imac
3.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5
8GB 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM
1TB Hard Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M 1GB
Includes Apple brand keyboard, Apple brand wireless mouse, and Apple brand power cable.
Also includes box with Styrofoam and Slip cover.

I know there's a lot of over describing when this comes to parting with these. I'd just like to know what these are worth. They can't be worth too terribly much.

What do you all think?

Thanks.

 

[theMarble]

Even though these are still capable machines to quite a lot of people, Apple Silicon has tanked the value of Intel Macs, plus these are now 10-13 year old machines.

13" 2012 MBP - I would personally put it at around $100-$125. It's got an i7 and an SSD, however it doesn't have a battery and on this gen of Intel Macs, removing the battery downclocks the CPU, which takes a huge toll on performance.

21.5" 2010 iMac - For this, also factoring in the current market price(s) on eBay, I'd try and go for $100. Once again, it does have 12GB of RAM and a 250GB SSD, but it also has a 13 year old Nehalem-era i3 and a non-Metal GPU that is prone to failure.

27" 2013 iMac - I would put this at around $175-$200, but wouldn't go over $250 unless it is in perfect condition. The mechanical hard drive is what will be dropping the price down the most. Pretty much every modern OS runs terribly on a spinner these days.

 

[Guitarmas]

Thanks for your reply.

I did notice that without the battery, it runs a lot slower. I had to pull the battery out months ago because it was ever so slightly swelling. I see batteries all over ebay. I don't know which one to go with. I certainly don't want to set fire to my MacBook. Is there a seller that you all would recommend?

Actually the 2013 is in perfect condition. It even has the original packaging that it came in.

I'm not trying to make a sales pitch. I have them up on Facebook Marketplace for trade.

It's just interesting to find out what they're actually worth.

Thanks again for your response. 👍

 

[theMarble]

I did notice that without the battery, it runs a lot slower. I had to pull the battery out months ago because it was swelling. I see batteries all over ebay. I don't know which one to go with. I certainly don't want to set fire to my MacBook. Is there a seller that you all would recommend?

When the battery is removed, the CPU is downclocked to either 1.0GHz or 800MHz, depending on the model. That's why it is so slow.

I would have a look into getting a battery from iFixit, they are a bit more expensive but are typically much higher quality than eBay/AliExpress batteries. Ages ago, NewerTech made really good batteries for MacBook's but I'm not sure if they still exist/still make them.

On the other hand, I wouldn't personally go spending a whole bunch of money on a battery for a now 11 year old Mac. If eBay is the only option, then stick with highly rated sellers.

 

[Guitarmas]

Thanks for your response.

Yeah a $79.99 is a bit much to put into an old laptop like that. I didn't realize that it clocked it down that far.

So if I wanted to sell all of these together, and actually get a buyer, what should I ask?

Thanks!

 

[theMarble]

So if I wanted to sell all of these together, and actually get a buyer, what should I ask?

Realistically, it will be unlikely that there will be a buyer who want to buy all 3 of them at once. These machines are new enough that most collectors are not interested in them (yet), and they are old enough that not many regular users will be considering them.

In my opinion, the 2012 13" MBP would be the easiest to sell if it had a battery in it, as they are still popular among people who want a budget Mac. However, as I mentioned, without any battery the system heavily downclocks the CPU, which will be noticable to nearly anyone.

Personally, what I would try and do if I was in your situation would be to:
- Sell the iMacs for slightly less than the average market value, with the intention to sell them quickly.
- Use the money from those to get a battery for the 2012 13" Pro.
- Once you get a battery in it, you should be good for just above market value given it has an i7, 8GB of RAM, and an SSD. I would also get OCLP installed with Monterey or Ventura, which may help sell it (given it has the newest release).

 

[Guitarmas]

Wow. Thanks! That's a really good idea. I might actually do that.

So maybe $75 for the 2010 and $150 for the 2013?

 

[theMarble]

So maybe $75 for the 2010 and $150 for the 2013?

That sounds good. Should sell relatively quickly.

 

[Nguyen Duc Hieu]

Wow. Thanks! That's a really good idea. I might actually do that.

So maybe $75 for the 2010 and $150 for the 2013?

I really wish I lived in your neighborhood.
150$ for the iMac 2013 is a very good bargain from my view.

 

[BanjoDudeAhoy]

Even though these are still capable machines to quite a lot of people, Apple Silicon has tanked the value of Intel Macs

This right here.
Shortly after the M1s came out, I tried to sell a 2020 i5 MBP 16 GB RAM that I'd bought in (I think) May 2020. The idea was to get some money back and get an M1 MBP instead.

I still have the i5 one now. The only people interested in it offered me about a quarter of what I'd originally paid and that seemed too big a loss. It's now the "spare" computer because my M1 MBA runs circles around it in just about every task.

 

[B S Magnet]

I really wish I lived in your neighborhood.
150$ for the iMac 2013 is a very good bargain from my view.

Last month, locally, a late 2013 21.5-inch iMac turned up on a local trading board (similar to Craigslist) for the price of free. The sole reason why I didn’t contact them (they were even on the same bus line as me) is I already have a late 2013 21.5-inch iMac in use and I’d have had nowhere to house a second one.

Locally speaking, post-pandemic, it seems there’s a bit of a glut on vintage iMacs — probably as a lot of people moved to laptops over the last three years for their work needs and found themselves with a desktop which no longer was getting the usage worthy of keeping it around.

Now, if a 27-inch happens to show up for less than $50 locally, I’ll be on that in a hurry!

 

[GMShadow]

This right here.
Shortly after the M1s came out, I tried to sell a 2020 i5 MBP 16 GB RAM that I'd bought in (I think) May 2020. The idea was to get some money back and get an M1 MBP instead.

I still have the i5 one now. The only people interested in it offered me about a quarter of what I'd originally paid and that seemed too big a loss. It's now the "spare" computer because my M1 MBA runs circles around it in just about every task.

If I'd waited six months to buy my 16" i7 used, I could have paid about half what I did. Now it's even less.