Other UK iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch Thread

[L T]

It won't reduce the monthly payments. The value of your trade in will be paid to the lender (PayPal or Barclays). That will reduce the amount you owe them and you will either pay if off earlier, or have less to pay when you come to settle it in the future. You send the old phone to Apple once you have the new one. If they assess the value of your trade in to be lower, they will just pay the lender less, or return the phone to you.

See the attached screenshots, no trade in £45.79/month, with trade in £36.83/month

I've now seen the £215 instant credit part so assume if apple value it less my monthly payments would get adjusted up or there's a one of fee back to apple and the monthly payments stay the same

 

[Tom836]

My experience so far… used comparison site to trade in iPhone 15 pro max 256GB… Uber Link was best offering £760.50 so sent my phone away they received it fine… my iPhone was Immaculate!!! Not a single mark anywhere! Battery health 96%… I received an email saying they have regraded my device to grade B!! Offering £620!!! I declined the offer and they came back to me offering £680 so have declined again and waiting for a reply

 

[troubleonline]

My experience so far… used comparison site to trade in iPhone 15 pro max 256GB… Uber Link was best offering £760.50 so sent my phone away they received it fine… my iPhone was Immaculate!!! Not a single mark anywhere! Battery health 96%… I received an email saying they have regraded my device to grade B!! Offering £620!!! I declined the offer and they came back to me offering £680 so have declined again and waiting for a reply

That’s outrageous practice to try and haggle with you! I had them come up with highest price via a link on moneysavingexpert.com but was hesitant / nervous as offer was quite a bit higher than others. Really sorry you have had this hassle but thanks for sharing your experience.

 

[jonny241091]

My experience so far… used comparison site to trade in iPhone 15 pro max 256GB… Uber Link was best offering £760.50 so sent my phone away they received it fine… my iPhone was Immaculate!!! Not a single mark anywhere! Battery health 96%… I received an email saying they have regraded my device to grade B!! Offering £620!!! I declined the offer and they came back to me offering £680 so have declined again and waiting for a reply

Sorry to hear this! This is why I am in two minds about trading in this year vs. eBay. Hope you get the price you are after. I was going to trade in with Meelie but I can’t face using my ancient iPhone 8 for 3 weeks, plus I stupidly put my AW2 on watchOS 11, so that would be a brick as well without iOS18… maybe I will learn next year.

I’ve locked in with MM via Smartdrop Kiosk (since you get 21 days), and if they mess me around I will go via eBay.

 

[mark-in-mk]

Sorry to hear this! This is why I am in two minds about trading in this year vs. eBay. Hope you get the price you are after. I was going to trade in with Meelie but I can’t face using my ancient iPhone 8 for 3 weeks, plus I stupidly put my AW2 on watchOS 11, so that would be a brick as well without iOS18… maybe I will learn next year.

I’ve locked in with MM via Smartdrop Kiosk (since you get 21 days), and if they mess me around I will go via eBay.

Do you definitely, really really, 100% get 21 days for a Music Magpie Drop off ? If thats right I think I can lock in today (assuming deliveries will be Friday 20th Sep)

 

[WRXiceman]

Is it that time of year already 🤩

 

[mark-in-mk]

Is it that time of year already 🤩

You made me have an idea - sometimes Chat GPT is bloody good !

Verse 1:

It’s the most wonderful time of the year,

With the screens all a-glowing,

And tech fans all knowing,

The launch day is here!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!



Verse 2:

It’s the hap-happiest season of all,

With new features gleaming,

And updates worth screaming,

We’re having a ball!

It’s the hap-happiest season of all!



Bridge:

There’ll be rumors for sharing,

And lines long for caring,

As people camp out in the night.

There’ll be posts on the Reddit,

And no one will dread it,

When that keynote goes live, oh what a sight!



Verse 3:

It’s the most wonderful time of the year,

With the phones ever sleeker,

And cameras that’ll keep ya,

Snapping with cheer!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!



Verse 4:

There’ll be selfies for taking,

And hands ever shaking,

As you hold that new iPhone tight!

There’ll be joy, there’ll be laughter,

And no waiting after,

When it ships out tonight!



Final Chorus:

It’s the most wonderful time of the year,

With the Apple fans buzzing,

And wallets adjusting,

The moment is here!

It’s the most wonderful time,

Yes, the most wonderful time,

Oh, the most wonderful time of the year!

 

[troubleonline]

Sorry to hear this! This is why I am in two minds about trading in this year vs. eBay. Hope you get the price you are after. I was going to trade in with Meelie but I can’t face using my ancient iPhone 8 for 3 weeks, plus I stupidly put my AW2 on watchOS 11, so that would be a brick as well without iOS18… maybe I will learn next year.

I’ve locked in with MM via Smartdrop Kiosk (since you get 21 days), and if they mess me around I will go via eBay.

Do you definitely, really really, 100% get 21 days for a Music Magpie Drop off ? If thats right I think I can lock in today (assuming deliveries will be Friday 20th Sep)

Am sure there was recent chat that the MM SmartKiosk was revaluing / dropping the prices on trade in's which was not happening with phones sent by post to MM? IN terms of it doing the evaluation there and then?

Also I didn't realise that the prices differ for the SmarkKiosk and sending in. Just checking trade in prices today for 14 pm 128gb and showing £570 or £540 via SmarkKiosk.

 

[markhort]

iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB all packed up ready to ship tomorrow. Managed to sell on eBay for £840. Happy with that, although eBay are holding my funds until the buyer confirms he / she is happy. Takes the pi*s a bit, eBay said it's because I haven't sold on eBay for over 6 months.

 

[Jinjin]

have sent my 15PM 256 off to Meelie mobile now after seeing the post here earlier... lets see how this goes!

 

[jonny241091]

Do you definitely, really really, 100% get 21 days for a Music Magpie Drop off ? If thats right I think I can lock in today (assuming deliveries will be Friday 20th Sep)

I was also worried about this, but in their T&Cs it states 21 days (see screenshot). Unless I am missing something! (I hope not haha).

I guess the grey area is failing the QA, but the way I read this is that as long as the device matches the condition and they receive it no later than 21 days from the sale, they should honour the price.

 

[mark-in-mk]

OK, I have a multi point plan.
Part 1 - Lock in a MM deal tomorrow for my 15 PM 256 (I've been saving it for ages at £683.) Then I have 3 weeks to take it to the Asda drop off - Before 24th Sep.
Part 2 - Wait for the 80% off Ebay fees offer that comes every 2 weeks. Next one is this weekend (too soon, dont want to be without a phone), the one after that will be 20th Sep - likely delivery day for the 16. Put my current 15 PM on eBay with a sensible buy it now price above £683 on Fri 20th. If they are selling for less than that on eBay move straight to Part 3
Part 3. If the phone sells before Monday 23rd on eBay - bingo. If not it's off to Asda for a drop off.

 

[troubleonline]

My plan is to lock an offer in that allows me to keep my 14PM and not send away until 20/9 or really 21/9 since knowing my luck and previous experience the 16 will not get delivered until late in the day. In fact one of my 14PM's was delivered the day after launch. Was planning to use Envirofone as generally very good experience with them but they are only 14 days so I'll lock in a smartkiosk drop off with MM also tomorrow.
Except now am seriously thinking about getting 16PM on the IUP which means I have to go to the Apple Store to buy/collect - is that right? Probably a bit easier then as would definitely be able to send off on the 20th.

 

[johnyslats]

OK, I have a multi point plan.

Best of luck!

 

[Jinjin]

iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB all packed up ready to ship tomorrow. Managed to sell on eBay for £840. Happy with that, although eBay are holding my funds until the buyer confirms he / she is happy. Takes the pi*s a bit, eBay said it's because I haven't sold on eBay for over 6 months.

how much did the fees come to?

 

[markhort]

how much did the fees come to?

Had a 80% off selling fees. Was around £25 in total I think.

 

[ryan102]

I got a iPhone 15 PM that I picked up in the US last year. The only place I can trade it in is Apple themselves as it's an e-sim only model. I'm just waiting to see what the trade-in value will be in a week after the apple event & I'll make up the rest on my debit card.

Hoping it'll be atleast £550-600 though as it is 256gb and the max model.

Just glad I'll be going back to a European model with a sim card tray back. Really not enjoyed the E-Sim only option.

 

[mark-in-mk]

I got a iPhone 15 PM that I picked up in the US last year. The only place I can trade it in is Apple themselves as it's an e-sim only model. I'm just waiting to see what the trade-in value will be in a week after the apple event & I'll make up the rest on my debit card.

Hoping it'll be atleast £550-600 though as it is 256gb and the max model.

Just glad I'll be going back to a European model with a sim card tray back. Really not enjoyed the E-Sim only option.

I reckon there's a 10% chance Apple goes E-Sim only in the UK this time - Not likely, but not impossible.

 

[ryan102]

I reckon there's a 10% chance Apple goes E-Sim only in the UK this time - Not likely, but not impossible.

Outside the US, I don't think it's going to happen anywhere else anytime soon if at all. In my view the ESIM only model is like the Apple Card, restricted to the US. Majority of the carriers there already offer ESIM. However everywhere else, I think you'd struggle to find a country where 50%+ on carriers have jumped onboard. There just isn't a big push for it and consumers don't feel like a change is needed I would imagine. It's good for travel hence why the SIM/ESim models are ideal, you got the benefit of both.

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

Outside the US, I don't think it's going to happen anywhere else anytime soon if at all. In my view the ESIM only model is like the Apple Card, restricted to the US. Majority of the carriers there already offer ESIM. However everywhere else, I think you'd struggle to find a country where 50%+ on carriers have jumped onboard. There just isn't a big push for it and consumers don't feel like a change is needed I would imagine. It's good for travel hence why the SIM/ESim models are ideal, you got the benefit of both.

Well they did it with the M4 iPads so it will head that way

 

[paultays]

I've got a couple of trade in options so far for my iPhone 15 Pro Max 512 GB..

Meelie Mobile are offering £731, but I have to have it to them in 10 days (13 September). I am hoping there's an extension to this, but will be keeping an eye out on people's experience of them.

Music Magpie are offering £650 (Was £680, but MM wanted £30 to use their machines ) but they are holding that quote for 21 days (24 September) and did pay very quickly when I used them last year for my iPhone 14 Pro Max.

If anyone has any better tips, would love to hear them

 

[kkh786]

I've got a couple of trade in options so far for my iPhone 15 Pro Max 512 GB..

Meelie Mobile are offering £731, but I have to have it to them in 10 days (13 September). I am hoping there's an extension to this, but will be keeping an eye out on people's experience of them.

Music Magpie are offering £650 (Was £680, but MM wanted £30 to use their machines ) but they are holding that quote for 21 days (24 September) and did pay very quickly when I used them last year for my iPhone 14 Pro Max.

If anyone has any better tips, would love to hear them

Just had a look.. Mazuma and Envirofone seem to be better value than MM. I have used them both in the past if that counts. All the best.

 

[paultays]

Just had a look.. Mazuma and Envirofone seem to be better value than MM. I have used them both in the past if that counts. All the best.

Thanks for the tip, although I could only get £680 on both sites, which is the same as Music Magpie (through their postal method). What prices did you get offered for a iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB?

I don't think I mind taking the £30 hit to use their machine for an instant payment, so will take myself off to the nearest machine on the day after my new iPhone arrives (hopefully I get one for launch on what is expected to be 20 September)

 

[Jinjin]

have sent my 15PM 256 off to Meelie mobile now after seeing the post here earlier... lets see how this goes!

phone delivered this morning by Royal Mail 9am
email 9.20 from Meelie saying it has been received and being processed.
9.40 email asking for proof of ID to release payment and phone passed tests. id uploaded.
10.05 email saying payment scheduled.. should be same day or promise of 1 working day.. full amount of £701

 

[johnyslats]

phone delivered this morning by Royal Mail 9am
email 9.20 from Meelie saying it has been received and being processed.
9.40 email asking for proof of ID to release payment and phone passed tests. id uploaded.
10.05 email saying payment scheduled.. should be same day or promise of 1 working day.. full amount of £701

Just locked in the same. Will decide if I’m upgrading Monday night and post off Tuesday given the 10 days