Which Mac has best resale right now?

[RedTomato]

If you really have to sell it again, then buy the cheapest machine you can find second hand that meets your needs, and sell it again immediately afterwards.

If money is tight then whatever you do, don't buy a second new computer with the aim of selling it on.

The biggest plunge in value of any new item happens the moment you walk out of the shop door.

A 30+% drop in value is not unknown.

A $300 second hand item can be sold imediately for the same price, with an 0% drop in value.

Even if you're unlucky, and can't resell it at the same value, loosing 30% of $300 is better than loosing 30% of $1000.

Also, the value of old items declines more slowly than the value of new items, so it makes sense to buy the older gear if you are aiming to resell it.

 

[miles01110]

Also, the value of old items declines more slowly than the value of new items, so it makes sense to buy the older gear if you are aiming to resell it.

The decline is negative exponential.

 

[®îçhå®?]

I would say that the Macbook has the highest rsale value because it is in such demand at the moment.

 

[bokdol]

doesn't apple have a 14 day return. if you need it less then a couple weeks. then just return it. it is a bit skeezy though. and you may have to pay a 15 % restocking fee

 

[generik]

I would say that the Macbook has the highest rsale value because it is in such demand at the moment.

Nope, if anything they are slow movers. At least here in Australia you can prepare to lose an instant 15% even if it is new in box. People are all holding out.