The Best Deals For Trading In Your Old iPad (APPL)

Apple is releasing two new iPads next week, the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3. The most notable addition is the inclusion of Apple's Touch ID fingerprint sensor in both tablets.

The updates aren't earth-shattering, but Apple has added some under-the-hood improvements that supposedly enable its newest full-sized iPad run more smoothly.

If you're in the market for a new iPad and want to trade in your old one, here's a look at what some of the most popular trade-in venues and retailers have to offer.

Note: All values are subject to change based on the condition of your iPad. These estimates pertain to tablets that are in good condition (i.e. normal signs of wear-and-tear but no real damage). The price ranges listed below refer to the base model and most expensive model for each iPad. 

Wi-Fi only: $230-$315; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $250-$335

Wi-Fi only: $160-$210; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $165- $215

Wi-Fi only: $110-$130; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $115-$135

Wi-Fi only: $85-$105; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $90-$110

All models: $35 

Wi-Fi only: $110-$140; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $115-$145

Wi-Fi only: $175-$275; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $185-$$285

Check, Amazon gift card, or PayPal; Mail-in only

Note: There was no difference in Best Buy's trade-in value between Wi-Fi only and cellular-enabled models. 

$250-$361

$182-$337

$163-$185

$150-$173

$62-$75

$150-$210

$176-$276

Gift card only; In-store or mail-in

Wi-Fi only: $255.40-$433.20; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $345.70-$465.20

Wi-Fi only: $227.25-$318.60; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $214.25-$404.40

Wi-Fi only: $178.65-$210.90; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $187.20-$248.25

Wi-Fi only: $150-$189.70; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $172.45-$183.65

Wi-Fi only: $72.29-$$85; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $85.90-$93.75

Wi-Fi only: $165.30-$231.15, Cellular and Wi-Fi: $197.50-$251.70

Wi-Fi only: $158-$224; Cellular and Wi-Fi: N/A

Amazon gift card, mail-in only

Note: There was no difference in Apple's trade-in value between Wi-Fi only and cellular-enabled models or storage capacity. 

iPad Air: $240

iPad 4: $175 

iPad 3: $115 

iPad 2: $85

iPad 1: N/A

iPad mini: $105

iPad mini with Retina: $175

Payment options and flexibility: Apple Store gift card; In-store or mail-in

Note: Lower number values indicate cash value, while higher number values indicate store credit.

Wi-Fi only:$254/$203 (16GB), $269/$215 (128GB); Cellular and Wi-Fi: $259/$207 ($16GB),$274/219 (128GB)

Wi-Fi only: $184/$147 (16GB), $219/$175 (128 GB); Cellular and Wi-Fi: $194/$155 (16GB), $229/$183 (128 GB)

Wi-Fi only: $144/$115 (16GB), $154/$123 (64 GB); Cellular and Wi-Fi: $149/$119 (16GB), $159/$127 (64GB)

Wi-Fi only: $104/$83 (16GB), $114 /$91 (64GB); Cellular and Wi-Fi: $109 /$87 (16GB), $119/$95 (64GB)

Wi-Fi only: $129/$103 (16GB), $144/$115 (64GB); Cellular and Wi-Fi: $134/$107(16GB), $149/$119 (64GB)

Wi-Fi only: $200/$159 (16GB),$214/$171 (128GB); Cellular and Wi-Fi: $204/$163 (16GB), $219/$175 (128GB)

In store only

If you're looking for the highest value, both Amazon and Best Buy offer the most compelling options compared to Apple, Gazelle, and GameStop. However, you'll only be able to get store credit in return. Gazelle offers the most flexible payment options, but offers lower trade-in values than Amazon and Best Buy. 

See Also:

• PODCAST: Everything You Need To Know About Apple's New iPads
• E-COMMERCE AND THE FUTURE OF RETAIL: 2014 [SLIDE DECK]
• Apple's Brand New iPad Mini Is Not Worth The Extra Money

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