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

Posted October 17, 2014 11:00 pm

Lisa Eadicicco

Apple is releasing two new iPads next week, the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3. <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">The most notable addition is the inclusion of Apple's Touch ID fingerprint sensor in both tablets.</span>

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.

<h2>Gazelle</h2>

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $230-$315; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $250-$335

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $160-$210; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $165- $215

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $110-$130; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $115-$135

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $85-$105; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $90-$110

<p dir="ltr">All models: $35

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $110-$140; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $115-$145

<h3 dir="ltr">iPad mini with Retina</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $175-$275; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $185-$$285

<h3 dir="ltr">Payment Options</h3>

<p dir="ltr">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.

<p dir="ltr">$250-$361

<p dir="ltr">$182-$337

<p dir="ltr">$163-$185

<p dir="ltr">$150-$173

<p dir="ltr">$62-$75

<p dir="ltr">$150-$210

<h3 dir="ltr">iPad mini with Retina</h3>

<p dir="ltr">$176-$276

<h3 dir="ltr">Payment options and flexibility</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Gift card only; <span>In-store or mail-in</span>

<h2 dir="ltr">Amazon</h2>

<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Wi-Fi only: $255.40-$433.20; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $345.70-$465.20</span>

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $227.25-$318.60; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $214.25-$404.40

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $178.65-$210.90; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $187.20-$248.25

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $150-$189.70; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $172.45-$183.65

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $72.29-$$85; Cellular and Wi-Fi: $85.90-$93.75

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $165.30-$231.15, Cellular and Wi-Fi: $197.50-$251.70

<h3 dir="ltr">iPad mini with Retina</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $158-$224; Cellular and Wi-Fi: N/A

<h3 dir="ltr">Payment options and flexibility:</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Amazon gift card, mail-in only

<h2>Apple</h2>

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

<p dir="ltr">iPad Air: $240

<p dir="ltr">iPad 4: $175

<p dir="ltr">iPad 3: $115

<p dir="ltr">iPad 2: $85

<p dir="ltr">iPad 1: N/A

<p dir="ltr">iPad mini: $105

<p dir="ltr">iPad mini with Retina: $175

<p dir="ltr">Payment options and flexibility: <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Apple Store gift card; In-store or mail-in</span>

<p dir="ltr">Note: Lower number values indicate cash value, while higher number values indicate store credit.

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only:$254/$203 (16GB), $269/$215 (128GB); Cellular and Wi-Fi: $259/$207 ($16GB),$274/219 (128GB)

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $184/$147 (16GB), $219/$175 (128 GB); Cellular and Wi-Fi: $194/$155 (16GB), $229/$183 (128 GB)

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $144/$115 (16GB), $154/$123 (64 GB); Cellular and Wi-Fi: $149/$119 (16GB), $159/$127 (64GB)

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $104/$83 (16GB), $114 /$91 (64GB); Cellular and Wi-Fi: $109 /$87 (16GB), $119/$95 (64GB)

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $129/$103 (16GB), $144/$115 (64GB); Cellular and Wi-Fi: $134/$107(16GB), $149/$119 (64GB)

<h3 dir="ltr">iPad mini with Retina</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi only: $200/$159 (16GB),$214/$171 (128GB); Cellular and Wi-Fi: $204/$163 (16GB), $219/$175 (128GB)

<h3 dir="ltr">Payment options and flexibility</h3>

<p dir="ltr">In store only

<h2 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h2>

<span>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. </span>

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