虽然Apple非常频繁地推出新设备，但至少在手机和平板电脑方面，您实际上可以使用他们的产品很长时间。您的Mac、MacBook或 iPad 可以保持多年的实用性和相关性。但是，在某些时候，您会想要升级。这意味着您现有的设备需要去某个地方。
摆脱旧Apple(Apple)设备的选择不止一种，但Apple本身以Apple 以旧换新计划(trade-in program)的形式提供了一个有趣的选择。我们将彻底了解此优惠，看看它是否适合您。
Apple 以旧换新优惠是什么？(What Is The Apple Trade-In Offer?)
虽然每个国家/地区的细节不尽相同，但总的来说，Apple会为您的旧设备提供商店信用。您可以将这笔积分用于Apple商店中的任何东西，但最好将其用于升级您所交易的设备——假设您再次想要类似的设备。
Apple将评估您现有设备的状况，然后向您提供他们认为公平的金额。是否如您所愿或需要取决于您的个人情况。
Apple 翻新计划(The Apple Refurbishment Program)
Apple如何处理以旧换新的产品？我们知道有两个主要目的地。
第一个已经在上面提到过。如果您的设备无法修复，Apple将支付您一笔不菲的费用。但是，他们会正确回收您损坏的设备，并且可能会从环境厄运中节省一些使用。所以，对你有好处，不要只是把它扔进垃圾箱。
如果您的设备值得以旧换新，Apple将翻新设备并以比新型号价格低的折扣转售。顺便说一句，如果您想知道购买翻新的Apple产品是否是个好主意，我们会对这个主意进行详细调查(have a detailed investigation of that idea)。
直销可以让你赚更多的钱(Direct Selling Can Make You More Money)
接受Apple官方以旧换新优惠的主要替代方案之一是通过Craigslist等服务将您的旧设备直接出售给另一个人。这样做有几个很好的理由。一方面，你可能会得到更多的钱。这也将是您可以在任何地方消费的钱，而不仅仅是在Apple Store内消费。
另一方面，您不知道出售您的物品需要多长时间。此外(Furthermore)，私人销售也有其自身的风险。私人销售存在大量欺诈甚至人身危险。
看看其他人以什么价格出售与您类似的商品，并将其与Apple以旧换新优惠进行比较。之后，您应该考虑直销的风险。还值钱的差价吗？你决定。
But Apple is Safe and Predictable!
虽然Apple(Apple)以旧换新提供的金额并不总是惊人的，但这是为您的旧设备购买东西的一种非常可靠的方式。(something)他们的政策非常明确，只要您的设备状况允许，他们就会按照他们的指导方针向您支付费用。
他们不会抢劫、欺骗您或试图欺骗您。与私人销售相比 ，这种便利可能会弥补您从Apple获得的较低金额的价值。
只要确保您实际上是在与官方Apple商店打交道，而不是未经授权的第三方经销商。除非他们提供更好的交易，否则就是这样。
替代以旧换新计划(Alternative Trade-in Programs)
苹果(Apple)并不是唯一一家为笔记本电脑和平板电脑等设备提供以旧换新计划的公司。其他公司也希望参与这一行动。他们甚至可能特别热衷于将二手Apple设备用于零件或翻新转售。
并非每个国家都是如此。此外，作为一般规则，我们实际上并不建议您从Apple以外的任何人处购买(buy )翻新的Apple设备。主要是因为他们紧紧抓住了他们产品的售后维修行业。
但是，如果您想要的只是现有设备的最优惠价格并且他们提供现金，那么值得进行一些比较购物。如果他们也只提供商店信用并且不出售任何你想要的新东西，那么任何额外的钱显然都不值得。
不过，底线是，嗯，都是关于底线的。公司对你的旧设备做了什么对你来说并不重要，只要他们的冷硬现金报价足够好。
如果电池是 Kaput，一定要以旧换新(If the Battery is Kaput, Definitely Trade It In)
iPhone 和 iPad 之类的设备实际上并没有可以在几年内磨损的组件。唯一寿命相对较短的组件是电池。
锂离子电池目前几乎是计算设备中的标准配置，但在失效之前只能承受一定数量的充电周期。由于现代Apple设备中的电池不可由用户更换，因此您很难为电池磨损的设备获得好价钱。
由于Apple无论如何都会在翻新期间更换电池，因此他们并不关心这一点，并且仍然会为您提供相同的优惠。这意味着以旧换新这些设备非常有意义。
考虑传递您的设备(Consider Passing Your Device On)
在某些情况下， Apple(Apple)愿意为您提供的金额会非常低。这可能不足以证明放弃仍处于良好状态的功能设备是合理的。那么为什么不把设备送给真正需要它的人呢？
捐给学生，给你妈妈。没关系，它不是最新的、最闪亮的模型。在您的生活中，可能有人会非常感谢您使用过的Apple设备。请(Just)记住先properly wipe your information from it first!
为什么不保留它？(Why Not Just Keep It?)
你真的需要扔掉你的设备吗？有很多充分的理由可以简单地保留您的旧Apple设备，即使它有资格进行以旧换新。
- 保留备用电话以防您当前的电话损坏或被盗是一个非常好的主意。
- iPad 可以永久安装并连接到电源。
- 您可以使用 iOS 手机和平板电脑来控制智能家居系统(smart home systems)或作为嵌入式计算机执行各种有用的任务。他们还制造了很好的共享智能设备，任何人都可以使用它来快速浏览网络或观看一些Netflix。
如果您可以通过一些想象力为您的旧设备找到用途，那么您可以使用它直到它真正死掉，然后(then)才将其交给Apple进行回收。
交易还是不交易：总结(To Trade, or Not to Trade: Summing Up)
因此，让我们将其分解为一个简单的要点列表，以帮助您确定Apple以旧换新计划是否适合您。您应该使用 Apple 以旧换新计划，除非(unless)满足以下条件之一：
- 您可以安全快速地私下出售它以获得更多收益。
- 您对Apple商店信用毫无用处。
- 第三方提供更好的现金(cash )交易。
- 您认为有人可以使用该设备（并且您非常喜欢他们）。
- 您可以为旧设备找到有用的用途。
Apple以旧换新优惠并不适合所有人，但对于这些设备的所有者来说，这个选项摆在桌面上是一件非常好的事情。因此，在升级时请始终牢记这一点。
Should You Use An Apple Trade-In Offer?
Whіle Apple brings out new devices pretty frequently, at least when it comes to phones and tablets, you can actually use their рroducts for a pretty long time. Your Maс, MacBook, or iPad can stay useful and relevant for years. However, at some point, you are going to want an upgrade. That means your existing device needs to go somewhere.
There are more than a few options to get rid of your old Apple device, but Apple itself presents an interesting option in the form of its Apple trade-in program. We’re going to have a thorough look at this offer and see whether it’s the right option for you.
What Is The Apple Trade-In Offer?
While it varies from one country to the next in the finer details, in general, Apple will give you store credit for your old device. You can spend this credit on anything in the Apple store, but it is probably better spent on an upgrade for the device you traded in – assuming you want a similar device again.
Apple will assess the condition of your existing device and then offer you an amount of money they deem fair. Whether it’s as much as you want or need depends on your personal circumstances.
The Apple Refurbishment Program
What does Apple do with the traded-in products? There are two main destinations that we are aware of.
The first was already mentioned above. If your device is beyond repair, Apple will pay you the princely sum of nothing. However, they will properly recycle your broken device and perhaps save use a little from environmental doom. So, good on you for not just chucking it in the bin.
If your device is worthy of their trade-in, Apple will refurbish the device and resell it at a small discount compared to the price of a new model. Incidentally, if you’re wondering if buying a refurbished Apple product is a good idea, we have a detailed investigation of that idea.
Direct Selling Can Make You More Money
One of the main alternatives to taking up an official Apple trade-in offer is to sell your old device directly to another individual through a service like Craigslist. There are a few good reasons to do this. For one thing, you’ll probably get a larger amount of money. It will also be money you can spend anywhere, rather than simply within an Apple Store.
On the other hand, you have no idea how long it will take to sell your item. Furthermore, private selling comes with its own set of risks. There’s plenty of fraud and even physical danger attached to private sales.
Have a look at what prices other people are selling similar items to yours for and compare that to the Apple trade-in offers. After which you should take the risks of direct selling into account. Is it still worth the money difference? You decide.
But Apple is Safe and Predictable!
While the dollar amounts that Apple trade-in offers aren’t always spectacular, it is a very reliable way to get something for your old device. Their policies are very clear and, as long as your device’s condition warrants it, they will pay you what their guidelines indicate.
They won’t rob you, trick you or try to cheat. There’s quite a lot of value involved in that convenience that may make up for the lower amount of money you’ll get from Apple compared to a private sale.
Just make sure you’re actually dealing with an official Apple store and not an unauthorized third-party reseller. Unless they’re offering a better deal, that is.
Alternative Trade-in Programs
Apple isn’t the only one to offer trade-in programs for devices like laptops and tablets. Other companies also want to get in on this action. They may even be especially keen on getting used Apple devices both for parts or for refurbishment resale.
This isn’t true for every country. Additionally, we wouldn’t actually recommend as a general rule that you buy a refurbished Apple device from anyone other than Apple. Mainly because of their tight grip on the aftermarket repair industry for their products.
However, if all you want is the best deal for your existing device and they offer cash, it’s worth doing some comparative shopping. If they also only offer store credit and don’t sell anything new you want, any additional money is clearly not going to be worth it.
Still, the bottom line is, well, all about the bottom line. It shouldn’t matter to you what the company does with your old device, as long as their cold, hard cash offer is good enough.
If the Battery is Kaput, Definitely Trade It In
Devices like iPhones and iPads don’t really have components that can wear out in just a few years. The only component that’s got a relatively short lifespan is the battery.
Lithium-ion batteries, which are currently pretty much the standard in computing devices, are only rated for a set number of charging cycles before they fail. Since the batteries in modern Apple devices are not user-replaceable, you’ll have a hard time getting a good price for a device with a worn-out battery.
Since Apple is going to replace the battery during refurbishment anyway, they don’t care about this and will still give you the same deal. This means a trade-in for such devices makes a whole lot of sense.
Consider Passing Your Device On
In some cases, the amount of money that Apple is willing to offer you will be quite low. This might not be enough to justify giving up a functional device that’s still in good condition. So why not give the device away to someone that really needs it?
Donate it to a student, give it to your mom. It doesn’t matter that it’s not the latest, most shiny model. There’s probably someone in your life who will be immensely grateful for a well-kept used Apple device. Just remember to properly wipe your information from it first!
Why Not Just Keep It?
Do you really need to throw your device away? There are plenty of good reasons to simply keep your old Apple device, even if it’s eligible for a trade-in.
- Keeping a spare phone in case your current one is damaged or stolen is a very good idea.
- iPads can be permanently mounted and connected to power.
- You can use iOS phones and tablets to control smart home systems or to perform all sorts of useful tasks as an embedded computer. They also make good shared smart devices that anyone can use to quickly browse the web or watch some Netflix.
If you can find a use for your old device, with some imagination, then you can use it until it well and truly dies and only then hand it over to Apple for recycling.
To Trade, or Not to Trade: Summing Up
So let’s break it down into a simple bullet-point list to help you decide if the Apple trade-in program is right for you. You should use the Apple trade-in program unless one of the following is true:
- You can safely and quickly sell it privately for more.
- You have no use for Apple store credit.
- A third party offers a better cash deal.
- You think there’s someone who could use the device (and you like them enough).
- You can find a useful purpose for your old device.
The Apple trade-in offer isn’t right for everyone, but it’s a very good thing that this option is on the table for owners of these devices. So always keep it in mind when the time comes to upgrade.
