{"id":3141,"date":"2018-12-17T14:14:57","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T22:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/?p=3141"},"modified":"2025-11-10T08:41:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T16:41:54","slug":"whats-a-macbook-worth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/3141\/whats-a-macbook-worth","title":{"rendered":"MacBook prices, trade in values & places to sell"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for Apple MacBook price trends? Wondering about the MacBook trade in value? You can get a ballpark figure for how much a MacBook is worth here.<\/p>\n

How To Sell A Phone For More \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n

MacBook \u201cBuy\u201d Prices<\/h4>\n

Looking to buy a MacBook? The following table compares recent prices for a used MacBook in \u201cgood\u201d to \u201cvery good\u201d condition.<\/p>\n

Prices retrieved: 11\/10\/2025<\/p>\n

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Current Price @ Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/th>\n		eBay
Current Price @ eBay<\/a><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)<\/td>\n$249.00<\/td>\n$120.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016)<\/td>\n$199.00<\/td>\n$130.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

MacBook \u201cSell\u201d Prices (What you can expect to sell for as of 10\/15\/2024)<\/h4>\n

Want to sell a MacBook? You can expect to get between $94 and $3,299, depending on model and condition. The following table compares recent MacBook prices from online buyback stores, and online marketplaces.<\/p>\n

Prices retrieved: 11\/10\/2025<\/p>\n

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Model<\/th>\nOnline Buyback Stores<\/th>\nOnline Marketplaces (eBay, after fees)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)<\/td>\n$73.00<\/td>\n$85.44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016)<\/td>\n$45.00<\/td>\n$93.86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

* Prices for models with 12-inch screen and 8GB Memory unless otherwise noted. Expect to get about 20% to 30% more for higher storage capacity and processor speed.<\/em><\/p>\n

MacBook Price Factors<\/h2>\n

If you have the AC adapter or accessories like a wireless keyboard or mouse, you might be able to get more money \u2013 typically around $10 or $20 for each accessory. If you have the original packaging you may get an extra $10 or so for it. The above prices are for good condition items. Expect to get 15-20% less for each downgrade in condition.<\/p>\n

Where to sell your MacBook<\/h2>\n

\"greenFlipsy Trust Verified Stores Buying The MacBook<\/b><\/h3>\n

The following Trust Verified Stores provide cash quotes for your MacBook. Let them know your serial number (found on the back cover), condition and any included items. You\u2019ll get a quote delivered to your inbox in about 24 hours. Be sure to describe your MacBook\u2019s condition to get the most accurate price. Some of the stores have winnowers or serial number look ups to find your value but many have incomplete serial number databases, so while they may buy your Mac they won\u2019t show a price. By contacting them with your serial number they can do the look up to provide the most accurate quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Related Help<\/h2>\n
\n> Mac prices, trade in values & places to sell<\/a>
\n> Where to Sell Your Mac Computer (key differences)<\/a>
\n> What MacBook Do You Have? How to Identify Your MacBook<\/a>
\n> MacBook Air price, trade in value and places to sell<\/a>
\n> MacBook Pro prices, trade in values & places to sell<\/a>
\n> Mac Pro prices, trade in values & places to sell<\/a>
\n> Mac Mini prices, trade in values & places to sell<\/a>
\n> iMac prices, trade in values & places to sell<\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Looking for Apple MacBook price trends? Wondering about the MacBook trade in value? You can get a ballpark figure for how much a MacBook is worth here. How To Sell A Phone For More \u203a MacBook \u201cBuy\u201d Prices Looking to buy a MacBook? The following table compares recent prices for a used MacBook in \u201cgood\u201d […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3375,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[163],"tags":[85],"class_list":["post-3141","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mac-computers-2","tag-mac-computers"],"yoast_head":"\nMacBook prices, trade in values & places to sell an MacBook<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"MacBook Price Comparisons \u2013 See what a MacBook is worth and sell it for a good price. 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